As most of us are aware from extensive media coverage, around the world are an increasing number of people being diagnosed with a novel coronavirus (nCoV). Although it is definitely a global public health issue, it is important to remain calm and keep up-to-date with the emerging facts. You may have noticed that we have …
With the festive season freshly over, many of us are probably feeling the effects of over-indulgence! An abundance of food and wine over that period often takes its toll on your oral health. Whilst many of us are now looking forward to improving our eating habits and overall health in 2020, we should remember to …
In 2019, following the continuing rise of food and physical activity trackers, Australians are constantly tracking their general health whether it be tracking their food consumption (“Have I eaten enough fruit and veges today?”) or tracking their daily physical activity (“Did I reach 10,000 steps today?”). But, are enough Australians tracking their oral health? The …
Dental Health Week 2019: How is your oral health tracking? Read More »
One of my patients’ chief complaints is bleeding gums. What is the cause, and why does it happen? Bleeding from the gums is caused by one of two possibilities: Brushing too hard (trauma) Gingivitis If you are using a hard toothbrush or brushing incorrectly, this can cause injury to your gums and make them bleed. …
Today I published an article for the wonderful North Shore Mums website about how to care for your infant’s first teeth. Click here to read the article. If you have any questions about kids’ dental health, feel free to reach out to me through the contact form on this website or call me directly through …
As the old adage goes, prevention is better than cure. What we have always emphasised is that no number of visits to the dentist will ever replace good oral hygiene habits. Dental health goes beyond just your teeth. Case in point – a build-up of plaque in the arteries is one of the known causes …
