Our Oral Health Therapists (Dental Hygienists) often remark that most people will remember to brush their teeth every day but it is often the flossing and the cleaning in between teeth that is neglected. Unfortunately, as much as a toothbrush…
It has become popular now, more than ever before, for people to elect to travel to Asia for Dental and Cosmetic Treatments/Procedures. It is a phenomenon, as a dentist, that I just cannot understand. Do people also shop around for…
Peri-implantitis is a common disease that can affect people with dental implants in the same way that bacteria in the mouth can cause ‘gum disease’ and lead to tooth loss. At the Cosmetic Dental & Implant Centre, each and every…
Many of us know about dental floss, but we rarely hear about interdental brushes. These handy tools are small, circular toothbrushes that work in difficult to reach spaces between your teeth. Together with dental floss, it’s considered a thorough hygiene…
Periodontal Disease, or gum disease as it is more commonly known, is one of the most common diseases and is responsible for the majority of tooth loss in adults. This oral disease has received considerable attention in the past several…
Crowns and bridges act as replacement parts for your teeth. A lasting treatment, these teeth look and feel natural, and once in place, can only be removed by a dentist. A crown is like a ‘cap’ placed over your tooth….
Teeth grinding or bruxism, is excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth that is distinct from the normal chewing function. Although this can occur during the day, mostly it occurs during the night and is subconscious. Sometimes signs or symptoms can go undetected…
According to researchers from Deakin University, there is a connection between poor oral health and depression. This conclusion is based on data collected from over 10,000 respondents, aged 20 to 75 years old, who took part of a comprehensive health…
The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health led an initiative to have more Aboriginal people knowledgeable on oral health care, and improve dental health in their communities. Together with the Rotary Club of Sydney, Armajun Aboriginal Health Service, Centre for Oral…
Photo Credit: David NiblackWhat may seem as a risk-free part of the body can be a birthplace of deadly mouth cancers. In 2011, there were 700 people who died from cancer of the pharynx, lip and oral cavity according to…
