The sugar in alcohol (including beer) and the acid on other alcoholic drinks are the two main threats to your teeth and gums. The Damage Sugar and acid attack tooth enamel and leave your teeth vulnerable to tooth decay. Alcohol abuse puts you at a higher risk of developing mouth and throat cancer. Arriving home […]
A little know fact about smoking is that it tends to disguise the damage being done to teeth and gums. The damage Usually infected gums are red, swollen and bleed easily when they are brushed. Smokers’ gums are not like this – they are pale and thin and do not bleed readily. This can hide […]
What is a hygienist? Dental hygienists are specially trained to work with the dentist to give care to patients. They play an important part in dental health care and are mainly concerned with gum health – showing people correct home care and helping to keep the teeth and gums healthy. What is the role of […]
Not all practices have a dental hygienist. However, more of them now offer this as part of the service to patients, using part-time and full-time hygienists. Why doesn’t the dentist do this work? Some dentists will do this type of work. However, many now realise that the hygienist has been specially trained to carry out […]
Very spicy foods, such as onions and garlic, and coffee may be detected on a person’s breath for up to 72 hours after digestion. Onions, for example, are absorbed by the stomach, and the odor is then excreted through the lungs. Studies even have shown that garlic rubbed on the soles of the feet can […]
Pregnancy is an important time in a woman’s life. While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes that affect their hormone or appetite levels, these changes can have a great effect on their oral health as well. Pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women, including gum disease and increased risk of tooth […]
You can prevent gingivitis by keeping your teeth clean, especially near the gum line. You should brush with a fluoride containing toothpaste at least twice a day and after each meal when possible. You also should floss each day. Good nutrition keeps the oral cavity healthy and strong; in particular, you should get plenty of […]
Bad breath is primarily caused by poor oral hygiene but can also be caused by retained food particles or gum disease. More than 80 million people suffer from bad breath or chronic halitosis. In most cases it originates from the gums and tongue. The odor is caused by wastes from bacteria in the mouth, the decay […]
The general dentist usually detects gum disease as part of his routine dental check up. Many dentist treat gum disease it in the early stages. Some general dentists have acquired additional expertise to treat more advanced conditions of the disease however, more advanced conditions are usually treated by a specialist in gum disease management – […]
Fast Facts 280 Australians develop diabetes every day Over 100,000 Australians have developed diabetes in the past year. Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia Almost 1.1 million Australians currently have diagnosed diabetes. There are thought to be many more individuals as yet undiagnosed. Studies have shown that diabetics are more susceptible to […]
