by Stephen Wong | Dec 20, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Risk Factors
Is overseas dentistry a bargain, or a nightmare waiting to happen? The lure of lower costs can make overseas dental care look tempting, drawing many to explore options beyond Australia’s borders. But beneath the appealing initial price tag lies a range of risks that...
by Stephen Wong | Aug 13, 2024 | Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors
Eating disorders, such as restrictive eating, self-induced vomiting, binge eating, and misuse of laxatives or diuretics, can harm your mouth and teeth. While your dentist may be able to spot evidence of these issues in the condition of your teeth during regular...
by Stephen Wong | Jul 30, 2024 | Dental Checkup & Cleaning, Dental Fears & Anxiety, Prevention
It’s pretty well known that regular dental visits are crucial for maintaining good oral health. But for many people, the thought of a trip to the dentist can trigger a racing heartbeat and uncontrolled discomforting thoughts. Dental anxiety, also known as dental...
by Stephen Wong | Mar 27, 2024 | Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Pathogens, Prevention
When we think about our health, the first thing that comes to mind might not be the relationship between the condition of our mouths and the wellbeing of our digestive systems. However, recent studies have shed light on the potentially significant impact oral health,...
by Stephen Wong | Mar 27, 2024 | Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Pathogens, Prevention
Recent research focused on gum disease, bad breath and the oral bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum has hinted that certain oral bacteria present in your gums may have implications beyond the confines of the mouth. Indeed, it may even jeopardise your heart health....