How poor oral health impacts on older adults
As a result of a general improvement in community oral health care and awareness over the last 50 years, older adults in Australia now enjoy higher tooth retention rates than seniors in the past. However, just because an older adult has made the distance with most of...
Why are OPG X-rays so essential for your oral health?
Take a look at your teeth in the mirror. You can see your front tooth surfaces quite well, and with a small dental mirror you can check out what’s going on behind your teeth. But can you see what’s happening inside your teeth or below the gum line?...
Benefits of drinking fluoridated water
Why is fluoridated water good for your teeth? Fluoridated water was first introduced in Beaconsfield, Tasmania in 1953 to improve oral health and help prevent tooth decay. Nowadays, approximately 92% of Australians have access to fluoridated water. It has since been...
Is your preschool child more likely to develop tooth decay?
The oral habits of Australian children have been the focus of oral health education in recent years. Yet despite the best efforts of dental health professionals, educators and parents to instil proper oral care and hygiene habits, there are some children that have a...
Are you at risk of tooth loss?
The leading cause of tooth loss is periodontal (gum) disease. There are a number of other causes that also contribute to the development of periodontal disease in individuals. These include tooth decay, cavities (caries) and oral injury. Risk factors A number of risk...The Gap Branch
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