How oral pathogens impact digestive health
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,...
How oral bacteria could heighten heart disease risk
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....
The effects of hormonal changes on a mother’s oral health
Hormonal changes and oral health for mums and mums-to-be As women go through different stages of life, especially motherhood, their hormones fluctuate, leading to changes throughout the body. One area where these changes can have a significant impact is oral health....
Is sleep apnea causing you to grind your teeth at night?
Teeth grinding or bruxism is an oral condition where patients clench, gnash or grind their teeth. Bruxism can be experienced day and night but interestingly, each has their own set of causes or etiology that requires different treatment protocols and management....
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...The Gap Branch
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