by Stephen Wong | Dec 10, 2019 | Dental Education, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Health Senior, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
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...
by Stephen Wong | May 31, 2018 | Dental Insurance, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Working out what type of dental health insurance plan is right for you and your family can be a real headache, but if you know what to consider and what you are looking for, it isn’t that complicated. Types of dental insurance cover You can choose from two types...
by Stephen Wong | Jan 26, 2018 | Mouthguard, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention
Despite the outrageous claims of unscrupulous over-the-counter and online mouthguard retailers, nothing beats a custom-fitted mouthguard made by your dentist. In fact, these “do-it-yourself” mouthguards have been proven to be far less safe and effective in...
by Stephen Wong | Dec 15, 2017 | Dental Emergencies, Dental Surgery, Dental Treatment, Diagnosis, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Senior, Prevention
Wisdom teeth – your third set of molars – are the last permanent teeth to emerge from your gums, and typically, they appear between the ages of 17 and 25 years. Since these teeth don’t come until you are older and “wiser”, they are...
by Stephen Wong | Oct 15, 2017 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Senior, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
The most common oral health problems for adults aged 60+ include: • Dry mouth: Dry mouth is the result of reduced saliva production. This oral condition is often a side effect caused by use of prescription medication or certain medical conditions. Dry mouth affects...
by Stephen Wong | Sep 25, 2017 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Senior, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
As we advance in age, oral health issues can creep up on us without our realising it. Understanding the special oral health conditions that affect seniors is an important first step to recognising their symptoms, and seeking timely treatment. While daily brushing,...