Effective Strategies on How to Get Rid of Gingivitis
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile and neglecting gums can lead to gum disease such as periodontitis gingivitis. This guide delves into practical steps on how to get rid of gingivitis, spot early symptoms and maintain strong and healthy teeth and gums. What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is the early stage of gum […]
Oral Hygiene Habits for a Brighter Smile
Maintaining good oral hygiene is vital for ensuring a bright and healthy smile. Bad oral hygiene can result in tooth decay, gum disease, severe oral inflammation and infection. This guide will focus on simple yet effective practices to maintain good oral health. Daily Brushing and Flossing A combination of brushing and flossing helps to form […]
Top Foods that Stain Teeth
Your diet plays a crucial role in the health and appearance of your teeth. Eating or drinking certain food products frequently can cause tooth stains or even make your teeth black. This guide explores the common foods that stain teeth and how to combat them. Colourful Fruits That Stains Your Teeth The deep hue and […]
Mouth Ulcers Treatment
Soothing the Pain: Effective Strategies for Mouth Ulcer Relief Mouth ulcers, those pesky, painful sores that seem to appear out of nowhere, can significantly disrupt our daily lives. From eating to speaking, the discomfort they cause is undeniable. In exploring mouth ulcers treatment, we delve into the relief and management strategies that can ease this […]
What Causes Bad Breath
Beyond Morning Breath: Understanding the Causes Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common concern that affects a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives. It’s more than just a personal inconvenience; it carries a social stigma that can impact one’s confidence and interpersonal relationships. Understanding what causes bad breath is the […]
Intra-Oral Cancers – By Christine Fischer-Stoess
Hello again! As promised, we are going to chat about more things that can grow in your mouth…..and I don’t just mean plaque! Now we all know that things like cigarettes and smokeless tobacco cause cancer but did you know that when mixed with heavy alcohol use the rate of oral cancers increases 15 times?1 (heavy […]
Eating disorders and oral health (by Dr Tijana Fisher)
As a mother of two gorgeous little girls, I often wonder how I will protect my kids from distorted body image issues and that worst case scenario: a full blown eating disorder. Every woman (and some men, even) remembers looking at themselves in a mirror as a teenager and thinking: “How do I compare to […]
Cannabis Use and Oral Health
Recently, we have been hearing renewed calls for decriminalization of certain illicit drugs and an old debate of whether all drugs should be legal or not continues. Whether your beliefs align with either side of this argument, the fact is that a large number of people in Australia do experiment with illicit drugs at some […]