Cool truths about the tooth
Monday, 16 October 2017
Some impressive tooth facts here. Please note we don’t endorse #8! #6 is also worrying. Be sure to contact us if you have any concerns about your teeth.
- Published in Dental Tips
Growing rate of dental decay and disease
Thursday, 06 July 2017
“As dentists, we see first-hand the growing rate of dental decay and disease. With the increasing rate of dental decay in children, we are particularly concerned about the oral health of future generations,” stated Dr Karin Alexander, ADA President. “As the report states, poor childhood oral health is a strong predictor of poor adult oral
- Published in Latest News
What is a dental implant?
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
The diagram below shows how a dental implant is used in place of a natural tooth.
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Dental Implants Sunshine Coast
Overweight and obesity impact on periodontitis
Thursday, 23 June 2016
Overweight and obesity have been associated with increased periodontitis risk. However, uncertainty persists regarding the causal relationship of such conditions. In this study, participants were followed periodically since their birth. Anthropometric measures and habits were assessed during the life-course. Periodontal examinations comprised a full-mouth probing at six sites per tooth using a PCP2 probe. Two
- Published in Periodontist Brisbane, Periodontist Sunshine Coast
Perio and General Health – The Vital Connections
Sunday, 17 April 2016
We are an essential link in overall general health care. Healthy gums = healthy body!
- Published in Latest News
Beyond tooth decay: why good dental hygiene is important
Thursday, 17 March 2016
Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath – but not brushing your teeth could also have consequences for more serious illnesses. In this spotlight feature, to coincide with National Dental Hygiene Month, we peer beneath the plaque to investigate what other – perhaps
- Published in Latest News
The Sound of Periondontitis
Tuesday, 09 June 2015
THIS FILM, first shown at Europerio 8, was a collaboration between the British Society of Periodontology and the British Society for Dental Hygiene and Therapy and led by UCL Eastman Dental Institute with support from the UCL Public Engagement Unit. Please view the film ‘The Sound of Periodontitis’ and complete the very brief survey at
- Published in Periodontist Brisbane, Periodontist Sunshine Coast
7 Worst Foods For Your Teeth
Saturday, 11 April 2015
Source: Huff Post Want a healthy smile for life? Cut out or reduce your consumption of the worst foods for your teeth: Ice For some people, part of the fun of a cold, iced beverage is crunching through the cubes once the drink is done. But dentists say chewing ice is a big no-no. “You’d
- Published in Dental Health, Dental Tips
At The Point When Cold Things Are Your Worst Enemy
Friday, 20 March 2015
Source: Dental Hub So you’ve sat down after a long, hard day and you’re ready to enjoy one of those guilty pleasures in life; a bowl of your favourite flavoured ice cream. You take your first spoonful and it hits you like a punch in the face, a screaming pain in your tooth. You know
- Published in Dental Tips, Latest News
Bone-loss score suggests gum disease
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Source: Bite Magazine Postmenopausal women susceptible to bone fractures may also be a higher risk for gum disease, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and Case/Cleveland Clinic Postmenopausal Health Collaboration (CCCPOHC). Researchers found a link between postmenopausal women with high scores on a Fracture Assessment Risk Tool (known as
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Dental Tips, Latest News, Periodontics Brisbane
