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Gum Disease Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease
The link between heart disease and gum disease (periodontal disease) has been studied for several years. The initial discovery of gum disease involved the development of a type of film that builds up around your teeth, now known as plaque.
Do Dental X-Rays Show All Types of Cavities?
When it comes to oral hygiene, cavities can cause many issues for patients. There are many reasons for this.
Watching the Mouth from a Young Age
As a parent, you may be wondering when or how often you should be bringing your child to the dentist. Something we truly believe at Ethical Dental is prevention is better than cure, and this is a driving factor to bring your child to the dentist from an early age to support their overall health as an adult.
Why do I have bad breath?
Having bad breath (halitosis), is something that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. However, having long term bad breath can become quite socially debilitating and usually makes people feel embarrassed and less confident within themselves when in close contact with others.
Should I Use Antibiotics To Treat a Dental Abscess?
A tooth abscess occurs when a bacterial infection creates a pocket of pus in the tooth's pulp space. This is due to a deep decay, chip or fracture in your tooth that allows the bacteria to ‘invade’.
What are Common Causes of Dental Pain?
Pain is something that no one wishes for, however, it serves a very useful purpose for us humans. Feeling pain in our bodies way of telling us that something is wrong, and that we need to pay attention to the problem.
Did you know... Teeth need opposing partners to chew properly?
Teamwork is an important aspect for most of us in everyday life. Whether this be in school sports, group assignments at university or later in life at your job or around the house.
What is a dental splint?
A dental splint refers to several types of orthodontic devices used today to treat numerous dental problems. Such issues include bruxism (tooth grinding), issues with apnoea (interrupted breathing, usually during sleep) and snoring.
Is root canal treatment a painless dental procedure?
Would your heart rate start to increase if you were advised to have a root canal? Your anxiety and nerves might start to creep in over the ‘dreaded’ procedure.
Can you have a dental implant if the tooth was removed years ago?
There are many reasons to remove a tooth. Sometimes it's unavoidable, but sometimes tooth removal is a choice made out of convenience or financial necessity.
Did you know, around 85% of wisdom teeth eventually need to be removed?
If you are a young adult, you probably know lots of people who are suffering because of their wisdom teeth. Maybe most of them already have an appointment with a dentist to remove them.
Parents should help kids brush until around 8 years old
“Have you brushed your teeth?” is a question asked by every parent, usually every day. Teaching children to brush their teeth is a very important life skill, and it is much easier to start good habits early.
Healthy saliva helps to fight tooth decay
Have you ever tried to eat a Weet-Bix without milk? Or a mouth full of Jatz?
Did you know... About 5% of Australian Adults are Regular, Forceful Tooth Grinders?
People may find themselves either grinding or clenching their teeth due to various reasons. This habit often comes and goes depending on work and life stressors.
Unlike Bones or Other Parts of the Body, Teeth are Incapable of Self-Repair
When it comes to the healing process, bones and teeth are quite different. When a bone is fractured, repair begins immediately and will go through five phases, if two or more parts of the broken bone remain as stationary as possible
What is better, a dental implant or a dental bridge?
Many people have asked the question; which is better, a dental implant or a dental bridge? However, the answer will depend on a number of different factors
How does dental caries differ from dental cavities?
Do you know the difference between dental “caries” and dental “cavities”? While these words are often used interchangeably, there is a difference in their meanings.
Can you still have orthodontics if you have a dental implant?
A common question we are asked is; can you still have orthodontics if you have a dental implant? Braces, or Invisalign can be suitable for most patients, regardless of age.
Did you know... Saliva can aid wound healing?
Saliva can aid in wound healing - but you probably shouldn’t lick cuts or scratches! A mum’s kiss seems to be almost magical.
Did you know.. Around 59% of oral cancer is caused by smoking?
Cancer is a disease that has touched everyone in some way. Whether it has been a personal experience, or that of a family member or friend, it remains the second largest cause of death globally.
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