Pregnancy can have a significant impact upon your oral health, though it is easily managed by you and your dentist. Oral Changes During Pregnancy From around two months in, you will begin to notice changes in your mouth due to the hormonal changes within your body including: Gums bleeding more easily – pregnancy gingivitis Red […]
Menstruation & Oral Health
Periods have been known to cause regular monthly oral health symptoms in some women. Worsening of the symptoms of gingivitis such as swollen, red and bleeding gums is common during menstruation because of the increase in the hormones oestrogen and progestin at that time of the month. This can also be accompanied by an increase […]
Female Puberty & Oral Health
Puberty is a time of raging hormones which can impact upon your oral health. The increase in production of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone mean more blood is sent to your gums than previously before. Puberty Gingivitis As a result, your teeth become more sensitive to plaque and are increasingly irritated by little bits […]
5 Tips For Brushing Your Baby’s Teeth or Toddler’s Teeth
Baby teeth are just as important as adult teeth, which is why tooth brushing needs to start as soon as your child’s first teeth appear, usually between 4-7 months. The same bacteria which cause cavities in our teeth will inevitably enter your child’s mouth, ready to cause the same havoc it does in yours. Cleaning […]
What Dentists See In Your Mouth May Surprise You
While visiting your dentist every six months is vital to maintain a high standard of personal oral health; it also allows your dentist to identify a variety of health conditions which can show symptoms in your mouth. What Do Dentists See? Some of the health conditions which your dentist can identify include Acromegaly, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, […]
Cheap Overseas Dental Work Warning
Cheap is not always best in life and this is especially true for many Australians who have headed overseas in search of lower priced dental care. While the actual cost of their dental treatments were initially lower than the equivalent at home, many have ended up paying more than what it would have cost them […]
Sports Drinks Warning From ADA
An Australian Dental Association (ADA) survey found that sports drinks are being consumed by over 50% of adults and 30% of children each week. This survey is a few years old but still very relevant. Often marketed as a healthier option than soft drinks and sold in gyms and health clubs, sports drinks are becoming […]