Diabetes can lead to health complications such as heart, kidney and eye disease, and can also seriously affect the health of your mouth. Research has shown that people with poor diabetes control are more likely to develop oral infections.
Dental Tourism: your teeth and your money
Could your mouth wash cause oral cancer?
Alongside tooth brushing and flossing many people add a mouthwash to their daily routine – but not all mouthwashes are equal!
Scientific studies have determined that Australia’s top-selling mouthwashes can cause oral cancer. The review that was published in the Dental Journal of Australia concluded that there is now sufficient evidence that mouthwashes containing alcohol significantly contribute to the increased risk of oral cancer. Alarmingly, there have been several more supporting studies that confirm an increased risk of oral cancer irrespective of whether users smoked or drank alcohol.
Invisalign: The Clear Orthodontic Solution
The perfect smile should be natural, beautiful and allow you to smile with confidence. Aside from the brightness of your smile, general teeth, gum health and their functionality need to be considered as well. The position and alignment of your teeth are central to overall oral health and function, as well as being important aesthetically.
Rejuvenating your smile has never been easier
Keeping a youthful smile
Are your teeth making you look older? If so, you may be one of a growing number of people suffering from accelerated tooth wear.
Pathological tooth wear can create a wide range of problems aesthetically and functionally. Issues include increased sensitivity, pain, reduced longevity of dental work. Decreased chewing ability is one of the functional problems, and the impact on self-confidence and quality of life can be substantial.
Good dental hygiene goes beyond oral health
At a very young age, we’re taught the basics of good oral health care: how to keep our teeth and gums clean and free from the accumulation of bacteria and plaque build-up, and for good reasons! Compared to the cost and complications of complex dental treatments such as dental extraction, root canal therapy, and oral surgery, the effort given to keeping proper oral healthcare is practically inconsequential.
Smoking and oral hygiene
Most smokers are unaware of the damage smoking can have on their oral health. Tobacco smoking can cause oral cancer, periodontal disease, halitosis and teeth staining.
Smokers are four times more likely to develop oral cancer and six times more likely to develop periodontal disease. Smoking also doubles the risk of suffering complications post dental surgery.
Kids snoring and sleep apnoea
Do you have a child with sleep apnoea?
They may struggle to breathe and have restless sleep. There are often breathing pauses which may end with a gasping or choking noise. As the child struggles to breathe, they may wake up briefly. This may lead to the child sleeping in strange positions. They may sweat a lot when they sleep. In some cases they will wet the bed. In the morning they may wake up with a dry mouth, a headache or confusion.