We all know that lemon water is fantastic for your body from boosting our metabolisms to improving our immune systems However It’s terrible for our teeth. Lemon water is highly acidic and can very quickly erode your enamel; eventually this can cause your teeth to become hollowed
read moreWhy do we need saliva? We need a steady flow of saliva to cleanse and keep our mouths moist for digestion of food. If we don’t have enough saliva, our mouths get uncomfortable and dry. Saliva helps to moisten food and makes it easier to chew, swallow and helps to protect teeth What
read moreIn Australia today the main reason adults lose teeth is periodontal disease. Identifying the signs and recording the symptoms of gum disease is part of any thorough initial dental examination. A health assessment for your gums is the single most important procedure we may offer you. Periodontal and gum disease are like other systemic diseases,
read moreON SITE again for another fun-filled two days, at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour. This occasion was what must be at least the 4th (if not more-anyone know??) Quintessence International Symposium hosted by Henry Schein Halas. Interviewing duties were shared by colleague Dr Scott Davis (thanks Scot). I was fortunate to speak to Professor
read moreThese two articles illustrate the ever-deepening understanding we have of the link between your mouth and the rest of you. We provide gum health assessments as part of a structured and comprehensive approach to your oral health. Normally we update these reviews over a three-year cycle-but it does depend on your risk profile and your
read moreThe NSW ADA decided to dispense with tradition and go for a Sydney ‘state’ convention this time around. The convention is normally held at a regional centre (Wollongong, Armidale, Tamworth, the national capital etc) but they must have run out (of towns). The Dental Files Team (me and Michael Vandiver) got some terrific interviews; the
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