A survey by the World Dental Federation (FDI) on everyday oral health practices has highlighted three oral health myths that need to be busted. The answers from the survey showed that Australians knew in general terms what practices are good for oral health but lacked an understanding of the finer details of each practice.
There have been calls for a sugar tax to help limit the consumption of sugary foods and drinks. The theory is that if consumers have to pay more for sugary foods and drinks, they are more likely to buy the cheaper, healthier, non-sugary option.
Wouldn’t it be great if your menopause treatment lowered your risk of oral health problems such as gum disease as well as treating your symptoms of menopause?
Women may suffer from a variety of symptoms during or after menopause. They may get hot flushes, night sweats, extreme fatigue and osteoporosis, as well as feel more anxious, moody or irritable.
The USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of powdered gloves in healthcare in the USA, including private dental practices. There is a concern that absorbable powders that are used to lubricate gloves may cause allergic reactions in patients and healthcare workers.
Did you know that your dentist checks your mouth for oral cancer during your routine dental check-up and clean appointment? Besides examining your teeth, your dentist inspects all your oral soft tissues including your gums, palate, inside of your cheeks, on the surface of and underneath your tongue, and floor of your mouth.
Are you looking for an affordable Brisbane CBD dentist? Central Brisbane Dental has teamed up with a variety of health funds, as well as smile.com.au to give you quality dental care at an affordable price in the Brisbane CBD.
Are you someone who brushes and flosses their teeth religiously twice a day, but still gets tooth decay and cavities that need fillings? Are you very strict with your diet and don’t eat or drink things that are high in sugar and acid, but still suffer from sensitive teeth? Do you go to the dentist for a check-up and clean every six months, but still seem to have trouble with your teeth? You may have inherited genes for weaker teeth.
Did you know that having gum disease puts you at risk of having heart disease? Research into the association between the two diseases has found that people with gum disease are nearly two times as likely to have heart disease. This risk is greater if you also have high cholesterol.
The study of fossilized teeth by anthropologists has concluded that our modern lifestyle has led to a much higher rate of tooth decay and misaligned teeth in our society.
Do you use Dr Google for medical or dental advice? Do you look up your own symptoms on the internet and try and self-diagnose what you have or why you are sick? Do you try and match online pictures of medical conditions to what you are currently suffering from? Apparently three in five Australians do this instead of going to see a health professional such as a doctor or dentist.
