Juggling a busy career and hectic home life can often leave little time for your oral health, which is why we’d like to highlight its importance as this month marks the Australian Dental Association’s – Dental Health Week 3rd – 9th August. Regular patients will already know we feel passionately about patient education here at Woombye Dental. […] Read more
Inadequate dental hygiene can affect fertility in both sexes. Gum disease and tooth decay have been linked with poor sperm health and sperm quality in men, while in women poor dental health may increase the time needed to conceive. Most of the research into the connection between dental health and fertility focuses on periodontal disease […] Read more
You already know you need a nutritious diet for a healthy body, but there are four vitamins and minerals that are essential for good dental health. These will help to strengthen your tooth enamel, your gums and jawbone naturally. Calcium Calcium is one of the most important minerals for good dental health because it strengthens […] Read more
As you age, it’s even more crucial to look after your dental health. Poor oral health can negatively affect your quality of life and even overall health. Common problems experienced later in life include tooth loss and tooth decay, gum disease (periodontal disease), and dry mouth (xerostomia). How ageing can affect your dental and general […] Read more
Your teeth are crucial in allowing you to form and to correctly enunciate words. Speech is extremely complex and we use our teeth, lips, tongue and vocal cords to make phonetic sounds. Some sounds such as vowels are formed without using teeth or lips, but many sounds rely solely on the contact between your lips […] Read more
Cavities aren’t only caused by sugar. Did you know starchy and carbohydrate-rich foods can wreck havoc on your dental health because they break down into simple sugars. Bacteria metabolise these sugars to produce harmful acid. Try to cut down on bread, crisps and crackers. Foods that are good to eat include dairy products particularly cheese, […] Read more
If you’ve noticed blood in the sink or on your toothbrush after you brush or floss your teeth, it’s a sign you shouldn’t ignore. Strong, healthy gums do not bleed, and one of the most common reasons for bleeding gums is gum disease. Gum Disease Bleeding gums are one of the signs of early gum […] Read more
Millions of adults worldwide suffer from tooth sensitivity and especially when teeth are exposed to colder weather. Healthy teeth are protected by tooth enamel, which covers the softer layer of dentine underneath. If tooth enamel is eroded or damaged, it exposes the dentine. Dentine consists of microscopic tubules that lead to the tooth pulp, housing […] Read more
Cold winter weather can play havoc with your dental health. Follow our easy tips to keep your mouth looking and feeling great. Avoiding Dry, Chapped Lips Make sure you get into the habit of applying lip balm with SPF 15 or higher. Staying properly hydrated will help too, so keep a refillable bottle of water […] Read more
For decades it was thought that diseases affecting the mouth were completely separate from those affecting the body. However, we now know that oral health and particularly periodontal disease is closely connected to systemic health. Periodontal disease or gum disease is now linked to serious systemic conditions including Type II diabetes, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease […] Read more
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