Dr. Emma

We all know how important it is to brush and floss to keep our teeth and gums healthy. But most of us don't think about how our other daily habits can impact the long-term health of our teeth. We chatted with HIF resident dentist Dr Emma, to hear the daily habits that you may not have realised are dulling your pearly whites.

We use our teeth to talk, chew, and smile. But did you know there are many other “teeth facts” you’ve probably never thought about. To celebrate dental health week, Dr. Emma shares the top five things you probably didn't know about dentistry and your pearly whites.

This year’s Dental Health Week theme is “Watch Your Mouth” which promotes the importance of brushing and flossing, eating well and seeing your dentist. But, did you know that 65% of Australians haven’t seen a dentist in the last two years? With this alarming statistic in mind, we caught up with Dr. Emma, to chat about never missing a dentist appointment and the common things dentists check for that don't directly involve our teeth.

Have your gums ever bled during a scale and clean or even when brushing? There’s a good chance it was gingivitis! According to dental health expert and HIF blogger Dr. Emma, “Well over 90% of the population has experienced some degree of gingivitis”. In this article, Dr. Emma explains what gingivitis is, what causes it and why we should have regular scale and cleans.

Is being "too busy" an excuse to neglect your dental health? According to HIF dental health blogger, Dr. Emma, "The answer is no. Being "too busy" has become glamourised in our society. It's seen as a sign of being driven and achieving your best. But being busy isn't always good for your health, and unfortunately it's easy to think "I'll brush properly tomorrow" when you're constantly on the go." With this in mind, we've asked Dr. Emma for her three top tips on how to squeeze effective dental care into our busy day.