Denture LifespanByDr. Emma 22 January 2014Every wondered what the average life span of a denture is? According to Dr Emma: “A lot depends on how many teeth are on the denture, what it is made out of, how it is held in place, how it is maintained, and the general condition of the rest of the mouth.” In this post, Dr Emma offers her advice on how long an average denture should function and answers a readers concern following an unpleasant dental experience.Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Amber Teething Necklaces" ByDr. Emma 20 November 2013Amber teething necklaces – can they REALLY soothe your child’s gums? In this article, Dr Emma explores the purpose of amber necklaces, outlines some contradictory scientific facts and most importantly, explains the associated risks - including an issued consumer protection notice from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Ulcers" ByDr. Emma 06 November 2013Hands up who’s ever had a mouth ulcer? That annoying sting in your mouth, and your tongue just won’t leave it alone? Yuck. Fortunately, for the majority of us it only happens once in a while, however for others it can become a regular occurrence. In THIS post, Dr Emma defines what an ulcer actually is, explains what triggers ulcers and most importantly, tells us when the time is right to seek a professional opinion. Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Who Should Whiten My Teeth" ByDr. Emma 30 October 2013Who would you visit to have your teeth whitened, your dentist or a beauty salon? If you’ve researched tooth whitening in the past few years, you’ll know that there’s various ways to achieve that beautiful gleaming smile. But is there any difference between whitening done by a dentist and whitening done by a beauty salon? In this post, Dr Emma explains why whitening by beauticians may be inappropriate for some individuals and discusses how a correct diagnosis can be the difference between stunning white teeth and a potential waste of time and money. Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Repair or Replace With Implants" ByDr. Emma 24 October 2013Ever considered dental implants? In this article for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Dr Emma offers her advice to a fan and explains the importance of weighing up the risks and benefits before undergoing any type of treatment.Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Getting Long in the Tooth" ByDr. Emma 03 October 2013What is periodontitis and are you at risk? According to Dr Emma: “Periodontitis means ‘inflammation around the teeth’. More specifically, it's an inflammation of the gums, caused by plaque, in which the ligaments and bone holding the teeth in are attacked and destroyed - (sounds nasty, doesn’t it?!) In this post, Dr Emma explains the symptoms to look out for and delves into the various factors which can increase your risk of developing this gum disease. She also offers her advice on why gum recession and losing teeth as part of getting older, shouldn’t just be accepted.Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Cleaning Retainers" ByDr. Emma 18 September 2013What’s the safest and most effective way to clean a retainer? In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Dr Emma addresses a fan’s question about retainer maintenance and offers her own personal cleaning tips. Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Amalgam Safety" ByDr. Emma 05 September 2013Amalgam fillings – are they safe? In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concern by explaining the facts which surround recent research. She also offers her advice on why she believes the removal of amalgam fillings is an unnecessary risk with no provable health benefits.Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Variations on Normal" ByDr. Emma 21 August 2013Did you know there could be ‘variations’ in your mouth that make you unique? We’re not talking about diseases like tooth decay, but rather conditions which are considered to be a ‘variation on normal’. According to Dr Emma, these are physical quirks that not everyone has, but simply sets us apart from the crowd. Read Dr Emma’s latest post to find out more. Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Question for Dr Emma - "Removing Amalgams"ByDr. Emma 14 August 2013Amalgam fillings - should you have them removed? According to Dr Emma, “Although recent evidence has shown that the removal of amalgam fillings will reduce the level of mercury in your body, it is yet to be seen whether or not there are any long term health benefits.” In this post, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concerns by explaining the best way to remove old amalgam restorations. She also discusses why it’s important to weigh up the perceived benefits with the potential risks before completing this procedure. Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma - "Truth in Advertising" ByDr. Emma 07 August 2013“Tested by dentists”, “Clinically proven”, “Kills 99% of germs” – are these slogans fact or fiction? In this blog post, Dr Emma delves into the many marketing spiels related to oral hygiene, distinguishes the truth from the hype and offers her expert advice on how to become a ‘savvy consumer.’Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments
Question for Dr Emma - "Caveman Cleaning"ByDr. Emma 31 July 2013Ever wondered how cavemen kept their teeth clean without chemicals? According to Dr Emma, chemicals like Fluoride were actually part of prehistoric population’s oral hygiene routine, they just didn’t know it! In this post, Dr Emma answers a reader’s question regarding the type of products she should use to maintain her dental hygiene, and explains why it’s important not to be sucked into the marketing hype of the words ‘organic’ and ‘natural’.Category:Dental HealthRead More0 Comments