Dental Health

Cracks in teeth are like a chip in your car windscreen - they never get smaller, but rather propagate and get bigger with time. In this article, Dr Emma explains the main causes of cracked teeth and why it's important to fix them as soon as possible...

Root Canal Therapy (RCT) is one of the most common dental procedures performed in Australia, but sometimes the bottom of the tooth can blacken as a result. In this Q&A session, Dr Emma explains why...

Following on from Dr Emma's last article "The Nightly Grind", which discussed the signs and symptoms of bruxism (the habit of grinding your teeth together), this article explores the different ways it can be treated...

With people putting themselves under more and more stress, teeth grinding - or "bruxism" - is becoming an increasing problem. Here's a few things you can monitor for, so if your dentist suspects bruxism, you'll be a bit more clued in...

Did you know that indigestion and acid reflux can have serious consequences for your teeth? In this article, Dr Emma explains what to look out for and what action to take...

Dr Emma answers a member's question about the different types of dental specialists, including endodontic and periodontic...

A lot of people don't realise that smoking can lead to tooth loss. In fact, there are lots of effects smoking has on the mouth - and none of them are good. In this article, Dr Emma explains both the short and long term implications of smoking in regard to oral health...

When it comes to choosing a dentist, there's a lot to consider. Who should you see, who can you trust? In this Q&A session, Dr Emma explores the decision making process for selecting a dentist, and also explains why some dentists may charge more than others for the same service.

We all want perfectly straight, white teeth, right? It's easy to forget that this is probably just the style of the moment. In this article, Dr Emma discovers that throughout history, perceptions of beauty and perfection are many and varied when it comes to teeth....

Having your wisdom teeth removed is a common fear, but it's even scarier when you're told that part of your jawbone will need to be removed as well. In this Q&A session, Dr Emma explains the process of wisdom tooth removal and helps to put a reader's mind at ease.

In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma explains the origins of a rubber "dental dam" and why it's beneficial to both dentist and patient...

If you're a parent, you've no doubt wondered at some point about the "right time" to start brushing your baby's teeth. In this Q&A session, Dr Emma explains the importance of brushing from an early age...