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Dental health
Let myDr help you out with the following information about dental health and dental care.
Aussie smart dental fillings are a world first
Smart fillings that not only fill a tooth, but prevent further decay have been designed using Australian technology.
Bad breath (halitosis)
Most bad breath (halitosis) originates in the mouth and is caused by the breakdown of food particles by bacteria.
Bleeding gums
Bleeding of the gums is often due to infection of the gums or the bone supporting the teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry advances
Advances in dental materials have led to tooth shaded resins which are painted on and bond to your tooth. Your dentist can now repair chipped or damaged teeth with minimal drilling.
Dental caries
Diet is a key factor in the cause and prevention of dental caries, otherwise known as tooth decay or cavities.
Dental disease extra burden in people with mental illness
People with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are 3 times more likely to have lost all their teeth, a study suggests.
Dental fillings: mercury and your teeth
Dental amalgam is an alloy of a number of metals, mainly silver, tin and mercury. Find out the answers to common questions about amalgam.
Dental health tips for adults
Today`s dentistry tries to avoid dental fillings by preventing dental disease before it goes too far. Find out dental health tips for adults.
Dental health tips for babies and toddlers
Dental healthcare tips for the teeth of your baby or toddler.
Dental Health Week
Dental Health Week is an initiative of the Australian Dental Association to raise awareness of dental health issues and improve the oral and general health of all Australians.
Dental plaque may raise cancer risk
Persistent dental plaque may increase the risk of premature death from cancer, a study has found.
Drink tap water not bottled water to beat tooth decay
Drinking tap water is still one of the most effective ways of preventing tooth decay.
Dry mouth syndrome in elderly
Dry mouth syndrome, or xerostomia, is a problem for one in 4 adult Australians.
Fluoride and your dental health
Most major Australian cities have had fluoridated water for 20 to 30 years. Fluoride encourages the enamel of the tooth to repair itself. Find out how fluoride can help your teeth.
Healthy food and drinks can erode teeth
Some so-called `healthy` foods can erode our teeth.
More teeth for Australia by 2010
The number of teeth in Australia is predicted to rise by 43 per cent between 1989 and 2010.
Nursing home residents with dementia have poor teeth
Nursing home residents with dementia may have poor dental care, Adelaide research has found.
Oral health
Good oral health means healthy gums, teeth, tongue and mouth.
Oral healthcare
Oral health problems include tooth decay, gum disease, mouth ulcers, halitosis, childhood teething and oral thrush. Find out what products are available to promote oral health.
Smoking and your dental health
Smoking not only damages your general health but also causes problems in your mouth.
Teeth whitening scores black marks
Having your teeth bleached with the assistance of optical radiation (bleaching lamps) may be damaging your eyes and skin.
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Find out more about temporomandibular disorders, or TMJ disorders, which cause dull, aching pain in the jaw.
Tongue piercing may cause dental problems
Continual pushing of a tongue stud against the upper front teeth causes gap between the teeth in a woman with a tongue piercing.
Tooth anatomy
View this image of the structure of a normal tooth and see what s underneath the enamel of your teeth.
Tooth brushing helps fight heart disease
Encouraging good oral hygiene may have the added benefit of reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular (heart) disease.
Toothache
The pain of toothache is caused by the exposure of tooth nerve endings.
Smart fillings that not only fill a tooth, but prevent further decay have been designed using Australian technology.
Bad breath (halitosis)
Most bad breath (halitosis) originates in the mouth and is caused by the breakdown of food particles by bacteria.
Bleeding gums
Bleeding of the gums is often due to infection of the gums or the bone supporting the teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry advances
Advances in dental materials have led to tooth shaded resins which are painted on and bond to your tooth. Your dentist can now repair chipped or damaged teeth with minimal drilling.
Dental caries
Diet is a key factor in the cause and prevention of dental caries, otherwise known as tooth decay or cavities.
Dental disease extra burden in people with mental illness
People with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are 3 times more likely to have lost all their teeth, a study suggests.
Dental fillings: mercury and your teeth
Dental amalgam is an alloy of a number of metals, mainly silver, tin and mercury. Find out the answers to common questions about amalgam.
Dental health tips for adults
Today`s dentistry tries to avoid dental fillings by preventing dental disease before it goes too far. Find out dental health tips for adults.
Dental health tips for babies and toddlers
Dental healthcare tips for the teeth of your baby or toddler.
Dental Health Week
Dental Health Week is an initiative of the Australian Dental Association to raise awareness of dental health issues and improve the oral and general health of all Australians.
Dental plaque may raise cancer risk
Persistent dental plaque may increase the risk of premature death from cancer, a study has found.
Drink tap water not bottled water to beat tooth decay
Drinking tap water is still one of the most effective ways of preventing tooth decay.
Dry mouth syndrome in elderly
Dry mouth syndrome, or xerostomia, is a problem for one in 4 adult Australians.
Fluoride and your dental health
Most major Australian cities have had fluoridated water for 20 to 30 years. Fluoride encourages the enamel of the tooth to repair itself. Find out how fluoride can help your teeth.
Healthy food and drinks can erode teeth
Some so-called `healthy` foods can erode our teeth.
More teeth for Australia by 2010
The number of teeth in Australia is predicted to rise by 43 per cent between 1989 and 2010.
Nursing home residents with dementia have poor teeth
Nursing home residents with dementia may have poor dental care, Adelaide research has found.
Oral health
Good oral health means healthy gums, teeth, tongue and mouth.
Oral healthcare
Oral health problems include tooth decay, gum disease, mouth ulcers, halitosis, childhood teething and oral thrush. Find out what products are available to promote oral health.
Smoking and your dental health
Smoking not only damages your general health but also causes problems in your mouth.
Teeth whitening scores black marks
Having your teeth bleached with the assistance of optical radiation (bleaching lamps) may be damaging your eyes and skin.
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Find out more about temporomandibular disorders, or TMJ disorders, which cause dull, aching pain in the jaw.
Tongue piercing may cause dental problems
Continual pushing of a tongue stud against the upper front teeth causes gap between the teeth in a woman with a tongue piercing.
Tooth anatomy
View this image of the structure of a normal tooth and see what s underneath the enamel of your teeth.
Tooth brushing helps fight heart disease
Encouraging good oral hygiene may have the added benefit of reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular (heart) disease.
Toothache
The pain of toothache is caused by the exposure of tooth nerve endings.
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