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Why are my gums bleeding?
Bleeding gums are an indicator that your gums are inflamed and there is bacteria around the gumline of the teeth. In its early stages, it is called gingivitis but it can be a sign of a more serious problem. Even for a regular brusher and flosser, bleeding can be caused by incorrect technique. Occasionally bleeding...
Read the full articleDental plaque may increase cancer death rate
A recent Swedish study, BMJ Open, found that persistent dental plaque can increase the risk of dying early from cancer. In it, they found that the 35 people who died from cancer had higher plaque levels compared with the rest of the 1400 study participants. Their deaths were considered premature compared with average lifespans. These people...
Read the full articleInjex – Needle-free injection system now available
The Australian Dental Expo was at Darling Harbour on the weekend at the Sydney Convention Centre. All the latest equipment for dentists and dental technicians was on show. Most of it was pretty ordinary but I had been hearing of a needle-free injection system that was going to be on display. I went searching and...
Read the full articleThe Oral Systemic Connection
I attended a presentation by Gregory Seymour of the University of Otago who is editor of the journal Periodontology 2000. He was relating how many lifestyle diseases have been found to be caused by bacterial infections. (more…)
Read the full articleDecay of tiny teeth
Yesterday the Sunday Telegraph reported that almost half of Australia’s six-year olds have dental decay in one of more of their deciduous (baby) teeth according to a survey from the Australian Insitute of Health and Welfare. (more…)
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