Blog Articles and content are updated regularly by Dr Lydia Loh and her team to help patients make an informed choice about their dental treatment. Contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to know more about any of the topics discussed.
Tooth Alert: Are Cavities Contagious?
Colds, chickenpox, and even yawns are contagious. But did you know that cavities can be catchy too? Despite your mother’s finger-wagging, sugar-laden candy bars aren’t the only cause of cavities. Tooth decay actually results when bacteria in your mouth feed on food...
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10 Biggest Causes of Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth Sensitivity - What Causes It, How To Improve It Does drinking an ice cold beverage cause dental discomfort? Or do you find yourself wincing when you brush or floss? This could be due to what’s known as tooth sensitivity. You don’t have to put up with the pain,...
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Regular Visits to the Dentist – Saves You Money
Why Regular Visits to the Dentist Are a Must If you’re like many other people, scheduling regular visits to the dentist is not on your list of fun activities. However, oral health is an important part of achieving overall good health. If that is not enough incentive,...
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Flossing Effectively – Saves Money and Teeth
Flossing If you’re only brushing to keep your teeth clean, you’re missing nearly half the surface area of your teeth. This missed area between your teeth can accumulate food. For that reason alone, flossing should be an essential part of your oral care routine and...
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Brushing Your Teeth – Avoiding Decay
Brushing If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give much thought to how you brush your teeth, beyond squirting on some toothpaste and scrubbing back and forth. But as your dentist will tell you, how you brush your teeth matters a great deal. How often you...
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4 Nutrition Tips for Avoiding Decay
Diet and Nutrition Everything you eat and drink can have a major effect on the health of your teeth and gums, particularly whether you develop tooth decay, a diet related disease which is caused when the sugars in the food and drinks you eat are taken up by bacteria;...
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Dental phobia? Hate the dentist?
I can’t count the number of times patients have come in to see me and said that they hate the dentist or they have a dental phobia. Usually when I ask them why, they explain that they’ve had a bad experience previously and their dental treatment was very...
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What Makes A Great Smile?
According to a survey conducted by Kelton Global for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an attractive smile is the best way to make a positive first impression. In the study, 48 percent of adults think a smile is the most memorable feature after they meet...
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Gum Disease – The Basics
What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation of the gums and damage to the jaw bone that holds your teeth in place. It is a disease that if left untreated, will cause tooth loss. How common is gum disease? Gum disease is one of the most common disease...
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Dental implants – the basics
What is a dental implant? A dental implant is essentially the screw that is placed in your jawbone to support a fake tooth that can either be screwed on or cemented on. Why would you need a dental implant? Dental implants are useful for replacing missing...
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