4 Dental Myths BUSTED
There is an endless amount of dental myths out there, everyone seems to have a little ‘trick’ or ‘fact’ about oral health that they’ve picked up along the way. Unfortunately many of these aren’t quite true and in turn can prevent us from getting the proper dental care we need. So lets extract some of […]
Putting an End to Gum Disease…for Good.
A brief background on gum disease The gum is the pink tissue that surrounds the teeth, unfortunately it is susceptible to inflammation and infection resulting in gum disease. Gum disease is: Caused by specific microorganisms or “bad bugs” inside the mouth. Bad bugs colonise and destroy the normal environment of the gum’s integrity. After colonisation, these […]
The importance of saliva in protecting your oral health
One of the keys in increasing a person’s immunity and oral health is saliva. Yes, saliva is one of the main ingredients that contribute not just to your oral health but to your immunity as well. According to a statistical measure made by the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 90% of […]
The Importance of Oral Health and General Health
At Sydney Holistic Dental Centre we believe that a person’s oral health is connected to their general health. Sparkling white teeth and a minty fresh breath doesn’t assure you of a healthy oral cavity. You might not even realize it but ailments felt by the body is actual a stress signal telling you that there […]
Gum Disease: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and The Very Ugly
As soon as a disease occurs, it has to be immediately treated otherwise; it can spread to other parts of the body. Pertaining to gum disease, one of the things that you have to do when it happens is to understand its existence and prevalence. The Good Figuring out the reason why you are experiencing gum disease […]