The Links Between Your Oral Health and Heart Health
Heart disease is a silent killer that wiped out 46,946 Australians in 2012 (that’s 30% of all deaths that year). Cardiovascular disease was also the leading cause of 523,805 hospitalisations in 2011/12 and played a secondary role in a further 800,000 cases, according to the Heart Foundation. There are a variety of reasons why diseases […]
12 Important Reasons To Brush and Floss Your Teeth | Part 2
We all know it’s important to brush and floss every day, but how strictly do you actually stick to that? In part 2 of this series, we’re sharing 12 important reasons to brush and floss everyday (you can find our first 6 reasons here). Diabetes Diabetes is considered as a high risk factor for periodontitis, […]
The link between your oral and general health
The link between your oral and general health is a major focus for us at SHDC. The mouth is really like a window into the body. It provides us with a preview of what your overall health may be and can reveal a lot about what is going on inside . Aside from being a cavity that sets […]