by Dr Sonny Lee | Nov 26, 2021 | Dental Care, Oral health
You might think that removing plaque happens automatically with brushing their teeth. But not all parents clean their child’s teeth and gums in equal measure. Some opt for a quick light brush and miss the hidden plaque behind teeth. Other more scrupulous parents...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Oct 27, 2021 | Dental Care, Dental Knowledge, Oral health
You’re a parent and your young toddler has just got their first tiny front teeth. So, it’s time to start cleaning them after ‘feed’ time. But do you use your finger or a damp cloth? Or head off to the supermarket to buy them a toothbrush?...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Sep 24, 2021 | Dental Care, Oral health
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) was introduced back in 2014 to provide financial support for eligible children aged 2-17 years old to receive essential dental services. This benefit covers the cost of preventative and restorative dental treatments up to a...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Aug 31, 2021 | Dental Knowledge, Oral health
In a recent 2021 study from New York University, oral health researchers found that cognitively healthy older adults with harmful oral bacteria experienced a key Alzheimer’s disease biomarker called amyloid beta. Researchers found that amyloid beta was more...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Jul 24, 2021 | Dental Knowledge, Oral health
When you have poor oral health, this can lead to all sorts of oral conditions, such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. These oral conditions are usually the result of insufficient oral hygiene, high oral bacterial load and an unbalanced diet with a high...
