by Dr Sonny Lee | May 7, 2022 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Child tooth decay is the most prevalent oral condition in Australian children today. Approximately 42% of children aged 5 to 10 years old have experienced tooth cavities as a result. While there are a range of socio-economic factors – including social, economic,...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Apr 27, 2022 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Health Pregnancy
What is composite bonding? Composite bonding, composite veneers or edge bonding are dental techniques used when your dentist applies a tooth-coloured resin to the full frontal surface or the edges (i.e. tips and sides) of the teeth. You can also receive composite...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Apr 11, 2022 | Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome, Prevention
What is the mucous membrane? The mucous membrane is a moist mucosal layer that lines cavities within the body. In fact, the mucous membrane extends throughout the body and protects all internal surfaces that are exposed to air, microbes and foreign matter (i.e. dust,...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Apr 9, 2022 | Oral Health Pregnancy
What is composite bonding? Composite bonding, composite veneers or edge bonding are dental techniques used when your dentist applies a tooth-coloured resin to the full frontal surface or the edges (i.e. tips and sides) of the teeth. You can also receive composite...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Feb 4, 2022 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Health Pregnancy
White fillings are a popular type of dental filling used to restore decayed teeth or cavities. Because they are available in a number of colour options, they can blend seamlessly with your affected tooth’s remaining structure and the surrounding teeth – as...
by Dr Sonny Lee | Nov 26, 2021 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Women, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
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 | Oral Health Children, Oral Hygiene Care
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 | Fees and Insurance, News and Research, Oral Health Children
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 | Gum disease, Oral Links to General Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
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 | Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
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...
