Women and Oral Health: Menstruation

The way in which periods may affect your teeth and gums are quite varied. You could find that about three to four days out from the start of your period that you experience increased soreness in your mouth, with your gums swelling and becoming more p...


Women and Oral Health: Menopause

If you’re going through menopause, which most women undergo between the ages of 47 and 55, you may have noticed a pronounced decline in your hormone levels, accompanied by a range of oral health effects including inflamed gums, burning sensations, ...


Women and Oral Health: Flossing

Here’s something you may not know – nearly half the surface area of your teeth lies between them. And no, we’re not telling you this so you can ace the next dental trivia contest you attend. Why that particular information is important is b...


Women and Oral Health: Gum Disease

Bleeding is usually a sign that something untoward has happened to your body, yet many people think that it’s perfectly normal for their gums to bleed when they brush or floss. But, of course, it’s not; bleeding gums are a sign that your gu...


Women and Oral Health: Brushing

You’ll no doubt be aware that brushing your teeth, which removes the plaque that causes tooth decay and gum disease, is important. What you may not know is that how often you brush, how long you brush for, the kind of technique and toothbrush you u...


Dental Health Week 2016

Dental Health Week, which runs from the first Monday in August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Its aim is to education Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health in every a...