Just like the rest of your body, your teeth, gums and mouth are affected by hormonal changes during pregnancy. You will usually notice changes in the health of your gums around the two month mark. At that point, your gums may bleed easily when you br...
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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...