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Exploring Oral Health Symptoms, Issues and Solutions

Hi, my name is Jenny, and I decided to create this blog to help people who have questions about their oral health. In it, I plan to look at symptoms of various oral issues from cavities to mouth cancer. I also plan to include posts on various dental conditions and their solutions. I want to explore contemporary solutions, homes remedies and cutting-edge ideas. I started this blog because I am always encouraging my kids to follow their passions, and it seemed like a good time to delve into one of my passions. I have always been interested in dental health, and creating this blog gives me a chance to explore that interest while helping others.

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Suspect Your Child Has an Eating Disorder? How Oral Health Can be an Indicator

Posted on July 27, 2016

Eating disorders are estimated to affect 9% of the Australian population, and they can have a damaging effect on much of a sufferer's life. And, while sufferers of eating disorder may do everything they can to hide their problem, the effects of eating disorders can often be seen on their teeth. In fact, a 2014 study found that signs of eating disorders were easily discovered by dentists and concluded that dentists played a big role in the early detection of eating disorders. [Read More]

3 Ways Your Dentist Can Help You Sleep

Posted on July 8, 2016

Sleeping well can play an important role in your overall health and wellbeing. As you rest during sleep, your body begins to repair and restore cells and hormones related to the growth of new tissue and bone are released. If you are having trouble sleeping, help might come from an unlikely place: your dentist. As well as keeping your teeth clean and gums healthy, your dentist can also help with a range of problems which can impact the quality of your sleep. [Read More]

Why Has Your Denture Plate Warped?

Posted on June 21, 2016

Some damage to dentures is easy to understand. For example, if you accidentally drop your teeth, you won't be surprised if they crack or break. However, some damage to false teeth may be a little more perplexing. If you put your dentures in and notice that they don't fit right, then the denture's plate may have warped and changed shape. What causes a denture to warp and how can you fix it? [Read More]

Managing Root Canal Pain: Can Cucumber Help?

Posted on June 6, 2016

If you're waiting to see your dentist because you think you have an infection and need root canal treatment, you may need to manage some fairly intense pain until you can get to your appointment. While taking analgesic medication may take the edge off the throbbing, it may not be enough to get rid of all the pain completely. To boost your pain relief, you can try reaching into the fridge and using some cucumber. [Read More]