With Easter on our doorstep, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet often hops out the window along with the Easter bunny! The Australian Dental Association (ADA) urges all Australians to watch “That Sugar Film”, which aims to raise awareness of the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body. “That Sugar Film” sees […]
Tooth loss is no longer an inevitable part of the aging process. Australians who maintain a healthy balanced diet and practice good oral hygiene are keeping their natural teeth for much longer than even 20 years ago, often their entire lives. Unfortunately the prevalence of dental problems such as decay, gum disease and oral cancer […]
Do you, or someone close to you, regularly suffer from heartburn or reflux? Do you regularly use antacids? You may have a condition called Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD). What is GORD? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) is a digestive condition affecting the lower ring of muscle that acts as a valve connecting the oesophagus with […]
Do you, or does someone close to you snore? Snoring may be a sign of a serious illness – obstructive sleep apnoea. Approximately 1 in 3 people have some form of sleep disordered breathing which ranges from snoring to severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). OSA is quite common and affects approximately 4% of […]
Have you started a diet as part of your New Year’s Resolutions? The holidays are traditionally a time to relax. We all eat more and exercise less. It is surprisingly easy to put on weight – more so as we get older. Research undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that 63% of Australian […]
There has been a lot of publicity regarding the health effects of amalgam restorations (fillings), with people concerned about the mercury that comprises part of these metal fillings. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Dental Federation (FDI) have jointly confirmed the safety of amalgam for dental treatment. Unfortunately, the internet is littered with […]
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