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The jaw joint (as known as the temporomandibular joint or TMJ) is a very hard working part of our body. It is involved with all aspects of our life – talking, eating, breathing, swallowing and laughing (not to mention grinding, clenching, fingernail or pen chewing....) The joint can absorb a surprisingly large amount of forc
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”
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
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 men a
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 adults over 18 year
Dental decay is the most common infectious disease currently experienced by Australian children. Dental decay is a preventable condition however, by the age of six, over half of all Australian children will have at least one decayed tooth. Infection and toothache caused by dental decay is presently the second most co
