When it comes to treating sleep apnoea, there are two primary options: continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which circulates air during sleep via a mask, and oral appliances, which hold the jaw in an optimal position and promote an open air passage. On a broad level, both therapies have demonstrated success in [...]
The most recent governmental report on oral health and dental care in Australia revealed that nearly half of the country’s children have experienced tooth decay, and that more than 35 percent of Australians age 5 and older had not visited a dentist in the previous year. Facts to Sink Your Teeth Into Tooth decay is [...]
Australian waters are home to about 180 species of sharks, according to the Department of the Environment, and some of these larger predatory fish are viewed as threats to human life and recreation. But the findings of a recent study indicate sharks could help scientists develop new ways to treat tooth loss. Missing teeth are [...]
When it comes to modern options for replacing missing teeth, dental implants receive a lion’s share of the attention. But traditional dentures, long the king of the jungle in this regard, should not be overlooked as an effective, comfortable and attractive treatment. State-of-the-Art Dentures? It’s True As the Australian Dental Association (ADA) [...]
Obesity has long been linked to an increased risk for developing sleep apnoea, a potentially life-threatening condition in which breathing stops hundreds of times per night. But the findings of a recent Australian study indicate that men who consume high-fat diets are more likely to suffer from sleep apnoea. Sleep Apnoea and [...]
