Last week, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Reform Council issued its latest report on the progress of health in the nation in comparison with the 2008 National Health Agreement. Unfortunately, the news isn't very good. Nearly two-thirds of Australians (63%) are overweight or obese, according to the report. The report notes that as a [...]
Dental implants are a great tooth replacement option. They look and perform like natural teeth, can last a lifetime, and have a very high success rate. But that high success rate depends highly on the experience of the surgeon, according to a recent study. Success of Immediate Loading Dental Implants The study was [...]
Migraine headaches definitely have a major impact on your life, but they don't have to be the only factor in your life. Remember, it's still your life. You can still be in control, even if you have to work around your migraines. Here are some suggestions about how you can take control of [...]
Last week, West Coast Eagles midfielder Elliot Yeo collided with Collingwood Magpie Jarrod Witts, fracturing two of his front teeth. This injury again calls attention to the fact that Australian Football League doesn't require mouthguards for its players. The Cost of Tooth Injuries This type of injury can be very expensive, although exactly how much [...]
Dental firm Oventus has developed a new device that it claims will help snorers and those with sleep apnoea to sleep better. Dubbed a "duckbill" by some, the device includes a breathing port that protrudes through the lips and splits into two separate airways that travel along the dental arch toward the back [...]
