You shouldn't wait until you have a toothache to visit the dentist, but it's also true that not all toothaches require a dental visit. In some cases, toothaches can be minor and may resolve on their own. Causes of Temporary Toothaches Many toothaches are just a passing phenomenon, caused by the fact that your teeth [...]
According to two reports released this year, there is both a shortage and a glut of dentists in Australia. According to a report by the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA), there are far too few dentists in remote rural areas, leading to people to take dentistry into their own hands. However, a report from the [...]
A recent study of nearly 800 individuals found that perhaps 1 in 8 individuals experiences tooth sensitivity. This reminds us that spontaneous tooth sensitivity is a common phenomenon. A Survey of Dental Patients The study was conducted in the US, with 37 dental practices surveying their patients. A total of 787 patients responded to the [...]
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 [...]
A recent report from the Bureau of Health shows that many people in NSW are skipping health procedures like GP visits, prescriptions, and medical tests because they don't want to pay the out-of-pocket costs. One of the most common items on their list of budget cuts? Visits to the dentist. One third of people didn't [...]
