According to new research from the University of Adelaide published in the Journal of Dentistry, acidic food begins to damage teeth very quickly. For the first time, researchers have been able to document the rapidity of acid's attack on teeth. They found that essentially permanent damage to tooth enamel was caused within the first 30 [...]
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has this year targeted what it calls "Sugar Bandits" during Dental Health Week (August 4-10) this year. The emphasis is trying to protect children from tooth decay caused by overindulgence in sweets, which can be fostered by an adult in the home. Chronic, Widespread Effects According to information released by [...]
Oral bacteria are commonly known as the scourge of your oral health. Bacteria form sticky plaque on your teeth and excrete acids that attack your dental enamel and gum soft tissue, leading to cavities and gum disease. But not all bacteria are bad for your mouth. In fact, some bacteria may hold the [...]
As with the rest of the developed world, Australia is facing a future in which our population will be much older than in the past. The population of people age 65 and over will likely increase by about 4 million persons by 2060. This population will also include an increasing proportion of very old persons. [...]
While it's true that dental implant success rates are already quite high (up to 98% when performed by an experienced dentist), it would be nice if we could achieve a 100% success rate. You'll have to excuse us our perfectionism on this. The good news is that as we continue to study dental [...]
