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Preventing Dental Disease

Preventing Dental Disease

This selection of articles written by Dr Ailin Teo explores many different aspects of preventing dental disease and injury.

  • A young woman exhaling smoke

    How Smoking Affects Your Dental Health

    Smoking has a significant impact on dental health.
    This article looks at the various ways that smoking contributes to the development of dental and oral disease.

    Read This Article How Smoking Affects Your Dental HealthContinue

  • Four young people covering their mouths

    Bad Breath (Halitosis) and What to Do About It

    It can be embarrassing to have bad breath. But it’s a condition that nearly everyone experiences at some point in their lives.

    Did you know that persistent bad breath can be indicative of serious oral health or general health problems? Learn more about halitosis in this article.

    Read This Article Bad Breath (Halitosis) and What to Do About ItContinue

  • Three people holding large photos of smiles in front of their faces

    Tips for a Healthy Mouth

    Your dental and general health are closely related, so a healthy lifestyle is important for healthy teeth.

    Read this article (and watch this video!) for some helpful tips on keeping your mouth healthy.

    Read This Article Tips for a Healthy MouthContinue

  • A selection of tooth-cleaning items used at home for the prevention of tooth decay

    Proactive Dental Care: Halting Tooth Decay in Its Tracks

    We believe that it’s important to practise proactive dental care and to promote the benefits of preventive dentistry to all of our patients.

    Read This Article Proactive Dental Care: Halting Tooth Decay in Its TracksContinue

  • A dental superhero

    Saving Teeth, Hero-dontics Optional

    Any damage to teeth or gums can be the beginning of a long, downward spiral for the affected teeth. This is why we have such a focus on preventive dentistry in our practice. If we can prevent the cavity, prevent gum disease, prevent wear and tear, we know that natural teeth can last a lifetime.

    Read This Article Saving Teeth, Hero-dontics OptionalContinue

  • Young children at a soccer match

    For Which Sports Should a Mouthguard Be Worn?

    Do you or a loved one play sports? Then read about mouthguards and the sports for which they should be worn. This list may contain a few surprises!

    Read This Article For Which Sports Should a Mouthguard Be Worn?Continue

  • Seatbelts holding teeth in place

    Mouthguards: Seatbelts for Your Teeth

    A mouthguard protects not only the teeth but also the jaws —and even the brain— from injury and trauma as a result of sudden impacts that can happen in sports, especially contact sports. That is why it is highly advisable to wear one not only during the actual game but during training sessions as well.

    Read This Article Mouthguards: Seatbelts for Your TeethContinue

  • A gold-coloured, custom-fitted mouthguard

    Keeping Your Teeth Safe

    Dental enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. However, teeth can still be chipped or cracked if they are subjected to heavy forces. Unlike bones, which can repair after a break, once the enamel has been lost or damaged, it cannot grow back or repair itself.

    This article examines some of the things that you can do to protect your teeth from being damaged.

    Read This Article Keeping Your Teeth SafeContinue

  • A patient having their mouth checked for ulcers

    Mouth Ulcers: Benign or Sinister?

    An ulcer in the mouth is usually benign but can be serious. Learn about the different types of ulcers and what to do if one persists.

    Read This Article Mouth Ulcers: Benign or Sinister?Continue

Browse our collection of articles

  • Brushing and Flossing
  • Children's Dental Health
  • Dental First Aid
  • Dental Implant Articles
  • Diet and Dental Disease
  • General Health and Dental Disease
  • Preventing Dental Disease
  • Other Articles About Dental Health

Browse our collection of articles

  • Brushing and Flossing
  • Children's Dental Health
  • Dental First Aid
  • Dental Implant Articles
  • Diet and Dental Disease
  • General Health and Dental Disease
  • Preventing Dental Disease
  • Other Articles About Dental Health

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Dental Emergencies
      • Emergency appointments
      • Dental First Aid
    • Your First Appointment
    • Nervous Patients
    • Sleep Dentistry
    • Dental Implants
    • Preventive Dentistry
      • Preventive Dentistry
      • Check-Up and Clean
      • Oral Cancer Checks
      • Management of Gum Disease
      • Treatment of Tooth Sensitivity
      • Fissure Sealants
      • Management of Teeth Grinding
      • Mouthguards
    • General Dentistry
      • Children’s Dentistry
      • Fillings
      • Dental Crowns and Bridges
      • Root Canal Therapy
      • Wisdom Teeth
      • Extractions
      • Management of Missing Teeth
      • Dentures
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Dental Veneers
    • Technology
      • Digital Dentistry
      • Diagnocam
  • Articles
    • Coronavirus
    • Brushing and Flossing
      • Flossing
      • Better Brushing
      • Choosing the Right Way to Clean Between Your Teeth
      • Cleaning Around Braces
    • Children’s Dental Health
      • Children and Dental Accidents
      • Child Dental Benefits Schedule
      • When Should Kids Start Cleaning Their Teeth?
      • Oral Health for Babies and Children
    • Dental First Aid
      • Dental First Aid for the Knocked Out Tooth
      • Dental First Aid for the Dislodged Tooth
      • Dental First Aid for the Broken Tooth
      • Dental First Aid for the Lacerated Mouth
    • Dental Implant Articles
      • Having a Dental Implant: What You Need to Know
      • The Cost of Dental Implants
      • Dental Implants and Smoking
    • Diet and Dental Disease
      • The Danger of Hidden Sugars in Our Diet
      • Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Diet
      • Consume Fewer Acidic Drinks
      • Tooth-Friendly School Lunches
    • General Health and Dental Disease
      • Breast Cancer, Oral Health and Dental Treatment
      • Polio and Oral Health
      • Heart Health and Dental Health
      • Diabetes and Oral Health
    • Preventing Dental Disease
      • How Smoking Affects Your Dental Health
      • Bad Breath (Halitosis) and What to Do About It
      • Tips for a Healthy Mouth
      • Proactive Dental Care: Halting Tooth Decay in Its Tracks
      • Saving Teeth, Hero-dontics Optional
      • For Which Sports Should a Mouthguard Be Worn?
      • Mouthguards: Seatbelts for Your Teeth
      • Keeping Your Teeth Safe
      • Mouth Ulcers: Benign or Sinister?
    • Other Articles About Dental Health
      • Explaining Tooth Decay
      • How Often Should I Have Dental X-rays (Radiographs)?
      • Studying, Exams, and Tooth Decay
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    • About Dr Ailin Teo
    • QIP Accredited
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