Archive for January 2020
How does smoking affect my teeth and gums
Dr Oh Xue Ling ( BDS Adelaide) Most people are well aware that smoking is detrimental to health, especially to your lungs and heart. However, most are unaware of how tobacco effects your oral health. What are some effects of smoking seen in the mouth? Gum disease Smokers are more likely to develop gum disease…
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Dr Rosalind Ho BDS (S’pore) MFGDP (UK) Most patients are not aware of their dental condition until they feel some pain and decide to go to the dentist. The half yearly check up is important for a few reasons; What may a dental check-up reveal ? 1 Most dental lesions like initial decay may not…
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