What is Dental Anxiety? Causes & Solutions

What is Dental Anxiety? Causes & Solutions

Fear of the Dentist? You’re not alone! In fact, 16.1% of Australians experience ‘high dental fear’, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia titled "Dental fear in Australia: who's afraid of the dentist?" When...
Can Bad Oral Hygiene Cause Cancer?

Can Bad Oral Hygiene Cause Cancer?

No, bad oral hygiene is not considered a direct cause of cancer. However, poor oral hygiene in Australia has been linked to an increased risk of mouth and throat cancers, according to the Oral Health Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. This...