Dr Thomas Choi (dentist), Author at My Local Dentists Northmead

Effects of Stress and Oral Health Connection to Dental Wellbeing

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | May 5, 2015 | Dental Article, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

People who are under stress are quite noticeable at one glance. You will see changes in their appearance and actions. This is because stress can highly affect your general health, including your sleep and daily habits. On the other hand, stress also upsets the health of your mouth, teeth and gums. Researchers have discovered a link between stress and oral health. That is why if you are stressed today, you must double your efforts to uphold your oral health so as to help your body prevent upcoming dental health problems.

Know More about Stress and Oral Health Relationship

Cortisol, the stress hormone, is extremely raised when you are undergoing stress. This is why your immune system becomes weak and your body’s defenses against infections are ineffective. Plaque’s harmful oral bacteria are then ready to invade your gums, making stressed individuals highly susceptible to gum disease.

Aside from gum problems, stress has been also associated with the following oral health issues:

Diseases that Lead To Oral Health Problems

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Apr 30, 2015 | Dental Infographic, General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

The 7 Most Typical Causes of A Toothache

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Apr 24, 2015 | Dental Video, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

How to Take Care of Yourself After Root Canal Treatment

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Apr 21, 2015 | Dental Article, General Dentistry, Oral Health Northmead, Preventive Dentistry, Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment, also referred to as endodontics, is a dental procedure done when the dental pulp becomes infected due to decay or injury. When the tooth has darkened in colour, it only indicates that the nerve of the tooth has died. For this reason, one is required to have root canal treatment. If the procedure is not performed, the infection will spread and damage the tooth totally.

After the procedure, the tooth becomes weak and sensitive, that is why your dentist may require you to have a crown or filling to strengthen the tooth. But first, it is important that you are aware of what to expect and what are the useful aftercare tips you should do following root canal treatment.

What to Expect after Root Canal Treatment

Your tooth may give you discomforts or exhibits a dull pain right after the root canal therapy. The tooth will be sensitive when biting and could appear to feel loose. This feeling must be experienced temporarily.

Tooth Decay: The Link between Sports Drinks and Enamel Damage

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Apr 16, 2015 | Dental Infographic, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

It’s a hard task to uphold the health of your teeth and gums daily to avoid certain oral...

Top 7 Dental Cavity Fighters

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Apr 10, 2015 | Dental Video, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

Oral Bacteria: Types, Roles and Health Effects

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Apr 1, 2015 | Dental Infographic, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

Tooth Extraction: Tips to Recover Faster

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Mar 27, 2015 | Dental Article, Dentist Northmead, Emergency Dentist Northmead, Oral Hygiene

Tooth extraction is a procedure that lets you say goodbye to your natural and permanent teeth.There are various reasons why a tooth must be removed. The most common would be due to decay or damage. At times, teeth are extracted because of treatments such as head and neck radiation, chemotherapy and orthodontic procedures.

Whatever the reasons may be, you must take care of yourself after the treatment so as to help you and your mouth recover faster.

Tooth Extraction Recovery Tips

Healthy Diet

Other patients tend to lose weight after the procedure due to nausea and eating difficulties; thus eating well must be the first priority here. To help your body heal, you must always eat enough meals in a day to get the needed nutrition.