by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Nov 8, 2017 | Dental Article, Health Care Tips, Tips for Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
Diabetes sufferers are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, because people with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections. People who don’t have their diabetes under control are especially at risk. Severe...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Oct 20, 2017 | Children's Week, Dental Article
As part of Children’s Week (running from 18-26 October), My Local Dentists West Ryde is sharing the good news that if kids have healthy teeth they have a great chance of keeping them for life and avoiding dental disease. Professor David Manton, vice chair of the ADA’s...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Oct 1, 2017 | Dental Article, Tooth loss and Dental Implants
What happens when you lose your teeth? Losing teeth can be caused by natural and unnatural circumstances. But what happens when you don’t get dental implants to replace missing teeth? A lot of people don’t understand the serious implications missing teeth can have on...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Sep 14, 2017 | Dental Article, Dental Crowns Care and Maintenance
At My Local Dentists West Ryde, we use dental crowns (often called caps) in several restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Aug 9, 2017 | Dental Infographic, Sugary Drinks and Oral Health
High sugar and acidic beverages affect more than just oral health, also leading to health risks including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Here are five common drinks with high sugar levels. Soft Drinks overflow with sugar. One 355 ml can of Coca- Cola contains...
