by Dr. Sonny Lee | Jul 19, 2022 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Children, Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Poor oral care and hygiene can lead to toothache and pain, with child tooth decay being the most prevalent oral condition among Australian children today. Approximately 42% of children aged 5 to 10 years old have experienced tooth cavities. While there are a range of...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Nov 26, 2021 | Oral Health Children, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
You might think that removing plaque happens automatically with brushing their teeth. But not all parents clean their child’s teeth and gums in equal measure. Some opt for a quick light brush and miss the hidden plaque behind teeth. Other more scrupulous parents...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Oct 27, 2021 | Oral Health Children, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
You’re a parent and your young toddler has just got their first tiny front teeth. So, it’s time to start cleaning them after ‘feed’ time. But do you use your finger or a damp cloth? Or head off to the supermarket to buy them a toothbrush? Toothbrushes are the most...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Sep 24, 2021 | Fees and Insurance, News and Research, Oral Health Children
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) was introduced back in 2014 to provide financial support for eligible children aged 2-17 years old to receive essential dental services. This benefit covers the cost of preventative and restorative dental treatments up to a...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Feb 15, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Children
Most people are unaware of the effects mouth breathing has on orthodontic treatment until after they get their teeth straightened or realigned. Whether they have received braces or Invisalign aligner treatment, a relapse usually occurs to some degree, even after a...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Feb 29, 2020 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Education, Oral Links to General Health
Everyone has knows the benefits of good body posture, but not too many people know about tongue posture. Proper tongue posture is very important to oral development and even one’s face shape. Good tongue posture helps correct oral development The principles of tongue...