Snoring, mouth breathing and sleep disturbances have a profound flow-on effect on general health and well being. Dr David McIntosh is a well known paediatric ENT who explains some of the concerning ramifications when issues are undiagnosed or untreated, and the significance to other systems in the body.

Can cleaning your teeth really improve your health? Find out the real reason why you need to clean your teeth well and how the impact of poor oral hygiene practices can adversely affect every part of your body. Daily management of the oral biofilm is vital to great general health, and this episode helps to explain exactly why it is so!

# 6 Teeth whitening is a popular modern-day addition to personal presentation and there are some big decisions to be made in deciding what is right for you. Cathy and her guest Kylie Svaricek discuss the differences in available whitening materials and techniques and what to consider if you are considering whitening your teeth. They cover everything from home care kits to the most professional application options to help you understand what may be right (or wrong) with some of the available techniques so your choice can be safe and effective.

What makes for a great start to life long oral health and wellness for your child? Cathy and Erin chat about their approach to helping their little patients get a great head start in dental care. Valuable information and tips for everyone involved in looking after the youngest of children – parents and carers.

The use of silver fluorides in dental care to manage dental decay is not new and has been used in many countries around the world for over 50 years. The use in Australia began in the 1970s, pioneered by Dr Graham Craig and his colleagues from Sydney University. It was born out of necessity to help provide dental care for children who had high needs and an unparalleled fear of traditional dental care. Dr Craig developed a world-first water-based solution was developed to help with this situation.
Cathy and Dr Craig discuss these early days, the reintroduction of silver fluorides into contemporary care and the differences using silver fluorides is having in modern dental settings for consumers of all ages.

Pat and Cathy are both orofacial myologists with dental backgrounds. The role of incorrect muscular movement and strength can adversely affect the development of oral habits, breathing, chewing and speaking and can be a powerful force in changing the shape of the teeth and jaws. They discuss their roles and the experiences that have made this part of their career so rewarding.