A change in hormone levels during peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause have a significant effect on oral health. This is because the stages of menopause are a result of a decrease in oestrogen and progesterone levels.  Progesterone is a bone metabolizing...

Menopause begins between the ages of thirty-five to forty-five for most women. If you have a patient experiencing dry mouth, menopause should be a consideration during your clinical examination. Here is a helpful list of medical history questions for menopausal...

What can naturally help us sleep? Removal of stimulants before bedtime. This means caffeine, screens, and sugar. Have a soothing cup of chamomile tea and read a book. Think of the lead-up to bedtime as a peaceful space and fill...

In this month's Dr. Heff's blog, we thought you might like some professional advice on snoring and information on invasive and non-invasive ways to cope.  Snoring disrupts the your sleep, your partners sleep, and can be an indicator that your...

Most people show some amount of chewing or clenching movements when they are asleep, but the difference with Bruxism, also known as tooth grinding, is that the frequency and the forces are far greater, leading to problems in dental health. So,...

Sleep Apnoea can be a difficult, and scary, condition to live with and we'd like to offer some dental health advice. Firstly, what is Sleep Apnoea and how does it impact on daily living and sleep? Sleep Apnoea happens when the...