Alcohol
- Alcohol
For specific information such as government strategies for dealing with alcohol-related social and health issues follow the links to the related HealthInsite topic pages below. More information about guidelines for safe drinking can be found at: ...
- Bad breath
This fact sheet explains the causes of bad breath, and the steps you can take to reduce or prevent it.
- Care following dental surgery
This fact sheet provides people who have had dental surgery with information about what to expect during the recovery process, how to avoid complication and what to do if they occur.
- Dry Mouth
A dry mouth (or xerostomia) is due to decreased saliva flow or changes in the amount of saliva produced. It can be mild or severe and often develops gradually. This fact sheet explains what causes a dry mouth and what you should do about it.
- Hepatitis B
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, some drugs and chemicals, and by infection. Hepatitis B is one form of hepatitis. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is one of the most ...
- Meningococcal disease - antibiotics for close contacts of a person with meningococcal infection: ciprofloxacin, rifampicin
Close contacts of a person with meningococcal disease sometimes develop the disease. Some close contacts are carriers of the meningococcal bacteria and can transmit these bacteria to others who may become ill. To decrease this risk, public ...
- Mouth rinses
This fact sheet discusses when to use a mouth rinse, common types of mouth rinses and how to use a mouth rinse most effectively.
- Tooth wear
This fact sheet identifies the types of tooth wear, and discusses the causes of dental erosion and how you can minimise the risk.
Last updated: 16 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 16 May, 2012
