by Dr Stephen Wong | Sep 27, 2023 | Children oral health, Dental Care, Dental Treatment, Prevention
Fissure sealants are a simple, affordable and effective way to protect your child’s oral health. These preventative treatments prevent tooth decay by sealing the hard-to-reach grooves on their back molars and premolars. If you are considering fissure sealants for your...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Nov 26, 2021 | Children oral health, Dental Care, Dental Check-Up & Cleaning, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Keeping your child’s teeth clean & plaque-free is not a guarantee in itself for healthy teeth and gums. Your child’s teeth can erode even if their teeth are squeaky clean. Tooth erosion results from direct exposure to food acids, while tooth decay is...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Jan 24, 2020 | Children oral health, Dental Care, Men Oral Health, Oral Conditions and Issues, Risk Factors, Senior Oral Health, Signs & Symptoms, Women Oral Health
Where do hidden cavities occur in your mouth? Not all tooth decay and cavities lie in plain sight. You may check out all your tooth surfaces in the mirror while you brush your teeth and not see a thing. However, chances are there may be caries or a cavity in the tooth...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Jun 28, 2019 | Children oral health, Dental Care, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have made important findings regarding the formation of tooth enamel and the related oral health complications for children. The American researchers presented their findings, earlier this year, at the 2019...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Feb 28, 2019 | Children oral health, Dental Care, Oral Health, Prevention
For a lot of parents, when it comes to getting their young kids to brush their teeth, it can be an uphill battle. It’s a common problem for kids to be resistant at toothbrush time, and every child is different. However, fear not, there are ways to help motivate...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Mar 30, 2018 | Children oral health, Dental Care, Mouthguard, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention
Due to the tireless efforts by Australian sports and dental groups to raise public awareness about the risks of oral injury in contact sports, mouthguards have become an essential safeguard against oral injury for today’s young athletes – at training and...