by Dr Stephen Wong | Mar 1, 2020 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues, Prevention
Tooth fillings are essential dental treatment to help repair and restore function to teeth with small to medium cavities. While most people know what different types of fillings are available, not so many know which ones are more suitable for the cavity they have....
by Dr Stephen Wong | Jan 24, 2020 | Children Oral Health, Dental Care, Men Oral Health, Oral Conditions & Issues, Risk Factors, 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 | Jan 31, 2019 | Dental Care, Dental Checkup & Cleaning, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Women Oral Health
As a woman, the general rules for maintaining good oral health still apply, including a healthy, nutritional diet; a good oral care routine; and regular visits to the dentist. However, sometimes women have unique oral health concerns that need to be considered....
by Dr Stephen Wong | May 25, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues
If you have a tooth that is severely damaged or broken by decay, erosion or injury, a dental crown can be used to restore your tooth back to its original form, appearance, strength, and function. Dental crowns are prosthetic teeth that are shaped and designed to fit...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Jan 26, 2018 | Dental Care, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Root canal therapy (RCT) is a dental treatment used to replace damaged, inflamed, diseased, infected or dying tooth pulp in your affected tooth’s root canal system. RCT can save teeth damaged by infection and inflammation, thus avoiding potential abscesses,...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Nov 16, 2017 | Dental Care, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease Periodontal disease (or periodontitis) is an inflammatory condition of the gum tissue surrounding your teeth. The signs of periodontal disease are often unnoticed until it is at an advanced stage. This degenerative oral...