by Dr Stephen Wong | Mar 27, 2024 | Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Did you know that gum disease is more common in people with kidney problems than in the general population? The two-way street connecting gum and kidney health needs your attention if you are serious about taking a comprehensive approach to whole-body wellbeing. For a...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Feb 29, 2024 | Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Is dry mouth a silent signal of sugar imbalance? Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is more than just a minor inconvenience. It’s a common yet often overlooked condition that might be hinting at a deeper and more serious issue—specifically, an imbalance in blood sugar...
by Dr Stephen Wong | May 11, 2023 | Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention, Women Oral Health
Pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant mothers, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges. One of these challenges is maintaining good oral health, which is crucial not only for the mother’s well-being but also for the health of the developing...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Apr 15, 2022 | Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
In a recently published study by the University of Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, N.Y., new evidence shows people who are overweight may experience chronic inflammation leading to the development of dental bone loss. More specifically, this bone loss occurred in...
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 | 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....