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 | Nov 26, 2021 | Children Oral Health, Dental Care, Dental Checkup & Cleaning, Oral Conditions & 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 | Dec 6, 2019 | Dental Care, Dental Checkup & Cleaning, Oral Health, Prevention, Risk Factors
In the past, older adults experienced tooth loss much sooner than our present generation of seniors. As a result, they replaced their missing teeth with dentures at an earlier age. While today’s older adults enjoy better overall oral health and tooth retention...
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 | Nov 30, 2018 | Dental Care, Oral Health, Prevention
A lot of foods and drinks get bad press for the harm they do to your teeth, or the effect they have on your breath. Think sweets, soft drinks and fish. But there are foods and drinks that do the opposite, and consuming them regularly can help clean and protect your...
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...