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 | 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 | 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 | Oct 26, 2019 | Dental Care, Prevention, Risk Factors
The oral health of older Australians is getting worse due to inadequate dental care according to the Australian Dental Association (ADA) – with the most disadvantaged group being those situated in rural and remote areas. Furthermore, the rates of decay, cavities...
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...