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 | 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 | 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 | Jun 28, 2018 | Dental Care, Dental Emergencies, Dental Treatment, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Dental emergencies can happen anytime – day or night, but how do you know if you need emergency dental treatment? Can it wait till your dentist is open during normal business hours, or should you go immediately to an emergency room? Minor and major oral injuries...