by Dr Stephen Wong | Jan 24, 2020 | Children Oral Health, Dental Care, Men Oral Health, Oral Conditions & Issues, Risk Factors, Senior Oral Health, 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, Senior Oral Health
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, Senior Oral Health
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...