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 | Jan 29, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues, Signs & Symptoms
What are the options for dental restorations? Personalised restorative dental solutions are designed to enhance your oral health to improve both how your smile looks and the manner in which your teeth function to perform all their daily tasks. Options include veneers,...
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 | 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...