by Dr Stephen Wong | Sep 29, 2025 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Prevention, Risk Factors
When tooth loss doesn’t wait for old age Think losing teeth only happens when you’re older? Think again. Australians as young as 15–24 are already missing an average of 2.5 teeth, while those aged 25–44 have lost about 3.3 teeth, according to recent studies. By middle...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Aug 29, 2025 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health, Oral Pathogen, Prevention
That icy burst of mint after a quick swish of mouthwash can feel like a mini victory—a clean mouth, fresh breath, and a sense of confidence that you’ve done just a little extra for your teeth. It’s quick, satisfying, and often the final flourish of a good oral care...
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 mouth-kidney connection needs your attention if you are serious about taking a comprehensive approach to whole-body wellbeing. For a bit of...
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...
by Dr Stephen Wong | Oct 6, 2017 | Dental Care, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Periodontal disease (periodontitis) affects millions of adults in Australia, who have some form of this inflammatory condition of the gums. If left untreated, periodontal disease can result in irreversible damage to the connective ligaments and hard tissue that...