by Stephen Wong | Feb 28, 2018 | Dental Education, Oral Hygiene Care
The leading cause of tooth loss is periodontal (gum) disease. There are a number of other causes that also contribute to the development of periodontal disease in individuals. These include tooth decay, cavities (caries) and oral injury. Risk factors A number of risk...
by Stephen Wong | Jan 26, 2018 | Mouthguard, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention
Despite the outrageous claims of unscrupulous over-the-counter and online mouthguard retailers, nothing beats a custom-fitted mouthguard made by your dentist. In fact, these “do-it-yourself” mouthguards have been proven to be far less safe and effective in...
by Stephen Wong | Dec 15, 2017 | Dental Emergencies, Dental Surgery, Dental Treatment, Diagnosis, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Senior, Prevention
Wisdom teeth – your third set of molars – are the last permanent teeth to emerge from your gums, and typically, they appear between the ages of 17 and 25 years. Since these teeth don’t come until you are older and “wiser”, they are...