by Stephen Wong | Jun 30, 2025 | Dental Emergencies, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention
It could start on the sportsfield with a teammate’s elbow smacking you in the mouth, or on your couch when you bite down on a crunchy snack. The feeling is the same—unexpected pain shooting through your tooth as you realise you’re in a dental emergency. How you...
by Stephen Wong | Mar 17, 2025 | Dental Checkup & Cleaning, Dental Treatment, Oral Health, Prevention
Every six months. It might seem boring to settle into the dental chair that often, but do you really want oral health drama or surprises? Not likely! Countless people around the world keep their bi-annual dental appointments like clockwork—for more than just a...
by Stephen Wong | Feb 28, 2025 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health Children, Prevention
Have you ever noticed those little nooks and crannies in your child’s back teeth? Those tiny spaces can be magnets for tooth decay, even with the most thorough brushing. That’s where fissure sealants come in—think of them as invisible shields that keep...
by Stephen Wong | Aug 13, 2024 | Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors
Eating disorders, such as restrictive eating, self-induced vomiting, binge eating, and misuse of laxatives or diuretics, can harm your mouth and teeth. While your dentist may be able to spot evidence of these issues in the condition of your teeth during regular...
by Stephen Wong | Jul 30, 2024 | Dental Checkup & Cleaning, Dental Fears & Anxiety, Prevention
It’s pretty well known that regular dental visits are crucial for maintaining good oral health. But for many people, the thought of a trip to the dentist can trigger a racing heartbeat and uncontrolled discomforting thoughts. Dental anxiety, also known as dental...
by Stephen Wong | Jun 1, 2024 | Dental Checkup & Cleaning, Dental Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
As you improve your brushing and flossing techniques and habits, you unlock new levels of oral health. Brushing twice a day is a great start, but it doesn’t go far enough to optimise your dental hygiene and overall health. Excellent self-care involves comprehensive...