by Stephen Wong | Dec 20, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Risk Factors
Is overseas dentistry a bargain, or a nightmare waiting to happen? The lure of lower costs can make overseas dental care look tempting, drawing many to explore options beyond Australia’s borders. But beneath the appealing initial price tag lies a range of risks that...
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 | Jan 29, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Hygiene Care, Risk Factors
Restorative dentistry addresses both the aesthetics and functionality of your teeth, ensuring each aspect of your oral health is comprehensively cared for. Not only can restorative treatment options like veneers, inlays, onlays and crowns enhance the look of your...
by Stephen Wong | Oct 12, 2023 | Mouthguard, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention, Risk Factors
Despite the outrageous claims of unscrupulous over-the-counter and online mouthguard retailers, nothing beats a custom-fitted mouthguard created by your dentist. In fact, these “do-it-yourself” mouthguards have been proven to be far less safe and effective...
by Stephen Wong | Sep 27, 2023 | Dental Emergencies, Dental Treatment, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention, Risk Factors
What can you do about wisdom teeth pain? After your 17th birthday and before your 25th, you may typically notice your final set of teeth begin to emerge right at the back of your jaw. Known as “wisdom teeth ”or “third molars”, the eruption of these teeth may be...
by Stephen Wong | May 14, 2022 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Education, Dental Treatment, Mouthguard, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention, Risk Factors
Teeth grinding or bruxism is an oral condition where patients clench, gnash or grind their teeth. Bruxism can be experienced day and night but interestingly, each has their own set of causes or etiology that requires different treatment protocols and management....