by Stephen Wong | Aug 20, 2026 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues
What changes when you lose a tooth? Maybe you’ve seen a parent or grandparent get by for years with a missing tooth and figured it can’t be that big a deal. And sure, you can live with a gap. Living your best life with one, however, can be a different story. You...
by Stephen Wong | Apr 16, 2026 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues
How a custom bridge could save your bite Missing a tooth rarely remains an isolated concern. Your mouth functions as an integrated system, where each tooth supports the stability, alignment, and function of the others. When a gap is left untreated, the surrounding...
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...