by Stephen Wong | Sep 2, 2026 | Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Signs & Symptoms
Is it okay for my wisdom teeth to stay? For the longest time, saying goodbye to your wisdom teeth was treated as an inevitable part of growing up. Once those third molars started appearing, or even showed up on a routine X-ray, extraction seemed like the obvious next...
by Stephen Wong | Nov 27, 2025 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Pathogens, Signs & Symptoms
Uncomfy dentures may reveal fungal infections Dull aches or redness under dentures can be red flags. . It’s easy to blame the soreness on a poor fit or pressure spots, or maybe you think it’s just from wearing your dentures too long. But truth be told, that lingering...
by Stephen Wong | Sep 29, 2025 | Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors
When you think of acid reflux, you probably imagine a burning sensation in the chest, bloating, or a sour taste in the mouth. But did you know that it can also quietly damage your teeth, even if you don’t feel any of the usual symptoms? Many people suffer from what’s...
by Stephen Wong | Aug 1, 2025 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
We all know the feeling. You wake up, stretch, and as soon as you open your mouth, there it is. Morning breath. It’s an almost universal human experience and, for most people, nothing more than a mild inconvenience easily fixed with a good brush and rinse. But what...
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...