by Stephen Wong | Feb 28, 2026 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention
Why your mouth feels dry and what to do It’s not a nice way to wake up, with your tongue feeling stuck to the roof of your mouth. It almost feels like a dry and uncomfortable piece of toast which has been left out too long. Most people occasionally experience this...
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 | Mar 27, 2024 | Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Pathogens, Prevention
Recent research focused on gum disease, bad breath and the oral bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum has hinted that certain oral bacteria present in your gums may have implications beyond the confines of the mouth. Indeed, it may even jeopardise your heart health....
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...