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 | 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...
