Going to the Dentist While Pregnant? Here's What's Safe Thinking of going to the dentist while pregnant? You may be wondering which procedures are safe - and which aren't. We're sharing all the info you need here. Pregnancy can be one of the most wonderful times in a woman's life, but it can also be one of the most challenging.... read more »
Dental Implant Surgery: What to Expect After Surgery Dental implant surgery has had profoundly positive impacts on patients everywhere. Worried about recovery time and healing? Here's what you need to know. Dental implant surgery is a safe, painless procedure that helps improve the appearance and function of your teeth with natural-looking dental implants. Although going into surgery can be daunting, you... read more »
It’s not at all unexpected to eat a meal or snack and get something temporarily stuck between your teeth. Then, there are other times when a tough piece of food, like a popcorn hull, fruit peel or seed, can get uncomfortably lodged between two teeth. This can sometimes cause pressure, discomfort and even pain. In a case like this, Dr.... read more »
As you may know, some very popular foods could lead to problems with your breath. For that reason—along with a few others—many people tend to use breath mints and chewing gum to freshen their breath. While these are useful options, they only mask bad breath without addressing the root of the problem. In other words, if you're interested in improving... read more »
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Root canal treatment (RCT) is a dental procedure involving removal of injured, inflamed, infected or dead pulp from the tooth. The pulp is the soft tissue inside the tooth that includes nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue, which helps the tooth grow and develop. Pulp is not vitally important after the tooth has erupted and root canal... read more »
TOOTH PAIN Tooth pain is one of the most common dental emergencies. It can be due to injury or infection. Dental caries is the most common reason for toothaches. Treatment of a patient with tooth pain depends on the diagnosis of the origin of the pain. Dental pain can be an aching sensation or throbbing. It can be mild or... read more »
Your tooth enamel is made up of microscopic mineral crystals structures. While this makes tooth enamel very strong it is not impervious to enamel erosion caused by consuming acidic foods, beverages and the bacteria in your mouth. As time goes on this process, known as demineralization, can create microscopic pores and channels in your tooth enamel. Bacteria can slowly exploit these weakened... read more »
Thanks to the large strides our dentistry industry has accomplished, achieving the perfect smile has never been more attainable as it is now. Dental veneers offers a solution to many imperfections in your smile, giving you the flawless smile you have always dreamed of. To help you understand dental veneers better, our office here at Wong Dental has provided you... read more »
What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency? There are some obvious signs you’re having a dental emergency, such as a headache that won’t go away no matter what you do, a broken tooth, or any other mouth pain that could be caused by a tooth shifting. At any moment, you could suffer from a dental emergency. Perhaps you chip a tooth... read more »
E-cigarettes tend to be a popular alternative to the conventional cigarette. While avoiding traditional smoke may be useful, there is still some risk to using them. In fact, using e-cigarettes may not be great for your overall health and certainly can affect your oral health as well. Even though you are not inhaling smoke like a regular cigarette, e-cigarettes still... read more »
