To keep your smile safe from dental damage that can arise, it is always a good idea to analyze your life, and any unhealthy habits that are you're involved in to assess any tooth hazard risks that may be present. The risk of tooth hazards can damage and cause oral accidents or injuries to your teeth and gums, which... read more »
Wong Dental's goal is for you to have the best oral health and excellent dental care throughout the year. 2017 is soon coming to a close and December 31 signifies the end of the plan year for a majority of dental insurance companies. Your dental insurance policy allows for a certain dollar amount of coverage to be provided to you... read more »
For many people, the word “dentures” makes them think of senior citizens. However, many younger and middle-aged adults are missing teeth, or have teeth that need to be replaced. And for people who may not be good candidates for dental implants, dentures may be the answer to their tooth replacement problem. If you opt for dentures, you can expect them... read more »
Did you know that your oral health can change if you are pregnant? Although your teeth and gums may often be seen as of trivial consequence during a pregnancy, the truth is your oral health care is still highly important for the health of you and your baby. If left untreated, your oral health can lead to numerous health risks.... read more »
A tooth extraction can be a grim process as losing a tooth is never easy to handle, especially psychologically. Fortunately, with the advent of dental implants, bridges, and dentures, there are tooth replacements which can be used that are natural-looking, safe, and fully functional to restore your smile. However, the recovery process after a tooth extraction depends on a few... read more »
Identifying the symptoms of jaw pain can be difficult because of the many ways jaw pain can occur. However, if jaw pain continues to be an issue and the pain does not easily go away, it may be the sign of a deeper issue. Here are a few facts about jaw and facial pain: - Common indicators of jaw and... read more »
The need to care for your teeth as a teen cannot be overstated. During your teen years, the last of your permanent teeth grow in. Once your adult teeth are in place, they need daily care to remain strong throughout your lifetime. Although teeth do weaken over time, your adult teeth can withstand a lifetime of wear and tear. One... read more »
On the playing field, an athlete seeks victory. To win, they will work their hardest, run their fastest, and hit with vigor. This vigor is usually a good thing, but sometimes it can lead to oral injury. Because mouth injuries from sports are so commonly treated at Wong Dental, we wanted to review some common injuries to help you be... read more »
Would you be surprised to hear that there are a number of things you should consider doing if you’re interested in protecting your oral heath? You may already know that you’ll need to brush and floss your teeth every day. However, did you know that a number of everyday problems might actually influence your oral health? For example, did you... read more »
Did you know that as of the early 1990s, lasers have been magnificently implemented and used in a variety of dental services? Not only are lasers highly effective at making extremely precise treatments, they are widely effective in a broad display of dental procedures to ensure maximum success for your smile. Laser dentistry is precision dentistry. Listed below are some... read more »
