At Dr. Simon Pong, we often get asked whether kissing can cause cavities in children. The fact is that tooth decay is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus Mutans which is passed from [...]
Teething occurs when the baby teeth start to erupt or break through the gums. The effects of teething is different for every child. Some babies breeze through cutting their teeth, while other [...]
Piercing the tongue, lip, and cheeks as a form of body art has grown in popularity with adolescents and young adults over the last few years. Here are some important facts to consider before [...]
We all remember going to the dentist as a child and, at the end of our cleaning and check-up appointment, receiving a fluoride treatment. The old, hard trays were filled to the rim with an orange [...]
Caring for your teeth includes caring for your toothbrush. If you don’t have a clean toothbrush, then you are a risk of spreading bacteria and are not on a path to clean teeth. Here are some [...]
There is a direct relationship between your heart health and your oral health — and maintaining proper oral hygiene is key to staying healthy. Here are some important facts to consider: Heart [...]
For many people, the new year means that your benefit plan has reset, or a new insurance plan has begun. Understanding what your insurance company covers can be difficult because dental offices [...]
Your temporomandibular joint is TMJ. TMJ is a hinge that allows us to move our jaw up and down, side to side, and back and forth. TMD is TMJ disorder. TMJ disorder is common in 15% of adults [...]
Many people use mouthwash every day. Some people even use mouthwash several times a day! The question is: Does mouthwash do more harm than good? We are taught to swish with mouthwash for 30 [...]
My gums bleed, is this normal? The simple answer is no! It is not normal if your gums bleed. Bleeding is a sign that your gums are unhealthy. Is it because I brushed too hard before coming to see [...]