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 [...]
Dental Anxiety In Children Negative experiences at the dentist as a child can set the stage for a lifetime of dental phobia. In fact, dental anxiety (also called dental phobia, odontophobia, [...]
Summer is here! It’s hot outside and the kids are running around building up a thirst. Maybe you’re packing lunches for day camps. Maybe you’re stocking the fridge for fussy teenagers. [...]
At Simon Pong Dentistry, we get a lot of questions about dental x-rays from our patients. Questions like: Are x-rays safe? How much radiation do I get from a dental x-ray? How often do I need [...]