Can Bottle Feeding Have an Impact on a Children’s Oral Health? Research indicates that malocclusion (bite problems), tooth decay and crowded teeth can all stem from a diet containing too [...]
What Age Should Kids Start Going to the Dentist? Creating a positive association with the dentist is the best way to establish a lifetime of oral hygiene care for your kids. But what’s the best [...]
Flu season is upon us and Dr. Simon Pong has put together a few expert tips to help you stay healthy: Avoid close contact with anyone that may be sick or have the flu. The flu is easily spread [...]
Can I recycle my toothbrush? It is recommended that you change your toothbrush every three months. Although this is great for our personal health, it’s not great for the environment. The standard [...]
At Dr. Simon Pong, we get asked lots of questions about eating different foods and consuming sugar. One of our most frequently asked questions is: Is Chocolate Good For Your Teeth? The short [...]
Does Kissing Cause Cavities In Children? Tooth decay is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus Mutans (SM), which can be transferred to your child’s mouth through saliva. The higher the [...]
Teething Facts & Tips When babies and toddlers are cutting their new teeth, this can be a time of stress and concern for many parents. It can be hard for moms and dads to see their children [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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