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 [...]
Millions of new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year in Canada and the United States, and there are more cancer patients being treated as outpatients than ever before. At Simon Pong Dentistry, [...]
What is a tongue scraper ? A tongue scraper is a long, thin, flat , flexible piece of plastic or metal that can be bent into a ‘U’ shape to clean the surface of the tongue. How do you use a [...]
Brushing alone misses 75% of your mouth which raises the question, should I use a mouth rinse? Mouth rinses are used for a variety of reasons such as to reduce plaque, freshen breath, reduce [...]
