News and dental care information from Woo Wang Dental.
There is more to teeth than just for chewing or biting food; it also helps everyone communicate with one another. Fortunately, for people who find social interactions challenging due to their dental troubles, there are effective solutions available in the form of cosmetic dentistry treatments. But as its name implies, is this particular field in […]
Read articleAnyone would agree that tooth loss is never a pleasant experience. The good news is, the continuous improvements in dental care makes it possible for everyone to regain their smiles. Dentures, which have been the go-to treatment for many, has also been improved to cater to the needs of many people. At Woo Wang Dental, […]
Read articleStraighter and attractive-looking teeth are features people have always wanted to achieve. Teeth that are crooked or misaligned are some of the most common problems encountered by the people. These orthodontic problems not only look unpleasant, but it also makes cleaning the teeth thoroughly more difficult. Teeth that cannot be adequately cleaned promotes the buildup […]
Read articleDental crowns are common dental options recommended to the patients to improve the appearance, health, and functions of chipped or decayed teeth. Although dental crowns are widely used in dentistry, some patients may not be familiar with what they really are. Before they decide on getting a dental crown, they must know and understand what […]
Read articleFor lucky people, their smiles seem flawless since their permanent teeth grew in perfectly aligned. If you’re not one of those lucky people, you might need to undergo orthodontic treatments to ensure that your smile is aligned. Teeth-straightening treatments are popular to fix unsightly and crooked teeth. However, there is a chance that straightened teeth […]
Read articleScared to see the dentist because of an intense toothache? You may be thinking that it is because of an infection. Now the dentist approaches you confirming your fear—“you need a root canal.” You immediately think of any other ways to fix the problem; however, the other option left is to have the tooth extracted. […]
Read articleBite problems aren’t limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren’t there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but they’ve been crowded out and blocked from erupting. We call this condition impaction. Any tooth can become impacted and affect the bite, but a person’s smile […]
Read articleOnce upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a few drawbacks, one of the biggest being appearance: when you’re wearing braces, everyone can see you’re wearing them. That changed a couple of decades ago with […]
Read articleThere are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent of the population. Even so, these irregular reddish patches resembling land masses on a map (hence the name) might be alarming at first glance—but they pose […]
Read articleHow many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Bialik, who plays the lovably geeky Amy Farrah Fowler on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory… and earned her PhD from UCLA. Acknowledging her nerdy side, Bialik […]
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