Pericoronitis: Problem Wisdom Teeth
Your dentist will flush away accumulated food particles and other debris. Then, your dentist will prescribe oral antibiotics to clear up the infection.
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What is a Frenectomy?
Most of the time, dentists perform frenectomies on babies struggling with feeding issues or speech concerns. However, sometimes, dental health practitioners recommend frenectomies for adults, too.
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Bruxism: The Daily Grind
Dr. Fred Wong and the staff at Blue Ocean Dentistry use the latest available dental treatments, equipment, and materials – all of which make a marked difference in our patients’ experiences. We are committed to helping our patients achieve optimal dental health.
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Happy National Oral Health Month
This June, take preventative steps to make sure your mouth and the rest of your body remain healthy throughout the year. Compared to other parts of the body, people more often ignore problems in their mouths.
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May is National Dental Care Month
Thaddeus P. Hyatt was one of the first to promote the preventative dental health care that seems so routine today. Starting in 2018, National Dental Care Month has been observed every year.
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Traumatic Dental Injuries
If the pulp remains healthy, no additional treatment may be needed. During an injury a tooth may be pushed up into its socket. This is one of the more serious injuries. We will try to reposition and stabilize your tooth.
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The Best Way to Whiten Teeth
If you prefer to skip the in-office treatment, we also offer take-home trays and custom mouth guards. By wearing these at home while you sleep or work around the house, you’ll see great results.
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Non-SurgicalTreatments for Early Gum Disease
The first sign of periodontitis is gum bleeding, swelling, and redness. And, if left untreated, this damages gums and could even cause teeth to fall out.
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Having a Tooth Pulled: Dental Extractions
In cases where the tooth is impacted, the dentist will cut away gum and bone tissue covering the tooth. Then, using forceps, he will grasp the tooth and gently rock it back and forth to loosen it from the jawbone and ligaments holding it in place.
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Fluoride: Myths & Facts
In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan began a comparison test between the city and nearby Muskegon. They started the study after they began adding fluoride to drinking water. In the meantime, Muskegon went without. In the process, researchers performed “before and after” dental exams – among other tests to both groups.
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