by Dr Elmer Lee | Oct 17, 2025 | Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues, Signs & Symptoms
You’re in the middle of your day—maybe working, chatting, or eating—when you feel it: a dull throb at the back of your mouth. It starts off subtle, then grows into something harder to ignore. Maybe it’s accompanied by swelling, jaw stiffness, or even difficulty...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Sep 29, 2025 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Links to General Health
When a tooth goes missing, it doesn’t just leave a gap in your smile. Over time, the bone underneath that empty space begins to shrink away. As the bone sinks, the cheeks can start to look hollow, and the face may take on a sunken, older appearance. It can be mistaken...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Mar 11, 2025 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues
Smart teeth whitening for a smile you’ll adore A bright, confident smile can change the way you feel about yourself, but with endless whitening options—professional treatments, at-home kits, and DIY tricks—it’s tough to know what actually works. The good news?...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Jan 24, 2025 | Oral Health Children, Prevention, Risk Factors
Play safer with custom mouthguards The world slows as the collision looms—you see it, but there’s no time to move. These split-second impacts in football, rugby, cricket, and netball ignite cheers from fans and adrenaline in players. Yet, behind the excitement and the...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Dec 18, 2024 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Prevention
Stop decay in its tracks with tooth fillings Tooth decay—better known as cavities—affects people of all ages and starts when harmful bacteria in your mouth produce acids that attack and erode your enamel. Left untreated, this can lead to pain, infection, and even...