by Dr Elmer Lee | Mar 24, 2026 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Map the meaning of your gum spots and patches You are brushing your teeth, leaning a little closer to the mirror, when something catches your eye. A small patch on your gums appears different from the surrounding tissue. It might look white and slightly textured,...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Feb 25, 2026 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues
Mind the gap, or resolve it? Whether it’s a family trait you’ve had since childhood or a space that has gradually widened over time, a front tooth gap — known clinically as a diastema — is one of the most common reasons people visit the dentist. For some, it’s a...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Jan 20, 2026 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Children, Prevention
How dummies can shape a child’s smile When is the dummy a good idea? For many parents, dummies (also known as pacifiers) are part of the early rhythm of family life. They soothe unsettled babies, help little ones drift off to sleep, and can offer a sense of calm...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Dec 30, 2025 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome
What gum disease stage are you in, and how to reverse it Bleeding gums. A bit of tenderness. That nagging bad breath that just won’t go away. It’s easy to shrug these things off as symptoms of ageing. We’ve all had moments where we think there’s nothing we can...
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...
