by Dr Elmer Lee | May 26, 2026 | Cosmetic Dentistry, News & Research, Oral Conditions & Issues
Can a dental crown look like a real tooth? One of the biggest concerns patients have before getting a dental crown is whether it will actually look natural. It is an understandable concern, especially for people who remember the noticeable crowns their parents or...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Apr 8, 2026 | Mouthguard, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Links to General Health, Splints & Trays
How oral health dictates restorative sleep Sleep is often described as a time when the brain rests and the body repairs. Yet that repair is closely connected to your oral health and is only as effective as your breathing throughout the night. Your neurological and...
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...
