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 | 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 | Jun 11, 2025 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
There’s a near-invisible enemy doing its best to sabotage your smile. Hard to see and easy to ignore, plaque can lead to cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss if left unchecked. But what exactly is plaque, and how can you fight back? Let’s break it down—what...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Mar 22, 2024 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
Oral health and chronic disease risk Each part of our body acts together with each other as one big integrated system, with different elements interrelating in complicated ways. Recently, researchers have been increasingly interested in precisely how our oral health...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Dec 14, 2023 | Bite Correction Dentistry, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Children, Oral Links to General Health, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Sleep disorders
Childhood obstructive sleep apnoea Good sleep is essential for every child’s overall health and well-being. Take a moment to reflect on your child’s quality of sleep over the past few nights. Did your child sleep soundly through the night without any...
by Dr Elmer Lee | May 2, 2023 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Are you dreaming of a perfect smile? Dental veneers might be the answer you’re looking for! These thin coverings of porcelain or composite material are bonded to the front of your teeth to enhance both their appearance and function. Veneers can effectively...
