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 | Nov 6, 2025 | Oral Health, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome, Prevention
Can you eat your way to oral health? You’ve heard “you are what you eat”—but did you know your smile reflects it too? The foods and drinks you enjoy every day can do more than just satisfy your cravings—they can strengthen or weaken your teeth and gums. From crunchy...
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 | 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...
by Dr Elmer Lee | Oct 11, 2024 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Prevention, Risk Factors
A root canal can effectively eliminate dental pain and infection, but did you know further treatment is often recommended afterwards to protect the treated tooth? Given the great degree of improvement the root canal provides, you might wonder if further steps to...
