There are a variety of cosmetic dental procedures that you can consider for improving your smile, but you’ve been thinking about veneers. It doesn’t matter if you have chipped or crooked teeth or simply want to maintain those pearly whites, learning about the potential of veneers as a smile transformer can help you to arrive …
Oral hygiene is so underrated that it could be overlooked as a rigorous exercise that is avoidable. Unfortunately, failure to maintain proper oral hygiene has consequences on our health and social life. For instance, halitosis or unpleasant looking teeth is a turn off for most people whereas most people will admire, perhaps, complement someone with …
While cavities are a major dental health concern, so are broken teeth. Breaking a tooth is a common experience, but it still can be painful and traumatic. The good news is that it’s possible to fix a broken molar or incisor. To help you understand a bit more about how professionals fix a broken tooth, …
A healthy mouth is more than just your beaming smile and straight teeth. A more crucial factor is healthy gums. Being cavity-free doesn’t mean that all is well with your mouth. Gum disease can creep in without you knowing that you have a problem because it tends to be painless. Yet, gum disease can have …
Deciding your brand and type of toothpaste is not just a decision based on cost. With so many options, it can feel overwhelming in the oral health aisle of your grocery store or pharmacy. At Dr. Emma Wu & Associates, we wanted to put together our thoughts on the subject in the form of a …
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Dr. Emma Wu & Associates is proud and excited to say we are finally open after the state-mandated shutdown of business due to COVID-19. While things are starting to get back to a new state of normalcy, things are not the same at Dr. Emma Wu & Associates. Both of our offices have been equipped …
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Of all the strange and unique health situations that pregnancy can bring about, from gestational diabetes to suddenly curly hair, dental health in pregnant women is often overlooked. After all, how can something like pregnancy affect the teeth you already have in your mouth? But in actuality, pregnancy does provide some challenges for women who …
Ever since we were children, we were taught to take care of our gums and teeth. However, factors including work and everyday stressors may cause us to forget basic teeth hygiene like flossing or using mouth wash. Luckily, making simple changes to your daily routine will help you to get back on track with your …
If you’re sitting there enjoying your morning coffee or tea, when suddenly, a stabbing pain jolts you out of your seat, then chances are, something is up. When you have a sudden change in tooth sensitivity, it’s more than just a coincidence. It’s usually due to an oral health issue that would benefit from being …
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It isn’t pleasant to think about – but throughout our lives, our teeth are constantly in danger. Harmful bacteria that feed on food particles on our mouths wear away at the surface of the teeth and ultimately lead to tooth decay. Additionally, when we eat any acidic foods, we also put our teeth at risk …