News and dental care information from Woo Wang Dental.
About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one time this kind of birth defect sentenced a child to a lifetime of social stigma and related health issues. But thanks to a surgical breakthrough over […]
Read articleHelping your child care for their teeth starts with a routine you can repeat on busy mornings and tired evenings. You do not need a perfect chart or an elaborate reward system. Start with the basics, help with the parts your child cannot manage yet, and ask questions when something is difficult. Start brushing when […]
Read articleFans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of his death was an aggressive form of esophageal cancer. This disease, which is related to oral cancer, may not get as much attention as some others. […]
Read articleWe breathe every moment of every day and we’re hardly aware of it most of the time. But if you take the time to focus, you’ll find two possible pathways for your breath: through the nose or through the mouth. While either pathway provides the air exchange needed to live, nose breathing offers better health […]
Read articleIf you’re about to undergo orthodontic treatment, you’re going to face a challenge keeping your teeth and gums clean wearing braces. That in turn could increase your chances for tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, which could diminish your future dental health and disrupt your current orthodontic treatment. The main hygiene tasks of brushing and […]
Read articleWith a 95-plus percent survival rate after ten years, dental implants are one of the most durable replacement restorations available. Implants can potentially last much longer than less expensive options, which could make them a less costly choice in the long run. But although a rare occurrence, implants can and do fail—often in the first […]
Read articleConcerned about how braces might look at work, school, or in photographs? There are several ways to straighten teeth, and appearance can be part of the discussion. The starting point is an examination of your teeth and bite, followed by a plan that fits your dental needs. In an earlier Dear Doctor interview, Mayim Bialik […]
Read articleIf you followed the 2018 FIFA World Cup Soccer games, you probably know that one of this year’s biggest surprises was the debut of the team from Iceland—the smallest country ever to earn a chance at the sport’s top prize. But here’s something you may not have known: When he’s not on the field, the […]
Read articleSmile gaps cause a number of problems. Most obvious are the facial changes and poor self-image caused by missing teeth. Fortunately, Dr. Kenneth Woo, Dr. Edmond Woo, and Dr. Ho Kai Wang span gaps with state-of-the-art dental implants–artificial teeth custom-designed to look and operate just like real teeth. Plus, dental implants from these skilled Gaithersburg […]
Read articleWhite, translucent teeth are the hallmark of a beautiful smile. But with age or the foods we eat our teeth’s natural brightness can dim to a dingy yellow. If this is your case, you may be able to benefit from teeth whitening techniques that brighten up your less than “pearly whites.” A teeth whitening treatment […]
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