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You would think that dentistry would have come to an agreement on basic concepts, such as “how the jaws should come together” and “how the teeth should meet”. You would think that because dentistry addresses these issues on a day to day basis. You would also think that because dentistry is supposed to be the…
We’re noticing that more and more people wish they could do something about their gummy smiles, or gumlines that are uneven. This seems to be a hot topic, and makes us pleased that more and more people are paying attention to more than just their teeth. The secret’s out: the look of a smile depends…
Best wishes for a happy new year everyone! May you and your family enjoy health and prosperity for 2013! Elston Wong
This ain’t your 1950’s dentistry anymore, and you’re not in Kansas. Welcome to modern day dentistry, and it is everything that you hope dentistry can be. In fact, what dentistry can do would probably blow your mind, and it can all be done in Barrie! Dentistry has evolved from basically a technical exercise with relatively…
This ain’t your 1950’s dentistry anymore, and you’re not in Kansas. Welcome to modern day dentistry, and it is everything that you hope dentistry can be. In fact, what dentistry can do would probably blow your mind, and it can all be done in Barrie! Dentistry has evolved from basically a technical exercise with relatively…
For various reasons, some people suffer from some sort of anxiety when coming to their dentist. For these people, the anxiety can sometimes be so overwhelming that they avoid going at all. If you’ve had that problem, or you would like your dental visits to be more pleasant, sedation can often provide the relief that…
This column will address a daily pet peeve of ours: the role of dental insurance. And while the answer to the question “Who owns your teeth?” may seem self-evident (literally), we regularly see behaviour that would suggest otherwise. Let’s do a thought experiment to illustrate the deleterious effects of dental insurance on mouths. Yep, we…
This blog usually contains information about things either concerning dental topics, or more recently, interesting things that our dental patients are doing. This post, is absolutely frought with conflict of interest, so I will issue full disclosure right now: Dr. Mei-Ling Chan is my wife, so I basically have no choice but to promote her new…
(BARRIE, ON) July 27, 2012 – Dr. Elston Wong Dentistry is donating 100% of the profits made from the purchase of their take-home tooth whitening kits to The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario. Effective this year, the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation will now be presented with an annual cheque donation on behalf…
News flash: Effective immediately, Dr. Elston Wong Dentistry will be donating all profits from take-home tooth whitening to RVH, or more accurately, RVRHC (Royal Victoria Hospital is no more, now to be known as The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.) Once a year, the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation will be given a cheque on behalf…
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