We have reopened for regular dental appointments. In light of Covid-19 public health concerns, there will be some changes to our usual protocols. Click here to learn more.
People's desire for straight teeth has evolved from "something for my kids" to an almost essential part of getting a job, and we can do something to help. Orthodontics can not only straighten teeth, but boost self-esteem by eliminating a potential source of embarrassment. See what Dr. Elston Wong Dentistry can do for you, and hopefully we... READ MORE
July 27, 2013
For many people in Barrie, a dental filling or crown may be the only artificial body part they have. When a tooth can no longer be saved, whether caused by trauma, decay, or gum disease, it must be extracted. But why replace a missing tooth, and what prosthetics are available? First, the why: Missing teeth do not... READ MORE
July 20, 2013
For one reason or another, people often have a hard time understanding dental fees. A perception that dental care in Barrie is expensive can often lead people to seek out the cheapest option, whether it be whatever is covered by their dental insurance, or some sort of patchwork dentistry. Read on, and find out why... READ MORE
July 13, 2013
Most of the general public in Barrie recognizes the word gingivitis, and thanks to some Listerine commercials in the 80's, consider it a problem to be feared. We've written about gingivitis before, and in its most common form, it's not a big deal in our eyes. The real gum disease problem is periodontitis. This post is... READ MORE
July 6, 2013
Using our web traffic analytical data, it has come to our attention that many people are searching for a Chinese dentist in Barrie. There are a few such dentists, but read on to see if we are suitable for you. To preemptively answer the question, yes, Dr. Elston Wong can speak Cantonese. Many (most) of his... READ MORE
June 27, 2013
In Barrie, we are lucky enough to have the Simcoe-Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre at RVH, part of a large expansion of the hospital as a whole. This means convenient access to oncology care for citizens of this region. However, RVH oncology does not have its own in-house dental clinic, so people requiring pre-oncology dental care... READ MORE
May 29, 2013
Dr. Elston Wong would like to proudly announce and thank publicly all of our patients that have had at-home tooth whitening over the last year. Thanks to you, we were able to donate $2200 in whitening proceeds to RVH's department of surgery! This money goes directly towards patient care, and not to any of the... READ MORE
May 9, 2013
When engaged in contact sports, head protection is paramount and often mandatory. To prevent dental injuries, a dentist-fabricated mouthguard can not only make wear more comfortable, it can also provide superior protection. Read on to learn more! With Barrie being such a big hockey town, parents should all read this. (This post is not describing bite... READ MORE
April 17, 2013
Amongst the arsenal of dental cosmetic treatments available to us in Barrie, few offer such dramatic changes in such a short time as dental microabrasion. This is a great treatment for brown or white stains on teeth that arose as a result of some sort of enamel formation defect (technically, dysmineralization). When enamel is forming, it... READ MORE
April 9, 2013
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... READ MORE
March 27, 2013
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