Advertising is all around us all the time. It’s surely the only way most of us have ever heard the word “gingivitis.” It’s from advertising lore. Listerine has long used the phrase, “Listerine fights the germs that cause gingivitis.” And they’ve left it at that. No explanation. No further illumination. So, everyone has heard the …
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Sure, at Dr. Fong’s we give you a toothbrush after your twice-yearly cleanings and exams. But we’d gladly give you more floss instead. You see, it’s not that we don’t want to help you out by making sure you have a new toothbrush, it’s just that we think maybe you should switch to another type …
Your gums may look pink and wimpy, like a piece of soft Double Bubble Gum, but don’t be fooled. Your gums are the defenders of your tooth roots, and they are tough. But like a boxer who still needs his mom to cook good meals, your gums still need you to take care of them. …
Age can cause many irritating changes to our bodies. Things sag and droop. Our hairline recedes. Even our gums recede. This may seem innocent enough, but it can actually be a real problem. That’s because our tooth roots aren’t covered with enamel as the rest of the tooth is. Enamel is the great protector of …
With the passing years, our gums can recede. When the gums recede, more of the tooth root is exposed. This can be due to a variety of reasons: overly aggressive brushing or flossing, genetics, grinding your teeth, tooth trauma, or poor oral hygiene. Dr. Fong is one of the few dentists worldwide that have been …
