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.
Dental procrastination comes with many reasons, but if it is because one is just nervous, we have a few solutions that may help. If you find yourself just too nervous to come to the dentist, one of these may be the answer: 1) nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas): yes, it really does work! - this form... READ MORE
January 18, 2016
After a journey spanning over three years, Dr. Elston Wong is now a Kois Center Graduate! The Kois Center, a teaching Center for dentists interested in comprehensive patient management located in Seattle, WA, holds a nine course core curriculum taught by Dr. John Kois that provides dentists with an evidence-based systematic approach to dealing with... READ MORE
June 15, 2015
When people complain about the cost of dental treatment, there is often one factor that has not been considered: barring accidents, almost all dental problems could have been prevented. For one reason or another, steps were not taken to prevent the problems, and they were allowed to progress until they became expensive to fix. This... READ MORE
November 30, 2014
Have crooked front teeth but don't want braces? The MTM (minor tooth movement) solution has arrived at Dr. Elston Wong's Barrie dental office! If you have been spending time looking at some mild spacing , mild crowding, rotations or just uneven front teeth, MTM clear aligners can be a simple, cost-effective and braces-free way to... READ MORE
November 23, 2014
If you are looking for affordable dentistry in the form of lower fees, this article is not for you. At Dr. Elston Wong Dentistry, we basically adhere to the current year fees from the Ontario Dental Association Fee Guide. However, there are definite ways to make dentistry affordable, which become more important as one's dental... READ MORE
November 16, 2014
The home page of our website says it already: you're the star and we're the director. This means that it is up to our patients only to give us direction on where to head with their treatment, and not to worry about the mechanics. But, that doesn't stop them from worrying! So, in general terms,... READ MORE
August 24, 2014
Tooth bleaching, or tooth whitening, is a commonplace, everyday procedure that can quickly and safely transform a smile into something that one can readily show off. Read on to get our take on this, and perhaps you too can take advantage of this treatment.Discolouration of teeth can occur due to a variety of reasons. Over... READ MORE
July 20, 2014
Patients in the Barrie, Ontario area are fortunate to have access to a great cavity- preventing measure for their teeth! This is hugely important, because despite their best efforts, there are just some people who continue to get cavities. Enter Prevora... [caption id="attachment_2377" align="aligncenter" width="300"] This is how Prevora is packaged. The two vials are Parts... READ MORE
July 13, 2014
By now, most people will have at least heard of Invisalign. Even if you don't need orthodontics, you know that Invisalign is a method of aligning (duh) teeth via a series of clear plastic trays ("aligners"), each one slightly different from the last, that pushes the teeth toward their final, "straight" position. This post addresses... READ MORE
July 6, 2014
A dental bridge is not hard to understand, although over time they are less and less frequently done. They are one of three different ways to replace teeth (the other two being implants and removable dentures), and in the spectrum of dental prostheses done in Barrie, bridges still occupy an important niche. Herewith, a summary... READ MORE
June 30, 2014
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