For most dental checkups or work, you can simply sit down in the dentist’s chair, lean back, and relax. Teeth cleaning is straightforward, and shouldn’t cause much - if any - discomfort. However, everyone’s pain tolerance is different, and everyone has different thoughts and feelings associated with a visit to the dentist. In some cases,... READ MORE
June 30, 2021
Veneers and other types of dental bonding are becoming more popular each day, and when you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. People want to have their teeth look better and feel better, and dental veneers are one of the easiest ways to do it.
At first glance, you might not see much... READ MORE
June 29, 2021
There are plenty of reasons you may visit your Barrie dentist. From regular check-ups to general cleanings, your dentist is where you go to keep an eye on your oral health.
If they find something’s wrong, they might recommend a range of common procedures including teeth cleanings, extractions, braces, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, and more. Depending... READ MORE
June 28, 2021
You’re brushing your teeth one morning when the bristles hit something on your inner cheek. You wince, rinse, and take a look. Inside your mouth, there’s something odd. Some kind of whitish sore, and it is painful. But what can you do about it?
The good news is that if you find a canker sore in... READ MORE
May 28, 2021
If you haven’t heard the news yet, you’ll be excited to learn that we’ve recently moved our office to our brand-new location on Mapleview Drive in Barrie! We have plenty of things we’re excited about - new gizmos and gadgets and innovative new ways to give our clients the best possible dental care - but... READ MORE
May 27, 2021
There are plenty of reasons why you might feel uneasy about going to the dentist. Perhaps you’re anxious about the pain you might feel, or maybe you had a bad experience at a dental office when you were younger. Whatever the source of the worry, it’s usually strong enough that you might put off going... READ MORE
May 25, 2021
You’ve probably heard about tooth enamel at least once or twice in your life. You’ve heard that it’s important, that it’s strong, and that you have to protect it. But with all the advancements in dental services the past few decades, it’s hard to take the warnings seriously. After all, if you lose a tooth,... READ MORE
May 5, 2021
We hate to break it to you: even if your teeth feel fine right now, there’s a 70% chance you’re going to have gum disease at some point in your life. 32% of Canadians have gum disease right now! Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is one of the most common dental problems out there,... READ MORE
April 30, 2021
You already know that good oral care is important for the whole family. From the youngest member of your household to the oldest, their teeth need to be kept clean and healthy, and just brushing and flossing won’t do the trick. For consistent, lifelong care, you need the attention of a dentist. Barrie has many... READ MORE
April 25, 2021
It's true - on April 23, 2021, Dr. Elston Wong Dentistry will be moving! We couldn't be more excited for the change, and we think you'll love the new location as much as we do.
Our new address will be:
222 Mapleview Dr W Unit 2
Barrie ON L4N 9E7
We'll be taking a week to get everything set... READ MORE
April 20, 2021