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DIY: Oral First Aid Kit

Do you have an oral first aid kit at home? Are you prepared for a dental emergency? Just as it is important to have a first aid kit at...

What is Diastema?

Updated October 2026: Dr. Gloria Jung has written a fuller guide to diastema: what causes a gap, when a child's gap closes on its own, the ways to close one, and when a new gap needs checking. Read the full diastema guide. Diastema- when there is extra space/gap between two or more teeth. Children usually experience diastema when their first primary teeth fall out, although this issue will most likely resolve on its own when their permanent teeth erupt. For adults however, di

Understanding X-Rays

Ever wondered why x-rays are needed and what they are for? X-rays are important for preventative dental care, highlighting many dental...

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Sedation Dentist in Richmond, BC: Do You Need Sedation for Dental Anxiety?

Many nervous patients do not need sedation, but some do. Dr. Gloria Jung explains what works without it, who sedation helps, the levels, the BC safety rules, what to ask and what the CDCP covers.

Back Tooth Hurting and Gum Swollen? What It Usually Means and What to Do

A sore back tooth with a swollen gum is usually a wisdom tooth coming through, trapped food, gum disease or an infection. Dr. Gloria Jung explains the likely causes, what to do tonight, and when to call today or go to the ER.

How to Choose a Dentist in Richmond, BC: What Good Clinics Have in Common

A good dentist explains before treating, is easy to reach in an emergency and fits your life. Dr. Gloria Jung's checklist for choosing a dentist in Richmond, BC, with two-minute checks that work for any clinic.

Diastema: Why There's a Gap Between Your Front Teeth (and When It Matters)

A diastema is a gap between two teeth, most often the upper front two. Dr. Gloria Jung explains what causes one, why most are harmless, when a child's gap closes on its own, and why a new gap in an adult should be checked.

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP): What It Covers, and What It Doesn't

A plain-language guide to the Canadian Dental Care Plan for Richmond patients: which services the CDCP covers, which it excludes (including implants), how co-payments work, and how to book a CDCP-covered exam.