Randall C. Lum, DDS, Inc

815 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510

Dr. Michael Wong and his whole staff make going to the dentist a Great experience! He is so professional as well as the Best dentist I have ever had. He absolutely knows what he is doing and takes all of my concerns into account for what he does to help me get the results I need. I am so happy to have him as my dentist.

Ive been with Lum Family Dental, now Wong Family Dental, for over ten years. The service and care remains just as incredible today as the very first visit. The word Family applies to both the dental staff and how they treat their patients.

The doctor is wonderful, professional and knowledgeable. They provide you with the best service when possible! Whenever I had a question, they were ready to answer. Quick responses and follow ups, and always gives the best advice. I would highly recommend this office.

I have been to many doctors that could not address my case. I understood my problem area was difficult to address but the doctor was able to recommend the proper treatment without being aggressive. I appreciated the staff understanding my concerns. Now, Im able to return to my normal life!

Dr. Michael Wong was born and raised in Hercules, CA. He attended the University of California at Davis earning his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with emphasis in neurobiology, physiology and behavior. In addition to his studies at UC Davis, Dr. Michael also took courses to become Certified as a Dental Technician.

Dr. Michael then attended Marquette Universitys School of Dentistry. While in school, he earned the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award, Special Care Dentistry Associations Award for Excellence and Commitment to the area of dentistry for the disabled, and the Whip Mix Hanau Best of the Best Prosthodontics Award. In 2017, he graduated Magna Cum Laude earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.

After graduating from dental school, Dr. Michael returned to California and joined his fathers dental practice in Richmond, CA. He continues to practice with his father, Dr. Stephen Wong, who he considers one of his biggest role models both personally and professionally.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Michael loves to tinker and learn everything from building computers to woodworking. However, he most enjoys his time with his family. He and his wife, Claire, were married in 2016, but have shared their lives together since 2005. They have two young daughters, Vanessa and Liana, as well as their dog, Penny. Together, the Wongs love to travel to Disney resorts, eat at all of the foodie spots in the Bay Area, watch the newest shows and movies and enjoy fresh air with the kids at local parks.

Dry mouth is the feeling of an inadequate flow of saliva in the mouth. Your mouth needs saliva to work because its made to help break down food and help you swallow. Saliva also cleans the mouth of harmful bacteria and helps wash away food particles from your teeth. When your mouth loses the ability to produce saliva, tooth decay and gum disease can occur and cause serious infections that significantly affect your oral health. Visiting the dentist is your first line of defense against dry mouth, and if you believe you may have dry mouth, learn here about why saliva is vital for your oral health and what causes dry mouth.

Dry mouth can happen when the salivary glands do not make enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. Your mouth needs saliva to work because its made to help break down food and help you swallow. Saliva also cleans the mouth of harmful bacteria and helps wash away food particles from your teeth. Saliva has an essential role to play, and the lack of saliva can cause tooth decay to occur, as saliva is a highly valuable gauge for healthy teeth and gums. For a person with this condition, dry mouth can show signs such as:

  • Medications: Many over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs often have dry mouth as a side effect. While many of these drugs treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure, dry mouth can occur while receiving treatment for another condition. If you have dry mouth, speak with your primary care physician, and if theyre unable to provide alternatives, seek your dentists for treatment.
  • Health Conditions: Diabetes, yeast infections in the mouth, strokes, HIV/AIDS, and Alzheimers disease can cause dry mouth as a side effect. Conditions such as diabetes and strokes can be better prevented through proper health routines such as diet and exercise. Simultaneously, autoimmune diseases like HIV/AIDS would need to be managed appropriately by your primary care physician.
  • Tobacco/Alcohol Use: Both alcohol and tobacco can cause and increase dry mouth symptoms due to the drying effect tobacco smoke and alcohol have on the mouth. Both tobacco and alcohol use can also increase the risk of developing oral cancers, especially combined with poor oral hygiene.
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