Dr. Thomas Kwong DDS, MS
Dentist | General Practice
6121 S Westnedge Ave Portage MI, 49002About
Dr. Thomas Kwong is a Dentist practicing in Portage, MI. Dr. Kwong specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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