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What to Do if Your Veneers Fall Off?

Help! my veneers fell off! On rare occasions veneers may come off. Table of Contents Introduction | Why veneers may fall off | How to Proceed if a Veneer Falls Off | How to Prevent Veneers Falling Off | Benefits of Porcelain Veneers | Finding the Right Dentist for...

Conventional Braces

Traditional braces Looking to get started on braces? Here's what you need to know! Table of Contents Introduction | Types of Traditional Braces | Parts of Traditional Braces | How Do Traditional Braces Straighten Teeth | What Dental Problems Can Traditional Braces Fix...

What Is An Overbite?

What is an overbite? Overbite – or retrognathism – occurs when the upper teeth overlap the lower teeth too much. Table of Contents Introduction | What Causes An Overbite | Problems Caused By Overbite | Diagnosing An Overbite | Overbite Vs Overjet | How Are Overbites...

Do Braces Hurt?

Do braces hurt? Looking to get started on your journey to a brand new smile with braces? Here's what you need to know! Table of Contents Introduction | Do braces hurt at first? | Follow-up appointments | Tips to ease discomfort | Importance of good oral hygiene while...

When Do I Need Braces?

When do I need braces? Having crooked or misaligned teeth? Braces might be the right solution that you've been looking for. Table of Contents Introduction | Signs you might need braces | Benefits of braces for adults | How to tell if your child needs braces | When to...

Alternatives to Teeth Whitening

Alternatives to Teeth Whitening Find out other options to whiten your teeth! Table of Contents Introduction | Teeth Whitening options | Professional Teeth Whitening | Over the counter Teeth Whitening products | When Teeth Whitening might not work | Teeth Whitening...

Are CBCT Scans Needed for Dental Implants?

Are CBCT scans needed for dental implants? What is a CBCT scan and what does it do? Table of Contents Introduction | Why do I need a CBCT scan for dental implants? | Difference between Dental CBCT scans and X-rays | Are CBCT scans safe to use? | Conclusion Written by...

What Happens if a Dental Implant Gets Infected?

What happens if a dental implant gets infected? Help! How do I recognize an infected implant? Table of Contents Introduction | How to recognize an infected implant? | What are the risk factors causing infected implants? | Can an infected implant be saved? | Why is my...

Can Braces Change the Shape of My Face?

Can braces change the shape of my face? Worried about braces changing your face shape? Table of Contents Can braces change the shape of my face? | What aspects of my facial profile can braces change? | What aspects of my facial profile cannot braces change?...

How to Clean Retainers: For Removable and Permanent Retainers

How to clean retainers: for removable and permanent retainers Help! My retainer is dirty and I'm not sure how to clean it! Table of Contents Do I have to clean my retainer? | Cleaning method varies by type | When do I need to clean my retainer | How not to clean your...

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The TRUTH About Dental Implants – Here’s why they might not be suitable for you

Dental implant procedures have around a 95% success rate after adequate healing time has passed. At first glance that sounds great. But keep in mind this statistic comes from patients who have first been approved for dental implants after thorough checks of their suitability.

Therefore, this figure doesn’t cover the whole population. Not everybody is a suitable candidate, for a variety of reasons that will be explained here.

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Best Ways to Keep Your Teeth Clean & Healthy While Wearing Braces

Teeth can become more susceptible to staining if you’re wearing braces. This is largely because proper oral hygiene can be difficult due to the nooks and crannies created by the wires and brackets of fixed metal braces, where food debris can become trapped and provide a breeding ground for bacteria.

However, it’s still possible to keep your teeth white while wearing braces if you know the right techniques for brushing and flossing during your orthodontic treatment.

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Total Smile Makeover in Singapore

A total smile makeover involves a combination of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can transform your professional and social life by making your dream smile a reality and boosting your self-confidence.

Putting an end to the embarrassment of unsightly teeth will also restore full oral health and function.

Our facial appearance can become spoiled as time takes its toll on our teeth, and a total smile makeover by your dentist in Singapore can provide a less costly, highly effective alternative to plastic surgery procedures such as facelifts.

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Invisalign First Treatment in Singapore

Braces for Kids in Singapore

Every parent wants the best for their kids, and that includes a great smile. But if your child’s teeth aren’t coming in quite as straight as you’d like, you may be looking into braces for kids to understand the options for children’s orthodontia.

The first thing to know is that however misaligned your child’s teeth might be, there is most likely a way they can be treated and brought into proper alignment. Early intervention orthodontics can help guide adult teeth as they grow, thereby avoiding the need for extensive braces treatment in the teenage years.

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Comprehensive Guide to Orthodontic Braces in Singapore

The Comprehensive Guide to Braces (2020)

Most people would agree that having a pleasing smile paired with a set of perfectly straight and white teeth makes anyone instantly more attractive, confident and approachable.

Teeth straightening through the means of orthodontic treatment is one of the most common aesthetic procedures done all over the world, with an estimated 33% of the entire world’s population having undergone some form of orthodontic treatment at some point in their life.

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Can Invisalign Treat Complex Cases?

Invisalign is a modern and powerful orthodontic system used by dentists all over the world to treat a variety of complex orthodontic dental issues ranging from gapped teeth to overbites.

The Invisalign system uses a series of ‘invisible’ clear aligners to gradually shift teeth into their desired position and is commonly used as an alternative to conventional braces.

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Invisalign vs Veneers in Singapore | Which is better?

Invisalign vs Veneers

Invisalign and Dental Veneers are two very different forms of dental treatment that patients usually compare before getting onboard with either system. Both treatments fall under the scope of cosmetic dentistry, but have very different use cases and final outcomes. Understanding which treatment is best suited for your case will ultimately decide the long-term success of your treatment.

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