How to afford corrective jaw surgery in Singapore?
on April 29, 2015
So you have decided that you need and want corrective jaw surgery.... Just walking around, I see people with jaw deformities everywhere (occupational disease). Deformities that can be readily corrected with orthognathic surgery, which can be quite transformational not just in terms of …
Can I have cosmetic jaw surgery without braces?
on April 25, 2015
When I first started doing orthognathic surgery twenty years ago, patients are mostly referred by orthodontists. Back then, patients who have a dentofacial deformity often seek the help of an orthodontist first. This is a natural course of action as most people are afraid of surgery. …
Can I use my Medisave for dental and jaw surgery in Singapore?
on April 16, 2015
Can I use my Medisave? Very often, patients asked me what percentage of their treatment fee can be paid using Medisave. Some even ask if the full amount can be deducted from their Medisave account without them having to fork out any cash. Many patients do not think of Medisave as thei …
What is the cost of total teeth replacement with dental implants?
on April 12, 2015
After my last blog post about total teeth replacement, we have many enquiries on its cost. So, I think it is most apt to followup with an article on that. As dental implants become the treatment of choice for missing teeth, many patients have had an implant or two before, or has had a …
What is the cost of corrective jaw surgery?
on April 12, 2015
Corrective jaw surgery is a commonly sought after procedure today. When such it was first done in Singapore, as it was in other countries, it was deemed to be a major surgery that requires long hours of operation with postoperative intensive care. Today, most double jaw surgeries can …