Mini implants vs conventional dental implants
on October 30, 2015
Recently, I came across a newspaper advertisement on mini dental implants. I usually do not pay much attention to such advertisements but somehow, that day, I decided to read what people are saying about mini implants. They talked about how mini implants are less painful, less invasiv …
Which is the best dental implant in Singapore?
on October 21, 2015
Dental implants are fast becoming the tooth replacement of choice today. Before the advent of dental implants, missing teeth or extracted teeth are replaced with either removal prostheses (denture) or non removable prosthesis (dental bridge). The rise in popularity of dental implants …
Why do I need braces for corrective jaw surgery?
on October 15, 2015
Recently, a young patient who has just returned home after a few years of studying overseas came to consult me on corrective jaw surgery. She completed a course of orthodontic treatment while she was overseas and was told by the dentist that her jaw is not in the correct position and …
Wisdom tooth extraction- Risks and Complications
on October 14, 2015
Wisdom tooth surgery is probably the most common surgery done by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Almost every teenager experiences some degree of discomfort from their wisdom teeth. Some will promptly seek treatment and the most expedient option is to remove the offending tooth. Afte …
How many dental implants can I do at one time?
on October 8, 2015
Recently, a long time patient of mine finally decided to bite the bullet and proceed with total teeth replacement. He is an extreme dental phobic who trembles the moment he comes into the clinic. In fact, he often tells me that he loses sleep for a few nights before each appointment. …
Can we "grow" wisdom teeth in old age?
on October 7, 2015
I came across this article in a Luxembourg newspaper which really seems odd. Is it possible to "grow" a wisdom tooth at 92? The article did not elaborate further, only talking about getting into the Guinness World Records. Checking up the Guinness website yielded the following: "The o …
Are there alternatives to corrective jaw surgery ?
on October 5, 2015
About half the number of patients who see me for a consultation on corrective jaw surgery are not sure if they need surgery. For this group, the first question that they ask is whether I think they need surgery. The other half has already done their research, they may even have consul …
Why do I have wisdom teeth?
on October 5, 2015
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. They typically erupt through the gum at about age 18, behind the second molars, which is why they are also called third molars. Why are they called wisdom teeth? Because at the age of 18, a child grows into a mature and wise adult …
Can I use Medisave for wisdom tooth surgery?
on October 1, 2015
Wisdom tooth surgery is a common surgical procedure that many young patients have to undergo. Older patients may also need to have their wisdom teeth removed if they did not do it when they were younger. Cost of wisdom tooth surgery in Singapore can varying quite a fair bit, depending …
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