S L Chan

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How Orthognathic Surgery Can Fix Your Elongated Jaw

Orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery, is used to correct a bad bite, or malocclusion, that cannot be resolved through orthodontic care alone. Generally, such issues are related to problems with jaw formation and misalignment. Among the most common of these is severe underbi …

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What To Expect When Replacing Missing Teeth in Singapore

Missing teeth should be replaced as soon after they are lost as possible to help prevent further dental problems such as bone loss or drifting of remaining teeth. However, it is a task that many dental patients tend to put off, procrastination that often stems from some anxiety at the …

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Will Single Dental Implants Improve Your Smile?

Has tooth loss left an embarrassing gap in your smile? That's a common problem and one that can be quite embarrassing, since your smile is often the first thing people notice when they meet you. It can also be quite uncomfortable, affecting how you eat and speak, and can leave remaini …

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Will Dental Implants Stop the Pain from Your Loose Dental Bridge?

Do you have a loose dental bridge that is causing mouth pain? That's a common complaint, since the average conventional bridge needs replacement every 7 to 10 years. While the difficulties and pain associated with loose bridges and the hassle and expense of replacing them regularly we …

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Dental Bridge, Dental Implants or Dentures: What Works Best For You?

If you're a Singapore dental patient who is in need of dental restoration now or soon will be due to missing teeth, you're probably already aware that there are a number of options available if you for replacing missing teeth. Which is the best one? Since every patient is different, t …

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Three Options for Replacing Missing Teeth or Loose Teeth in Singapore

If you have missing or loose teeth, weighing your replacement options carefully is important. After all, the quality of your dental restoration will affect your everyday life in terms of comfort, oral function and appearance for years to come. Your three basic options include a fixed …

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Are Dentures the Best Among Missing Teeth Options?

Dentures have long been the traditional option for the replacement of missing teeth, but are they the best one? While every dental patient is different, in general, conventional dentures are only considered the best solution to tooth loss in the relatively small percentage of people f …

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How to Know When Your Dentures Need Adjusting

If you have just been fitted with your first set of dentures or are currently going through the process, you've probably been told that adjustments may be necessary during the first few months with your new dentures to perfect the fit. However, it is important to know that adjustments …

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Why You Probably Need to Get Your Loose Teeth Removed

Loose teeth can have a number of causes, including trauma, infection and cracking, but the most common culprit is periodontal disease, especially when multiple teeth have loosened. While your dentist may be able to treat and save teeth with some minor mobility issues, extremely loose …

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Why Do My Dentures Not Fit Like They Used To?

Dentures that fit poorly are a very common problem, affecting most Singapore denture wearers eventually. It is especially common with the lower denture, since it has less support than an upper one and is affected by the motion of the cheeks and tongue. Most often, dentures fit poorly …

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