Will Jaw Surgery Fix My Protruding Front Teeth?
on March 21, 2014
Protruding front teeth can be caused by several underlying problems, some of them dental and others skeletal. Dental causes can include crooked or crowded teeth, among others, that can generally be corrected with orthodontic care. Skeletal problems that can cause the front teeth to pr …
Why Braces Aren't Always Enough to Fix an Underbite
on March 18, 2014
An underbite – technically called a class III malocclusion – is when a person's lower jaw protrudes. This results in a prominent chin and lower teeth that are positioned in front of upper teeth when the mouth is closed. Often, dental underbite – related to tooth positioning – can be f …
How Orthognathic Surgery Can Fix Your Elongated Jaw
on March 14, 2014
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 …
What To Expect When Replacing Missing Teeth in Singapore
on March 6, 2014
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 …
Will Single Dental Implants Improve Your Smile?
on March 5, 2014
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 …
Will Dental Implants Stop the Pain from Your Loose Dental Bridge?
on February 28, 2014
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 …
Dental Bridge, Dental Implants or Dentures: What Works Best For You?
on February 25, 2014
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 …
Three Options for Replacing Missing Teeth or Loose Teeth in Singapore
on February 20, 2014
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 …
Are Dentures the Best Among Missing Teeth Options?
on February 17, 2014
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 …
How to Know When Your Dentures Need Adjusting
on February 14, 2014
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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