Asymmetry of jaws - abnormal growth or disproportionate development
on September 19, 2015
Everybody has asymmetry to a certain extent. The left side is not a mirror image of the right and is never meant to be. Internally, our organs are even more different. As such nobody is symmetrical. However, gross facial asymmetry is also a sign that something is not quite right. Whil …
Facial Aesthetics, Orthognathic Surgery and Elections
on September 2, 2015
The General Elections are here! The media is inundated with reports of the various candidates and their party manifestos. How do voters vote? In case you are getting worried that this blog is turning political, don’t. I would just like to take this opportunity to discuss the influence …
What is the right age for cosmetic jaw surgery?
on March 19, 2015
As the name suggests, cosmetic jaw surgery is to correct the position of the jaws to achieve a more aesthetic facial appearance. So, the answer to the question of timing of the surgery depends on two main factors. First, there must be deformity which the patient himself is conscious o …
Do I need cosmetic jaw surgery?
on March 10, 2015
Every once in a while, I have patients who come in and ask "Do I need cosmetic jaw surgery?" In contrast, most patients do know what they want. In Singapore, the most common jawdeformity that patients seek treatment for is a long lower jaw i.e. the lower jaw is protruding beyond the u …
7 Conditions Treatable by Corrective Jaw Surgery in Singapore
on September 22, 2014
Corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, is a treatment process that includes both orthodontic and surgical treatment. It is used to treat adults who suffer with issues related to jaws that are poorly aligned, improperly positioned or mis-matched in size. These jaw discrepanci …
Corrective Jaw Surgery Risks You Should Know About
on September 19, 2014
Corrective jaw surgery, as your Singapore oral and maxillofacial surgeon and/or orthodontic specialist will explain to you, is considered a safe and effective treatment for the functional and aesthetic problems caused by misaligned or mismatched jaws. However, if you're considering ja …
Can I Have Corrective Jaw Surgery Without Orthodontic Treatment?
on September 17, 2014
Corrective jaw surgery – also called orthognathic surgery – is done to correct jaws that are misaligned or have grown unevenly, causing problems with oral function and/or appearance. It is generally a collaborative process, involving a Singapore oral and maxillofacial surgeon, an orth …
Why Should I Consider Cosmetic Jaw Surgery in Singapore?
on September 10, 2014
Do you have a malocclusion – such as an overbite, underbite crossbite or openbite that cannot be resolved with braces or other orthodontic treatment? Perhaps you've been told by your orthodontist or dentist that your issue stems from misaligned or mismatched jaws? If so, you've probab …
3 Things You'll Learn at a Cosmetic Jaw Surgery Consultation
on September 4, 2014
If you've been considering cosmetic jaw surgery to address aesthetic issues related to misaligned or mismatched jaws, your first concrete step in the process is a consultation appointment with a Singapore oral and maxillofacial surgeon. So what can you expect from that appointment? Yo …
5 Reasons to Move Forward with Your Cosmetic Jaw Surgery in Singapore
on September 2, 2014
Are you considering cosmetic jaw surgery in Singapore to correct aesthetic issues related to misaligned or mismatched jaws? If surgery has been recommended for you, there's no doubt that it's a big step, and the thought of taking that step can be intimidating. After all, it isn't a mi …
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