Oral Health & Dental Care Articles
Exploring Dental Treatments for Crooked Teeth
Crooked teeth are usually the result of an overcrowded mouth, leading to teeth that are twisted, overlapped, angled, rotated, and misaligned. While crooked teeth can add unique character to a smile, it’s understandable to want straighter teeth. At TEETH @ Tiong Bahru in Singapore, we offer various orthodontic treatments to straighten crooked teeth, including Invisalign® clear aligners, and alternatives to braces for crooked teeth such as bonding and veneers.
Dental Health: Healthier Mouths Equal Healthier Lives
Dental health and overall health go hand in hand. Keeping your smile isn’t just good for your teeth and mouth; oral infections from cavities, abscesses or diseased gums increase your chances of conditions like strokes or cardiovascular disease. Additionally, many other diseases — like acid reflux, immune disorders, and even some cancers — can manifest early in the mouth.
Smart Toothbrushes Can Help You Brush Up on Dental Hygiene
Some people may find it hard to maintain their daily dental hygiene routine. With its advanced technology, a smart toothbrush makes the routine not only easier but more effective in keeping your mouth healthy and clean.
Hypodontia Treatment for Children: What Can Parents Do if Their Child Is Missing a Permanent Tooth
Should you be concerned as a parent if your child loses a primary tooth, and a permanent replacement doesn’t grow back in its place? Children lose teeth all the time. It’s a natural biological process to hold space for permanent teeth in the jaw as our skulls grow.
Teeth Whitening: Is It Safe?
There are so many different options on the market to help whiten your teeth. But how well do they work? More importantly, is teeth whitening safe? Our cosmetic dentistry team highlights the different options for teeth whitening, from activated charcoal products to LED treatments, and at-home teeth whitening kits versus professional treatments.
Teeth Grinding in Children: Bruxism in Child Treatment
Teeth grinding in children, also known as bruxism, is very common. Even though most children outgrow grinding or clenching their teeth in their sleep, about 3 in 10 children grind their teeth while sleeping. Can teeth grinding and bruxism in children be prevented or avoided?
Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
Tooth decay in children is preventable with routine dental examinations. Building a child’s healthy oral health habits begins with their parents inculcating good dental hygiene habits and regularly bringing them to a family or paediatric dentist. Establishing a positive relationship with your paediatrically trained dentist is essential for your child’s long-term oral health.
Gingivitis Treatment & Gum Disease
Gingivitis is the most common form of periodontal disease and can be reversed if caught and treated early. If left untreated, it is a serious problem that can lead to tooth loss and other health problems. However, many people do not seek gingivitis treatment until it has progressed to a more serious stage.Â
Importance of Teeth Whitening to Benefit Oral Health
The importance of teeth whitening has tangible benefits for oral health beyond cosmetics. Teeth whitening products and procedures at TEETH @ Tiong Bahru may be one way of getting a brighter smile, whether done in our dental clinic or at home.
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Treatment to Protect Your Child’s Teeth
Despite the high prevalence of dental cavities caused by specific bacteria, parents are still unaware of the long-term effects of baby bottle tooth decay on their child’s permanent teeth and oral health as they grow older.
Are Invisible Braces the Right Choice for Me?
The price of invisible braces in Singapore can be as low as $2,400 for direct-to-consumer brands, and can range up to $10,000 for in-dental brands of invisible braces. You’ve likely seen ads or have...
Kids Braces: Is Invisalign First Right for My Child?
Crowding, spacing, and narrow dental arches are just a few of the teeth straightening concerns that growing youngsters face. By age 12 or 13, it is common for your child to have adult teeth in...
Is a Root Canal Painful: Tips To Avoid Getting Root Canals
If you’ve ventured onto this article, you’re probably wondering: Is a root canal a painful dental procedure? Root canals are a safe and effective procedure to save your teeth from infection of the...
Maintain Oral Health To Prevent Tooth Decay and Gum Disease during COVID-19
Dentists are dealing with the new realities of disrupted dental care and personal oral health. This has led to more severe cases of tooth decay, advanced gum disease, and complications that can...