4 Problems You May Face with Orthodontic Solutions and How To Solve Them
Orthodontic solutions can straighten teeth and do wonders for your smile to help improve your appearance. However, like any transformative journey, the path to a flawless smile is not always smooth and easy. We explore some common problems you may face during orthodontic treatment and provide practical solutions to help you resolve and overcome them.
4 Questions to Ask Your Orthodontist at Your First Braces Consultation
Written by: Dr Chong Hui Theng Getting orthodontic braces can be a big change to your life and requires commitment such as regularly attending your appointments, properly caring for your teeth and managing any discomforts after each tightening session. Therefore, it is important to understand exactly what braces entails before deciding if they are meant […]
Here’s how braces can bring out your best facial profile (and it’s research-proven)!
Dr CHONG Hui Theng Dr Chong has special interest in dental and facial aesthetics and have designed a research to quantify facial attractiveness. The study, published by the Angle Orthodontist, reveals some interesting findings about the way people perceive a beautiful facial profile. What makes a facial profile attractive? Did you know that your upper […]
Common causes of orthodontic problems in children, and what to do about them
Most orthodontic problems can develop in children from as early as seven years old, while others can be caused by bad habits at an even younger age or an early loss of teeth. Although parents may avoid bringing their children to an orthodontic clinic in Singapore for reasons such as believing that the teeth will […]
Invisalign vs. Metal Braces: What’s the difference?
Every patient has a unique preference for comfort and style, and a unique set of teeth that are best treated through different braces techniques – so it is best to know your options before you choose what braces to get for the next one to two years! You may have heard of the Invisalign braces […]
Invisalign First for Kids- Top 5 things you must know about Invisalign’s latest treatment
1. Why bother correcting teeth position in kids? Kids with dental development problems often need dental arch expansion to gain space to solve urgent dental malpositions. If left untreated, these problems will later snowball into worse issues that are more complicated, more painful and take longer to resolve. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends kids be […]
Top 5 reasons why Teens should get Invisalign instead of Fixed Braces
Here are the Top 5 reasons why Teens should get Invisalign instead of Fixed Braces. When Shawn and his parents came to discuss getting braces to fix his overbite and crooked teeth, Shawn had a look on his face that screamed, ‘Just shoot me now….’ He sat sullen and moody. After some coaxing, Shawn shared, […]
How do Orthodontists avoid tooth extractions for braces treatment?
Image by Anna Caulley via P Dub Adult teeth do not get replaced (unless you’re talking about dental implants) once they erupt into the mouth. Adult teeth are meant to serve us for the rest of our lives! It seems like a real shame to remove perfectly good, ‘innocent’ teeth to make space for braces treatment. […]