Everything You Need to Know about Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces consist of white, tooth-coloured or clear brackets that are made out of ceramic, fixed onto the surface of your teeth. Since ceramic brackets blend in easily with teeth, ceramic braces work well as an ‘invisible’ teeth-adjustment option, popular with university students and working adults in Singapore. Heard of ceramic braces? Still, you might […]
Your step-by-step guide to getting braces in Singapore
Getting dental braces in Singapore is easy when you understand what is involved in the process. Not sure about what to expect in the course of your braces treatment? In this article, we cover a step-by-step process on what happens in a typical braces treatment – right from when you head into your very first […]
Brace yourself: 10 ways to ease the pain during your braces treatment
Let’s face it – molar teeth extractions, metal fixtures on your teeth, and monthly tightening appointments. You are bound to experience some pain during the course of your dental braces treatment. Usually, the orthodontist will extract at least two or four of the molar teeth on the patient’s first appointment, to create enough room in […]
Tips for Taking Care of Your Teeth While Wearing Braces
Wearing braces leads you towards a healthy and beautiful smile – if only you take good care of your teeth. People wearing braces have to put more effort into cleaning their teeth as braces trap food particles easily. If not removed properly, the trapped food particles can cause cavities under the brackets, which can eventually […]
What every parent needs to know about braces for children
When it comes to crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, dental braces are a possible treatment for adults, teenagers – and even children as young as seven years old. A child’s crooked teeth can lead to more serious dental problems in the future, such as excess wear on teeth and gums, tooth decays, and gum disease […]
Getting Braces? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes!
Excited about getting dental braces to straighten your crooked or misaligned teeth? Braces are great, but don’t rush into it! Before you decide and start on a braces treatment in Singapore, you should be fully informed about the costs involved, effort needed, length of treatment and braces that are recommended to you, to allow you […]
Which type of invisible braces is best for me?
Clear braces are the sought after option for those who want their teeth fixed in the most subtle fashion. While traditional metal braces are a happy-option for many, you might prefer a treatment that doesn’t draw attention to your teeth and keeps you looking natural as always. There are multiple ‘invisible’ braces options to choose […]
Signs that You or Your Child Needs Braces
Telltale Signs that You or Your Child Need Braces “Get that perfect, straight-teethed smile!” Dental braces are commonly thought to be used for aesthetics – a look-good, feel-good solution for your teeth. Indeed, braces do help to achieve a great smile, but they also do more than that – they help you keep your set […]
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 […]
5 facts you should know about self-ligating braces
Braces braces braces! There are so many different types of dental braces to get your teeth straightened, so how do you know which is the best for you? Brace yourself. Here, we tell you all you need to know about the increasingly popular self-ligating dental braces in Singapore! What are self-ligating braces? For self-ligating braces, […]