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 […]
4 Things to Keep in Mind When Considering Braces for Your Little One
Getting orthodontic braces can be an exciting experience for your little one. It is a big decision to ensure that treatment is comfortable, suits their personality and takes school activities into consideration. Today, children are becoming more aware and understanding the value of long-term plans to look nice. As a parent, though cost can be […]
Can you Afford to Have an Ugly Smile?
Having a beautiful smile with straight, dazzling pearly whites is one of the beauty standards that most strive to achieve and what orthodontists in Singapore aim to deliver. Often, people associate the drawbacks of crooked teeth or gummy smile with poor appearance. This then leads to the question, can you really afford to have an […]
A Complete Guide to Braces Treatment in Singapore
Introduction Are Braces For You? Your Complete Guide to Getting Braces in Singapore Dental braces have been around for over 40 years and are proven to help patients develop healthy smiles. Although braces treatment can be long and intimidating, it offers a permanent solution for straightening your teeth and helps you to feel more confident […]
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know about Lingual Braces
Out of the many types of braces available today, lingual braces are the only ones that do not cover the front of your teeth, thus providing the most natural appearance even among other ‘invisible’ braces like Invisalign or ceramic braces. Lingual braces are fixed on the inside of the teeth, nearer to the tongue – […]
Common vs. Unusual Braces Problems and How to Prevent Them
Wearing orthodontic braces is an ideal solution to achieving a healthy smile, but it comes with a little discomfort. There are different problems that you may experience during your braces journey, ranging from slight soreness and irritation in gums, cheeks and tongue, to more serious and persevering issues like the discolouration of teeth or tooth […]
7 Health Benefits of Wearing Braces
Often the first thing that comes to mind when people think of braces is a better-looking smile. Indeed, braces straighten your teeth to give you that extra boost of confidence, but they also provide many other health benefits too. Check out these 7 health benefits of getting a braces treatment in Singapore! 1. Improves oral […]
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 […]