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What Is Orthodontics?

March 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Dental, Orthodontics (Braces)

Orthodontics is the dental discipline that studies and treats dental malocclusions (crooked teeth or incorrect bites). This problem is due to numerous causes and can be either aesthetic of functional in nature or even both. Every case differs widely but all cases wish for the same thing, straighter teeth. Fortunately most cases can be corrected …

What Is Crowns and BridgeWorks Treatment in Singapore?

Before the era of implants, crown and bridgework was the best way to replace missing or partially missing teeth. It is still an excellent way to replace missing teeth for whatever reason implants cannot be used. By using the existing teeth as a base for the reconstruction with the bridgework or crowns we have been …

What Is Dental Implants Treatment in Singapore?

March 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Dental, Dental Implants

A relatively new field in Dentistry but one that has reopened a new vista for those who had lost all or some of their teeth when they were younger. Today with implants we have the ability to return lost function and aesthetics because of tooth loss. We can even replace teeth immediately should the situation …

What Is Endodontics Care in Singapore?

March 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Dental, Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)

Endodontics, or root canal treatment (therapy) is a specialized discipline concerned with saving teeth severely effected by pulp pathology that used to be lost because of being extracted. Without Endodontic treatment the infection of the tooth and its surrounding area of support will most certainly result in the tooth being extracted. If you do not …

Tooth Whitening Treatment in Singapore

March 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental

Tooth Whitening treatment has been around for a while but most publicised by the recent reality series Extreme Makeover. Natural teeth age and this not just means wear and tear, it also includes yellowing or darkening of the enamel and dentine, the main components of the tooth. The likely causes are the absorbtion of various …

What Is Dental Scaling and Polishing?

March 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Dental, Prosthodontics (Tooth Restoration)

By itself calcium is not dangerous but as tartar it is teeming with bacteria and that is dangerous. Given time these bacteria filled deposits damage the gums and in severe cases destroy the supporting bone as well. In fact in as little as 48 hours the bacteria flora in accumulated plaque turns toxic and dangerous …

Dental Clinic in Singapore

March 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Dental, General Dentistry

Are you a medical tourist looking for a dental clinic in Singapore? Well, you are not alone. Every year, tens of thousands of medical tourists come to Singapore to seek medical help. A good majority of these medical tourists are looking for affordable dental services. Even better if the dental clinic is located in the …