Braces or Clear Aligners? Is The Choice Really That Simple?
Yes! After days of staring at your crooked teeth or gummy smile every time you look in the mirror, you have finally decided to take the plunge and book an appointment with a specialist orthodontist like us to do something about it! It’s a massive first step but the decision making has just begun. One of the […]
5 Unique Reasons To Save Your Baby’s Teeth!
Baby teeth are as important to infants and children as permanent teeth are to older children and adults. They are equally susceptible to dental decay and cavities as adult teeth, thus the approach to treating them should also be similar. 50% of parents do not actively pursue dental treatment for decayed baby teeth as they feel they […]
When Should Children have their Baby Teeth Removed?
Children’s first set of teeth are usually referred as “baby teeth”. They usually start emerging at age of 6 months and it takes up to 2- 3 year for all to come through. In general, the baby teeth will remain in the mouth for a period of 6-12 years, and help form a “pathway” for […]
8 Situations Where A Child Orthodontist May Be Necessary
Some situations that may warrant a specialist Orthodontic consultation at an earlier age: If you notice that your child has: Difficulty in Chewing or Biting , Biting into Cheeks or Palate A discrepancy in size of teeth and jaws may result in the teeth constantly biting into the cheeks or palate resulting in redness or frequent ulcers […]
Why Should Children Have a Check Up with an Orthodontist by Age 7?
Are you putting off your child’s visit to the orthodontist till all their baby teeth fall out? Then you have got it all wrong! Your child may miss out their orthodontics “Golden Window of Opportunity”. Some interesting facts about our teeth: Don’t miss the “Golden window of Opportunity” It is this six (6) year teeth transition period that I […]
Dental Visits During COVID-19: What to Know (Updated)
Essential Tips for Emergency Dental Visits for Children During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many countries around the world have imposed deferment of all non-emergency or routine dental care. Wondering how this is affecting you and your family? Dental clinics are a unique place. All the check-ups, orthodontic adjustments, cleaning […]
How to Visit a Dentist Safely During COVID-19? (Updated)
What should I be looking out for? Since the first outbreak, Covid-19 virus has not only brought the whole world to a standstill, but also brought with it an abundance of confusion. With continuous mutation of the virus and the spread of new variants (UK, South Africa, India etc.), there is still no end in […]