Pamper Your Teeth

More on veneers. We only advise our patients to do them on upper teeth and they don’t normally last 20 years. 5 years would be the average. Most people do grind their teeth or chew hard things once in a while.
Please click on the link below for the video.

10 years younger – Veneers – pros and cons

Are you a bad breath emitter? If you are, you should read on to learn a few tips to help yourself alleviate the problem.

To solve a problem, one must first know the cause of it. The cause of your bad breath is very likely due to the fact that you are suffering from some oral problems or diseases. Thus, to alleviate the problem, there are mainly 2 areas that you need to take note of.

Firstly, you must go for scaling and polishing every 6 months or a year. This not only prevent bad breath, it also prevent periodontosis.

Secondly, take care of your own oral health at home. Do not be lazy with this as the consequences can be very dire.
1) Ensure good oral hygiene. Not only brushing your teeth twice everyday, it is also advisable to rinse your mouth after every meal
2) Have an organised lifestyle ( eg sleeping and eating at around the same time everyday) and exercise regularly
3) Always stop eating when you are 70% full. Minimise consumption of alcohol and avoid eating tibits before bedtime

You may have read the above before but has yet begin doing them yourself. There is definitely a reason why they are being emphasised again and again.

Wait no longer, begin today!

Are you one of those people who believe that flossing will increase the size of the gaps between your teeth?

If you are, please read on as you have a misconception!

You may have seen it yourself that after flossing your teeth, the gaps between your teeth becomes more noticeable than ever. Thus, you decide to stop flossing as you are afraid that the gaps will get bigger and bigger!

Please take note that this is a WRONG decision!

This is because the gaps are not there because of your flossing. The fact is that the gaps are already there even before you floss. The reason why you are unable to see the gaps is because they are being filled up by calculus/tartar (the thing that you want to remove via flossing)

Hence, when the tartar is removed via flossing, the gaps between your teeth becomes noticeable.

Please do not give up flossing because it does more good than harm!

If your dentist advises you to have an implant surgery and you have decided to give it a go, here are some tips to get yourself ready for the treatment.

1) Be mentally prepared
It is best if you can do some research on implant surgery beforehand so as to be more clear of what you will be going through in the next 3 months.
Here is a brief breakdown of the entire implant procedure.

StageI :
# screws(implants) will be surgically drilled into your jawbone and your gums will be sutured closed to allow the bone to fuse with the implant
# 7 days later, you will visit your dentist again for the removal of stitches

StageII ( 2 months later) :
# abutments will be attached to the implants
# temporary crowns are then placed on the abutments

StageIII ( a week later) :
# your dentist will take impression to prepare for the making of permanent crowns
# you will then obtain your permanent crowns after another week

2) Be physically prepared
For patients with conditions such as high-blood pressure, it is important to control your blood pressure at the healthy level. For patients with diabetes, you will also need to ensure that your blood sugar level is maintained at a healthy level before you undergo the surgery.
For female patients, do take note that it is best to avoid having the surgery during your period.

In the previous entry, we have discussed about the symptoms of periodontosis and thus by now, you should be clear of whether you are a victim of it. If you have none of the symptoms, then CONGRATULATIONS! However, do not slacken. Below are some tips that are important for you to practise in your daily life.

1) Brush your teeth twice a day, once in the morning and another at night. It will also be beneficial to change your toothbrush every 3 months
2) Floss your teeth everyday
3) Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
4) Have a dental checkup twice a year. Scaling and polishing should be done every 6 months
5) No sharing of toothbursh with your child. Everyone in the family should have their own toothbrush

Start doing the above today and make them your habit!
It’s never too late to begin! (:

Please read through the following symptoms to find out whether you are suffering from Periodontosis.

1) There is gum-bleeding when you brush your teeth or when you consume hard food
2) Your gum is often swollen and painful
3) There is a gradual increase in the size of the gap between your teeth
4) You are having persistent bad breath
5) Your tooth is very loose
5) You notice that your teeth have grown longer

If you have any of the sympotoms above, it is time to visit your dentist for a check-up and treatment so as to maintain a good oral health.

A good oral health is of paramount importance, so take action now if you face any problems above. (: