Straight Talk on Braces
Severe crowding and crookedness of the teeth make it dificult to keep teeth clean, and predisposes a person to tooth decay and gum disease. Stains form easily, and chewing is inefficient.
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Wise Words on Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth appear in the mouth at about 18 years of age. They are called Wisdom Teeth because they erupt at a time when the person has started to come of age, and is wiser. (We all know people who are non-the-wiser for their wisdom teeth, but the name has stuck!)
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Small Talk on Baby Teeth
The most common cause of tooth decay in children is from well-meaning caregivers giving sweetened drinks in feeding bottles. Another common cause is having the milk bottle in the mouth whilst baby is asleep - the pool of milk left in the mouth has enough sugar to cause decay.
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Firm Facts on Implants
Dental implants have come to the fore as the replacement of choice, as they do not require damaging of adjacent teeth, bear the chewing forces on their own, and are most natural-looking as they help prevent shrinkage of the jawbone. In some cases, implants are cheaper than bridges.
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Deep Thoughts on Root Canals
Root canal treatment is the removal of dead tissue, and cleaning the empty chambers and tunnels from germs. These tunnels are then filled with an inert filling material, and the tooth is crowned to prevent further damage. The tooth is then given a new lease of life.
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Delivering Dental Care in Pregnancy
It is important to maintain good oral and dental health when you are pregnant. The most common hormonally-affected change that occurs is an increased reaction of the gums to the plaque and tartar on the teeth, known as 'pregnancy gingivitis'.
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Our Doctors Our comprehensive dentist team
Dr. Anthony Goh
Dr Goh is the Principal Dentist in the Practice, and loves the hospital-based dentistry that he has practised in Mt Alvernia Hospital since 1998. He believes that empathy and careful listening to patients is an important part of the doctor-patient relationship.
Dr. Poh Yu-Jin
With over 10 years of specialized practice in this field and is very well equipped to manage most aspects of Dental Pain.
Dr. Lai Juen Bin
A firm believer of positive patient experience, Dr. Lai thrives to empathize with patients and provide quality clinical care. He is awarded the Singapore Health Quality Service 2022 Gold award.
Dr. Natalia Yip
Dr. Natalia Yip completed her Bachelor of Dental Science in 2007 and subsequently furthered her studies in 2012, graduating in Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics).
Dr. Potjanart Intarasoot
Dr Ja has carried out over 2000 cases of Dental Treatment under GA for fearful children with multiple dental problems.
Dr. Ng Poh Leng
I believe it is God’s divine stirring within me to serve the poor and displaced palliative patients (and at times, their caregivers) of Assisi. My focus is not only to re-establish oral function through denture work, fillings & extractions but to relieve pain & discomfort. In essence to return dignity to each patient on their journey in the final phase of life.