Dental Blog

By Dr Tamsyn Ooi BDS (UK) We all know that sugar causes cavities and brushing hard will remove all that nasty stuff on our teeth. Or does it? A lot of misconceptions about our oral health and cleaning habits exist, fuelled by what we see in front of the toilet sink (like bleeding gums after…

Dr. Oh Xue Ling BDS (Adelaide) from Shenton Dental Surgery Chinese New Year is traditionally a time for gathering, visiting relatives and friends. While doingso, it is inevitable that we will be snacking and feasting more often. Here we look at how someof the common snacks can potentially cause problems if eaten in excessive amounts.…

Dr Tamsyn Ooi Yi Ying BDS (UK) All the steps of making a denture have been completed, and the multiple visits have finally paid off – a brand-new denture is finally in your hands (or mouth)! You return home and get a few good months’ uses out of it, only to find one day with…

A useful tool especially in a pandemic Dr. Rosalind Ho BDS S’pore MFGDP (UK) From traditional impressions to digital impressions of teeth, the clinic has decided to step up further with digital technology. Digital impressions are also known as 3D intraoral scanning and it is the latest technology in capturing a replica of the mouth.…

Dr Oh Xue Ling BDS (Adelaide) What is Orthodontic Treatment and Do I Need It?  A nice smile makes a good first impression. For that reason, there are many who would seek orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth in hopes of a beautiful smile. What is orthodontic treatment and do I need it? What is orthodontic…

Dr. Rosalind Ho BDS (S’pore) MFGDP (UK) Leong’s premolar refers to the projected part or a bump/tubercle on the biting surfaces of permanent premolars. It may occur on the molars, canine, and incisor teeth but is rare. It is composed of enamel over a dentine core and there is an extension of the pulp horn…

By Dr Oh Xue Ling (B.D.S Adelaide) Not many people know of the intimate relationship between our maxillary sinus and the mouth. The maxillary sinus is a space above the upper teeth and beside the nose. Often, dentists will warn you of possible communication between the sinus and the mouth following extractions of your top…

Dr Rosalind Ho BDS S’pore MFGDP (UK) A patient, Mr. X presented with intense pain. He was unable to bite to chew on his upper right teeth. His Medical History was normal and he had no history of tooth injury. On clinical examination, the upper right first premolar was very sensitive to electrical pulp test,…