Orthodontics: It’s never too late
Orthodontists are dental specialists, the experts when it comes to moving teeth, and are trained to see patients of all ages – children and adults. While it is recommended that a child’s first orthodontist check-up occur no later than age 7, there is no age limit for when adults can seek treatment. So, it’s never […]
Orthodontics: Red Flags to look out for
Are you concerned about your child’s teeth and would like to know more about orthodontic options? Dr Thushala Ubaya delves into Orthodontics for children and identifies red flags to look out for. As every child grows and develops from childhood to young teenagers, a common consideration for parents and children is whether orthodontic treatment is […]
All you need to know about Adult Orthodontics
Braces aren’t just for teenagers. Now many adults are making the choice for straighter teeth and investing in orthodontics. Dr How takes us through the in and outs for braces. I had braces as a teenager but my teeth have moved out of place? After you completed wearing braces as a teenager you would have […]
Braces aren’t just for looks! Orthodontics can solve a host of dental problems
Orthodontics is not about just having aesthetically pleasing teeth. Orthodontics will solve a host of dental problems, from making space for a tooth implant to fixing jaw alignment. Not enough tooth? Have you recently had a root canal? In some cases the dentist may not have had enough tooth to put a crown on. An […]
Why do my child’s new teeth look gappy?
We feel very excited when our children’s milk teeth start to wiggle and fall out, and new permanent teeth begin to erupt. However, these new teeth often do not look perfectly straight and aligned like the milk teeth, and may have big gaps between them? Dr Pauline Lee tell us why The arrangement of the […]
Worried about ‘buck teeth’?
What is the difference between an ‘overbite’ and an ‘underbite’? Ideally when the teeth are in biting position, the upper front teeth should close over the lower teeth. This is called the ‘overbite’, which is a proper dental term. An ‘underbite’ is actually a layman’s term. It refers to the opposite of the overbite where […]
The key life stages of your teeth
What happens to your children’s growing teeth and when are the key growth stages? We asked Dr Alison Roberts to explain all: How many teeth does an adult typically have? An adult has 28 teeth and may or may not have a further 4 wisdom teeth. Some or all of the wisdom teeth may be […]
