Dr. Gerald Tan share his journey to the top on Dental Asia
Dr. Gerald Tan seems to have been dealt with a good hand of cards in life: Alumnus of the prestigious Anglo-Chinese School, Founder of Elite Dental Group Singapore, Global Head of the Dental Division of Novena Global Lifecare (a Singaporean Healthcare Conglomerate), and th
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06 March, 2020
Getting Dental Crowns? Here’s What to Expect
In essence, dental crowns are those tooth-shaped “caps” that are placed over the tooth to help restore its size, shape, and strength. It is also used to improve a tooth’s appearance. Once cemented in place, dental crowns will fully encase the tooth’s visible portion. When are den
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Teeth Grinding: Common Causes and Treatment Options
From time to time, most people clench and grind their teeth. Also known as bruxism, occasional grinding of the teeth will not really cause much harm. However, when grinding occurs on a consistent basis, the teeth can get damaged and oral health issues can arise. Causes While teet
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Common Complications of Bruxism or Teeth Grinding
Jaw clenching and teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) is often attributed to anxiety or stress. People with bruxism may grind and clench during sleep (sleep bruxism). They can also clench their teeth while awake albeit unconsciously (awake bruxism). Sleep bruxism is cla
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Snoring Causes and Common Remedies
Statistics provided by the National Sleep Foundation indicated that a staggering 90 million American adults snore sporadically while 37 million snore on a consistent basis. In essence, snoring is caused by air that’s vibrating in the upper respiratory tract. Generally, the causes
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Single Tooth Implant: Is it Right for You?
Single-tooth implants are used in patients who are missing one or more teeth. A tooth implant is surgically placed in an opening in the jawbone. Once the implant attaches (integrates) to the bone, it will act as a new root for the crown. The crown is used to replace the missing t
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Traditional Implants Versus Mini Dental Implants: What are the Differences?
Just because something is small does not mean it is any less good. This truth applies to mini dental implants. Mini dental implants are considered the consummate alternative when the space is too narrow for a traditional implant to fit in. In most cases, mini dental implants are
Read more23 October, 2019Myths and Truths of Dental Implants
While not all people are not afraid of the idea of getting dental implants, many don’t consider the procedure their idea of fun either. In most cases however, this lack of enthusiasm can be attributed to many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding dental implants and dental
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