by wayne | Oct 24, 2015 | Gum Disease
Gum Diseases. What is its impact in our lives? In the last issue, we discussed the types of periodontal (gum) disease, how they come about and the preventive steps we should take to avoid the disease. In this issue, we will look at how various medical conditions and...
by wayne | Oct 23, 2015 | Gum Disease
Singapore has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. There are many long term complications associated with diabetes and gum disease is one of them. The relationship between diabetes and gum disease (periodontitis) is bi-directional. This means that not...
by wayne | Oct 22, 2015 | Gum Disease
Gum disease is a gum infection that destroys the attachment fibres and supporting bone that hold teeth. The main cause is dental plaque, a sticky, colourless film that forms around teeth. Toxins produced by bacteria in plaque destroy supporting tissues around the...
by wayne | Oct 20, 2015 | For Our Children
When should a child see a dentist? We recommend that a child be seen by a dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months after his or her first tooth comes erupts. Why does a child need to see a dentist at such a young age? It allows the dentist to educate parents about...
by wayne | Oct 19, 2015 | For Our Children
What is Dental Caries? It is a dental infection, of bacteria origin, that results in the demineralization and destruction of the dental hard tissue What is Early Childhood Caries? Presence of dental caries on one or more surfaces in the primary tooth of children below...
