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Dental Care In Kids

    “Should my 3-year-old be using toothpaste? “ “How do I know if my child needs braces?” Parents often have questions about how to take care of their children’s teeth. They know they want to prevent cavities, but they may not always know how best to do it. Knowing the answers to these questions [...]

Brace For The Perfect Smile

     Have you been putting off doing braces for years? Is it time to give your own pearly whites a treat? Over the years, according to statistics, more adults are wearing braces to improve their smile. Many see it as an investment on themselves, while others want to set a good role models for [...]

Dental Care In School Children

    Adolescence can be an age of acute dental headaches ! Besides academic performance, dental care is one of the common worries of parents with children starting schools. As children enter the first few years of schooling, they start to acquire more adult and less baby teeth. This is called the “Mixed Dentition Period”. [...]

Secrets To Beautiful Smiles

    Surveys show that after our eyes, our smile is the most attractive feature! Indeed, teeth are crucial to the way we present ourselves to the world. When we meet someone the first thing we look is their face, and at the least hint of a smile, their teeth. And we all respond well [...]

Happy Vesak Day and Happy Holidays!

23 May 2013

  Thankyou to everyone who have been writing to me all these years.  As tomorrow is a public holiday for many of you, i wish you a happy holiday, and happy vesak day if you are a buddhist. If you or your friend need to see a dentist urgently during this long weekend, i am [...]

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The filling at my lower right last molar dropped out 4 times. Should i do a crown or remove the tooth?

05 May 2013

    First and foremost, we need to determine the cause of your repeated filling failure. There are many reasons for this. The common ones could include large or deep cavity, fillings that are not adequately prepared, heavy grinding, etc.  Once the reason for the dislodged fillings is suspected, we can then recommend the appropriate [...]

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My orthodontist just told me that she has to extract 4 of my premolar teeth before she can put on my braces. How long do i have to wait before she put my braces after the extraction? How much time do i have to wait between the extractions?

13 March 2013

Are you having the extraction under local anesthesia or sedation/general anesthesia? If it is done under local anesthesia, there are usually 2 appointments, about a week between them. On each session, 2 premolars on the same side will be extracted. After these, you can put on the braces at least 1 to 2 weeks after [...]

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How to ease dental pain without seeing a dentist?

10 February 2013

The Public Holidays have already started and many dental clinics will be closed for the chinese new year. What if you or somebody you know develop dental pain? Let me share this secret of reducing your pain without going to a dentist. In chinese medicine, there are meridians and acupoints on our body. All of [...]

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Blessed Lunar New Year!

06 February 2013

JustAskDentist.com wishes all our patients, business associates and friends a Happy Chinese New Year! Our clinic will be closed from 9 Feb to 12 Feb.  More updates coming up!

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Smile from your heart

01 February 2013

  Do you smile often? You should. Research has shown that people who smile from inside are healthier. The keyword here is ‘inside’.  It means your  smile need to be genuine in order to reap the full benefits of smiling. In other words, you have to find out what are the things in life that [...]

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A Thankyou Note From A Patient

26 December 2012

Today, i found this letter as i was clearing some old stuff to prepare for 2013. Though it has been so many years, i can still remember her. Indeed, a thankyou letter from a patient always make my day. It reinforce my passion and my belief that everyone should smile confidently.  

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Dr Edward Wish You And Family A Merry Christmas!

25 December 2012

Hello! Thankyou for all your support in 2012. This year has been a very fulfilling and busy year for me. How about you? Now is the time to relax a little and take some time to reflect on your career, family and life. Personally, i usually start writing down my goals for 2013 on the [...]

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Does my 15 month old baby need to brush her teeth? How can i prevent plaque from forming?

20 December 2012

Generally speaking, it is never too early to start introducing toothbrushing to infants and toddlers. The first milk tooth appear around 6 months of age.  From this time onwards, you can slowly introduce dental hygiene in the following ways. First, use a damp towel to clean the few milk teeth that your baby may have. [...]

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Should i brush my teeth immediately after food?

06 October 2012

It is a good practice to brush your teeth after food, especially if you are wearing braces or have crown or bridge work done.  You do not want the food trap to cause plaque accumulation on your teeth, causing gum problems and decay problems. For the rest of you, it is advisable to wait for [...]

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Mouth Breathing

12 September 2012

Does your child feel tired or sleepy easily in the day? Is your child hyperactive and has poor concentration in school? Does your child wet the bed at night although he or she is toilet trained in the day? Mouth breathing occurs when a child suffers from nasal congestion or allergies which lead to difficulty [...]

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New Amara Shopping Centre near Dental Clinic

13 August 2012

  Finally, the new Amara Shopping Centre below my clinic is shaping up more these days. Construction is still in the way, as you can see in the picture. Renovation of this shopping complex has began last year. This new shopping paradise look exciting. I like the new external escalator that allow shoppers to go to [...]

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Nurses Day

01 August 2012

I wish all Nurses and Dental Assistants a Happy Nurses Day !! Thankyou for all your hard work and dedication towards patients.

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How to brush your teeth during braces wear

22 June 2012

I find this video cover quite well on how to maintain your oral hygiene while wearing braces.  Email me if you have further questions on brushing your pearlies.  

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Dental Implants

29 May 2012

Below is the full text extracted from the article just published. Do you have missing teeth ? Years ago, most patients would only have denture or bridge to consider when replacing missing teeth. Today, with advances in technology, dental implants are common procedures. What are dental implants? They are like artificial ‘ root’ in the [...]

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