Our teeth are an important part of our lives. They give us quality of life and self-confidence. They enable us to enjoy eating, to laugh freely, and to speak clearly. Missing teeth can lead to a loss of function as well as a drop in confidence.
To most people, a great smile brings to mind a straight row of white teeth. But your teeth are only as good as its foundation – the gums. Dr Asha Karan is the dentist at Smile Makers Dental Clinic at Novena Medical Center. For more information, check out www.smilemakers.com.sg or call: 6397 2739.
This is the beginning of a new year. Let me take this opportunity to touch on good oral health. It has been said, perhaps in jest, that “if you are not true to your teeth, your teeth will not be true to you.” Like all things in life if you neglect your teeth you will [...]
Teeth colour is considered the most important factor affecting smile attractiveness. Indeed, based on recent studies, it can be estimated that 40% of young adult living in modern societies are dissatisfied with their teeth appearance and that for 88% of them, yellow or brown tooth colour shade come as the primary cause of dissatisfaction.
Separating myths from facts By Yes, I Can Campaign It’s the love month once again! And amidst the exchange of kisses and flowers and chocolates on every Valentine’s Day for the last 50 years, there’s a tiny pill that has been a silent witness to all these – the contraceptive pill or “the Pill.” However, in [...]
Six healthy ways to spend Valentine’s day - By Maripet L. Poso Ever since we can remember, women have been programmed to expect to receive something romantic from men on Valentine’s Day, be it flowers, chocolates, jewelry or dinner dates. Consumerism doesn’t help one bit, making women think that the bigger the rock the bigger the [...]
Singaporean men 45 and older have less sex By Maripet L. Poso One in every 10 middle-aged men in Singapore does not have sex at all. For every 10 who actually get some, one is not happy with it. And the unhappiest age group? Those between 45 to 49 years old. This was revealed by [...]
Dr Oliver Hennedige is from Oliver Dental Surgery Pte Ltd. He is the Secretary General of the Asia Pacifi c Dental Federation and Executive Director of the International College of Continuing Dental Education. He is also a diplomat of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants
Your oral health may affect, be affectedby or contribute to various diseasesand conditions, including:
Different options to teeth whitening By Maripet L. Poso Sometimes a boost in your self confidence can be just a matter of bleaching your teeth. Although purely an aesthetic thing and not a significant health issue, many people nowadays go for teeth bleaching because white and gleaming teeth can have a great impact on a [...]
