My child has an UNDERBITE – Part 2
What is the best age to treat underbite? It is recommended that an initial orthodontic assessment be performed at the first sign of orthodontic problems or around age 7. At this age, the adult molars would have erupted and changing between
My child has an UNDERBITE – Part 1
What is an underbite? Most people have some degree of overbite where upper front teeth overlap in front of lower teeth. An underbite, also known as a Class III malocclusion, is an abnormal relationship between the upper and lower teeth, in
Adults embrace braces with a smile
Our specialist orthodontist, Dr Ping Ping Yeoh, was recently interviewed by The Age. In this article, Dr Yeoh discussed about orthodontics for adults. Dr Ping Ping Yeoh, interview by The Age.
Pays to act on early orthodontic care
Our Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Ping Ping, was recently interviewed by The Age. In this article, Dr Ping Ping discusses when you should take your child to visit an orthodontist.
Invisalign
Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to straighten teeth without braces. The Invisalign System uses a combination of 3-D virtual modelling software, customised manufacturing and virtually clear, removable ‘aligners’ to straighten teeth without metal or wires. The Invisalign system is
What about my wisdom teeth?
If you have not had your wisdom teeth checked by your dentist, you might have already heard stories about someone having troubles with their wisdom teeth or had a not-so-good experience with wisdom teeth removal. So, you may be wondering,
How to floss with braces?
Many orthodontic patients are foreign to flossing and they do not know how to floss with braces. And, many do not know the importance of flossing during their orthodontic treatment. While braces are in place, food particles get trapped between
Why is flossing important?
Recently, there were news reported that there was little scientific evidence to support the benefits of flossing your teeth. Despite this news, however, both the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) still recommend flossing
Dental Tips for Summer
It's summer time and the sun is burning bright in the sky. School holidays, christmas holidays, and taking time off are on our mind for many of us. Let's share some dental tips for summer that will help protect your
Orthodontics for Adults
Orthodontics for adults are becoming increasingly common. Approximately, one in five orthodontic patients are adults, and this number continues to grow. The few reasons why adults choose to undertake orthodontic treatments are because they had no access to orthodontic treatment when