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Just Google for Teeth whitening and FabulousTan.sg pops up on the sponsored search. You look at your search box wondering if you could get that far a typo from ‘teeth whitening’ to ’sun tanning’ (which they pop up tops on the Google’s sponsored links as well). But on further clicking, you realise that they do indeed provide teeth whitening under the arm of ‘Fabulous Smile’.
So how does a company that started off with Tanning do with Whitening? The first darkens and the latter lightens. Maybe it keeps the Yin and Yang of the company in check. Most importantly, how do they fair at a treatment everyone goes to a dentist for? From what I found out, ‘Not too fabulous‘
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Ever felt the need to warn others about a dentist? Or tell of the really bad service that you just experienced going to a certain dental clinic. Maybe he did something that really got on your nerve, or it could be the 2 hour wait to see you due to an “emergency cases” that got squeezed in just before your appointment.
Leave a comment on the complaints tab and share it with the rest of us. This way, we can think twice before going to see that dentist. Be an obliging netizen and do your part.
Remember, be honest and be as factual as possible. . .
Published on
April 13, 2009 in
braces.
Our body changes as we grow, teeth are no different. The teeth that are straightened after 2 years of braces orthodontic treatment have a “memory” and want to go back to it’s original position.
Reason? Teeth are supported by periodontal ligaments with elastic fibers, these fibers may undergo change especially right after you take out your braces. During the 1st month of taking them out, the risk of relapse is extremely high. So listen to your orthodontist and wear your retainers.
Continue reading ‘Why wear retainers after braces?’
They say for those gruelling 2 years, Army is your life and your rifle is your wife, but they forgot to mention that the Big men in Green will take care of almost ALL your physical health care needs, that includes your dental health. After all, every soldier with a bad toothache is not fighting fit!
Continue reading ‘Best time to visit a dentist? Army!’
*this is an article written by Dr Tan Chuan Sien to help answer many of your questions on this topic
Wisdom teeth are third molars which erupt into the mouth at the age of approximately 20-25 years old. However, by the time they erupt into the mouth, the upper and lower jawbones have stopped growing, often leaving no space for their eruption. The wisdom teeth therefore erupt into an impacted position which is malaligned with the other molars. This condition is common among Asians and people with small jaws.
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