By Angela Khoo At de Pacific Dental, we don’t just believe in straightening your teeth – we believe in keeping your teeth straight for life! When most people think of orthodontics, they tend to only consider the time that they’re actively straightening their teeth with Invisalign or braces. Many patients don’t know that retention—that is, keeping your teeth…
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By Kenneth Tan “Smile more. Smiling can make you and others happy.” Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart There are many benefits how one smile makes life better. Apart from the obvious benefit it has like the quote above. Smiling improves your mood. Research shows then whenever we smile, our happy hormones (dopamine, serotonin and…
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By Audrey Low Brush Enough Brushing should be done for at least 2 mins, twice daily. It is also important to hold the toothbrush correctly at a 45-degree angle near to gum line, so that the plaque (bacteria) at the gums gets removed. Select the Right Brush Use a toothbrush with soft bristles to avoid damaging…
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By de Pacific Team When it comes to your family’s dental health, choosing the right dentist is of paramount importance. You cannot enjoy perfect physical health and an active lifestyle unless you have a good dentist who understands your family’s dental needs. Unfortunately, choosing the right dentist is not as easy as it sounds. It’s just like looking for…
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By Bran Chan Everyone will have at least a family or friend complain to them about their wisdom teeth problem(s). It is a common issue especially among Asians as Asians tend to have smaller jaws which may pose a problem in accommodating the 3rd molar or more commonly known as the wisdom tooth. While some people may experience…
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By Cindi Ho Let me introduce you to the Sensory Homunculus (Latin for “little man”). He might be the reason many of you feel nervous about visiting the dentist. You see, the sensory homunculus shows what a man’s body would look like if each part grew in proportion to how sensitive that part of the body is. Just…
Read more »Did someone tell you that you have bad breath? Have you tried thinking of polite ways to inform your family member or friend or significant other that he/she has bad breath? Has bad breath affected your relationship? These are some of the common scenarios experienced when it comes to the tricky issue of bad breath….
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By Alex Yan Considering a teeth whitening procedure? You have a lot to gain. A whiter set of teeth will inevitably brighten up your smile, thus making you more friendly and approachable. Also, what you might not realize is how much it boosts up your confidence and self-esteem in front of others. There are also many other reasons…
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