by Dr. Gerald Tan | Jun 13, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
The movement disorder characterised by clenching and grinding of teeth is called bruxism. Awake bruxism is found to be more prevalent in females than males. Sleep bruxism on the other hand shows no gender prevalence. Tooth grinding is particularly important to...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Jun 13, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Do you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep? If you answered yes, it is likely that you have sleep apnea. In essence, sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing stops and starts repeatedly. While sleep apnea can be...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | May 29, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
In essence, dental crowns are the fixed prosthetic restorations used to restore a damaged tooth and bring it back to its original size and shape. Dental crowns are cemented permanently on teeth that are extensively decayed, damaged, or cracked. While dental crowns can...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | May 22, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
For individuals who are missing a single tooth, an implant and a crown can be used to replace it.  A single tooth implant can be used to replace both the natural tooth and its root. A single tooth implant is often the recommended option for those who have...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | May 22, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
When mini dental implants were first introduced, they were used as temporary anchors with braces. Over the years, mini dental implantshave also been used for other purposes such as stabilising dentures and replacing one (or more) missing teeth. As the name...
