by Dr. Gerald Tan | Jul 17, 2020 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Per-Ingvar Brånemark, a Swedish orthopaedic surgeon invented dental implants in 1952. Nowadays, dental implant procedure has become very common and is now considered the standard of care for prosthetic replacement of missing teeth. A surgical fixture placed in...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Jul 17, 2020 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
For many people, the dental implant process can seem daunting. After all, the dental implant procedure is considered an oral surgery. Fortunately, with proper care, you’ll be able to enjoy a beautifully restored smile for many years to come. While unfortunate to note,...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Oct 23, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
In essence, dental crowns are those tooth-shaped “caps” that are placed over the tooth to help restore its size, shape, and strength. It is also used to improve a tooth’s appearance. Once cemented in place, dental crowns will fully encase the tooth’s visible portion....
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Oct 23, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Jaw clenching and teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) is often attributed to anxiety or stress. People with bruxism may grind and clench during sleep (sleep bruxism). They can also clench their teeth while awake albeit unconsciously (awake bruxism). Sleep...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Oct 23, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Statistics provided by the National Sleep Foundation indicated that a staggering 90 million American adults snore sporadically while 37 million snore on a consistent basis. In essence, snoring is caused by air that’s vibrating in the upper respiratory tract....
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Oct 23, 2019 | Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Single-tooth implants are used in patients who are missing one or more teeth. A tooth implant is surgically placed in an opening in the jawbone. Once the implant attaches (integrates) to the bone, it will act as a new root for the crown. The crown is used to replace...
