Keep Your Pearly Whites Shining This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, you’re likely looking forward to festive gatherings and delicious treats. The holidays can be particularly challenging for maintaining a bright, healthy smile. From sugary sweets to acidic drinks, your teeth face numerous threats during this time of year. However, with some simple precautions and mindful habits, you can enjoy the […]
Achieving Optimal Elderly Dental Care Through Preventative Measures
As you age, maintaining good dental health becomes increasingly vital to your overall wellbeing. However, the foundation for a healthy smile in your golden years is laid much earlier in life. By implementing proper dental care habits and preventative measures from a young age, you can significantly reduce the risk of oral health issues later […]
Comprehensive Elderly Dental Care at Maple Dental
As you enter your golden years, maintaining proper dental health becomes more crucial than ever. At Maple Dental, we understand the unique challenges faced by elderly patients and offer comprehensive care tailored to their needs. Our clinic and experienced staff ensure that your loved ones receive top-notch treatment in a comfortable, welcoming environment. From routine […]
Common Dental Problems for Seniors and How to Prevent Them
As you enter your golden years, maintaining good oral health becomes increasingly important. Yet, many seniors face unique dental challenges that can significantly impact their overall well-being. As a dentist with years of experience treating elderly patients, I’ve observed several common issues that frequently arise. From dry mouth and gum disease to tooth loss and […]
Keeping Grandparents’ Smiles Healthy for Overall Wellness
As a dentist, you understand the critical importance of oral health for patients of all ages. However, you may not realise the unique challenges and far-reaching impacts of dental care for older adults, particularly grandparents. Your elderly patients’ oral health is intricately linked to their overall wellness and quality of life. Poor dental hygiene and […]
The Evolution of Cosmetic Dentistry Throughout History
As you flash your pearly whites in celebration of World Smile Month, have you ever wondered about the journey that led to modern aesthetic dentistry? From ancient civilisations to cutting-edge technologies, the pursuit of a perfect smile has been a constant throughout human history. You might be surprised to learn that cosmetic dental procedures date […]
How Dental Scanners Improve the Accuracy of Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns
Have you ever wondered how dentists create those perfectly fitted inlays, onlays, and crowns? Enter the dental scanner, a revolutionary tool transforming the field of restorative dentistry. This high-tech device captures detailed 3D images of your teeth, eliminating the need for messy traditional impressions. Using advanced optical technology, these scanners can map your entire mouth […]
A Trip Down Memory Lane: The Dental Clinic on Wheels
Remember those days when the dental clinic rolled into your school? That big white truck parked in the courtyard struck fear into the hearts of kids across Singapore. But looking back, it was actually pretty cool. As we celebrate another National Day, let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to those mobile dental clinics […]
Understanding CHAS, Pioneer and Merdeka Generation Subsidies in 2024
You are reading an article that is about subsidy schemes accurate as at Aug 2024. For the updated version correct as of Apr 2025, please click here. As a Singaporean, you may be eligible for special subsidies that lower the cost of dental services through the CHAS, Pioneer Generation, or Merdeka Generation schemes. Understanding what […]
Mouth Breathing and Its Effects on Dental Health
You never thought twice about breathing through your mouth. It was easy, natural. But what if that simple habit was wreaking havoc on your teeth and gums? New research shows that mouth breathing can lead to a host of dental problems over time including tooth decay, gum disease, and jaw misalignment. In this article, we’ll […]
