What you need to know about Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction or Surgery Recovery
| Published in Blog, Dental Specialist, Dental Tips, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Ben Wang, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Edwin Tan, Dr Helena Lee, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Dr Steven Soo, Dr Tan Kian Meng, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral Surgery, Periodontist, Question & Answer, Wisdom TeethOur previous blog post covered what you need to know before a wisdom tooth removal process. We answered commonly asked questions such as why wisdom teeth…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide On Wisdom Teeth Pain and Problems
| Published in Blog, Dental Tips, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Ben Wang, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Edwin Tan, Dr Helena Lee, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Dr Tan Kian Meng, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral Surgery, Periodontist, Question & Answer, Wisdom TeethWisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth (third molars) to erupt into the mouth, and this usually takes place between the ages of 17 and 25…
Read MoreAdults with advanced gum disease have higher risk of high blood pressure: Study
| Published in Blog, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Ben Wang, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Helena Lee, Gum Disease, Gum Specialist, Gum TreatmentThere have been scientific studies done to show the link of advanced gum disease (periodontitis) and hypertension. In order to investigate deeper into the nature of…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Gum Treatment in Singapore
| Published in Blog, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Helena Lee, Gum Disease, Gum Grafting, Gum Specialist, Gum Surgery, Gum TreatmentDo you have gum disease? Well, studies have shown that many of us have some form of gum disease and it may be more common than…
Read MoreSpecialist Dental Group in 2018: Year in Review
| Published in Dental Specialist, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Ben Wang, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Edwin Tan, Dr Eugene Chan, Dr Helena Lee, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Irene Sim, Dr May Ling Eide, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Dr Steven Soo, Dr Tabitha Chng2018 has been an interesting and fruitful year. We had a few significant milestones and it was a productive year as we continue to strive for…
Read MoreShould I Replace Missing Teeth?
| Published in Blog, Dental Implants, Dentures, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Ben Wang, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Helena Lee, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Dr Steven Soo, Missing TeethYour teeth play an important part in your daily life. It not only helps you to chew and eat your food, but frames your face. Any…
Read MoreWhat are the Causes of Tooth Loss and Pain?
| Published in Dental Implants, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Ben Wang, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Edwin Tan, Dr Helena Lee, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Dr Steven Soo, Gum DiseaseDo you know that the biting force of human males can be as much as 120 kg for our first molars? Or that we bite stronger…
Read MoreIs it advisable to have a dental implant done as soon as the tooth is extracted?
| Published in Dental Implants, Dental Specialist, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Helena Lee, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Neo Tee KhinGenerally, if there is no infection on the extracted tooth and the surrounding bone is healthy, there are no issues with having a dental implant surgery…
Read MoreThank You for Attending “Oral Health & You: Specialists’ Perspectives”
| Published in Blog, Channel NewsAsia, Dental Specialist, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Irene Sim, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Endodontist, Events, General knowledge, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Periodontist, ProsthodontistOral Health & You: Specialists’ Perspectives, a nationwide seminar on managing common dental problems through expertise and modern dentistry, successfully completed on 19 August 2017 (Saturday)….
Read MoreChannel NewsAsia Public Dental Seminar 2017: 19 Aug, 1-5pm
| Published in Blog, Channel NewsAsia, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Irene Sim, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Media CoverageOral Health & You: Specialists’ Perspectives In the fifth edition of our biennial public dental seminar, our panel of experts would be sharing on a variety…
Read MoreContinuing Dentist Educational Talk (13 July 2016)
| Published in Blog, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Daylene Leong, Events, Periodontist, ProsthodontistWith the support of GSK, Specialist Dental Group is organising a “Continuing Dentist Educational Talk”. Participants can look forward to a time of sharing and learning with fellow dental…
Read MoreDr Daylene Leong: Happy Mother’s Day!
| Published in Dentist Blog, Dr Daylene LeongSpecialist Dental Group has launched an on-going series of blog posts by our individual dental specialists. All views provided are the dentist’s own opinions and are…
Read MoreVideo: Why Does Gum Disease Cause Tooth Loss? (Dr Daylene Leong)
| Published in Dr Daylene Leong, Gum Disease, Missing TeethDo you know that 85% of the population has gum disease? Gum disease is also the most common reason for tooth loss. It is a…
Read MoreProductive Start to 2016: Babies, Cross-country, Charity & More
| Published in Community Activity, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Ho Kok Sen, EventsAccording to both western and chinese calendars, we are now officially in the “new year”. And we are glad to share that it has been a…
Read MoreThank You for Attending “Beyond Dentistry: More Than Teeth”!
| Published in Channel NewsAsia, Dental Implants, Dental Specialist, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Eugene Chan, Dr Ho Kok Sen, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Events, General knowledge, Gum Disease, Gum Specialist, Invisalign, Jaw Surgery, Missing Teeth, Oral Health, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Prosthodontist, Tips for good dental healthBeyond Dentistry: More than Teeth, a nationwide seminar on better dental and overall health organised by Specialist Dental Group (SDG) and Channel NewsAsia successfully concluded last…
Read MoreUnderstanding Gum Disease – The Painless Enemy
| Published in Channel NewsAsia, Dr Daylene Leong, Events, General knowledge, Gum Specialist, Gum Treatment, Question & AnswerIn the second edition of our four-part blog series, we would be featuring the second topic that would be shared during “Beyond Dentistry: More Than Teeth”,…
Read MoreBeing Pregnant Again
| Published in Dentist Blog, Dr Daylene Leong, Gum Specialist, Gum Treatment, Periodontist, PregnancySpecialist Dental Group has launched an on-going series of blog posts by our individual dental specialists. All views provided are the dentist’s own opinions and are…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Periodontitis
| Published in Bad breath, Blog, Dental Specialist, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Edwin Heng, Dr Helena Lee, General knowledge, Gum Specialist, Halitosis, Our clinics, Periodontist, Tips for good dental healthWe have learnt that the absence of regular tooth brushing and flossing will lead to gingivitis. This condition is a milder form of gum disease which…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Gingivitis
| Published in Bad breath, Blog, Braces, Dental Specialist, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Helena Lee, Dry Mouth, General knowledge, Gum Specialist, Gum Surgery, Gum Treatment, Halitosis, Periodontist, Tips for good dental health, XerostomiaWhen it comes to oral health problems, many will instantly think of dental cavities, tooth sensitivity or even crooked teeth. Treating immediate pain or getting a…
Read MoreSmile Your Way To A Ripe Old Age
| Published in Bad breath, Consultation, Dental Specialist, Dentist Blog, Dr Daylene Leong, General knowledge, Gum Specialist, Gum Surgery, Gum TreatmentSpecialist Dental Group has launched an on-going series of blog posts by our individual dental specialists. All views provided are the dentist’s own opinions and are…
Read MoreDentist Blog: Living longer and better (with dental implants)
| Published in Dental Implants, Dentist Blog, Dr Daylene Leong, Gum Specialist, Gum Surgery, Gum TreatmentSpecialist Dental Group has launched an on-going series of blog posts by our individual dental specialists. All views provided are the dentist’s own opinions and are…
Read MoreBe Mouth Healthy For Life
| Published in Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Helena Lee, General knowledge, Gum Treatment, Tips for good dental healthOne of the ways to help you get started with your resolutions on the health front is to keep your oral health in shape. The steps…
Read MoreBetween The Heart and The Mouth
| Published in Community Activity, Dr Daylene Leong, Dr Helena Lee, General knowledge, Gum Treatment, Tips for good dental healthAccording to the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day usually occurs on the last weekend of September, which falls on September 29 this year. In conjunction…
Read MoreDentist Blog: Not just another day
| Published in Dentist Blog, Dr Daylene LeongMention birthdays and all things positive – joy, happiness, laughter and merry-making come to mind. People celebrate a year of good health and another step up…
Read MoreHealthy Smiles, Happy Children
| Published in Community Activity, Dentistry for children, Dr Daylene Leong, Tips for good dental healthWhat do you get when you put a room full of excited 4 year-olds together? A lot of fun ! We just love to see happy…
Read MoreDentist Blog: The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side.. Or Not?
| Published in Dentist Blog, Dr Daylene LeongSpecialist Dental Group has launched an on-going series of blog posts by our individual dental specialists. All views provided are the dentist’s own opinions and are…
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