All About Dental

[megbryan]

I do not have any doctors in mind yet. I am currently exploring options. I am still in the shock state when I visited the dentist yesterday, and I was advised that I need to do this procedure on my son and cost approximately $3000 in KKH.

[amylqf]

my dd’s baby teeth haven’t fall out (a little shaky), but the new teeth has already coming out (behind the baby teeth).

She went to see primary school dentist, but dentist said it is still not lose enough for her to pull out.

From the post that I read, it seems that there are totally different two way of how dentist handle the situation.
1. pull out baby teeth to give space for new teeth to grow.
2. leave it to natural teeth drop. the new teeth will move to its location.

which is the better way then, base on your experience?

[Poonie]

I strongly recommend Dr Chua Chee Haow of Atria Pan Dental. He is very patient and gentle with kids although he caters to adults too. He even designed his office with a playroom and TV for children while waiting for their turns. He takes a snapshot of the children’s teeth for keepsake without charging extra (I understand other dentists do). My kids always ask to see him even when their appointment is not due. I once brought my younger one to a neighbourhood dentist for emergency (you have to schedule appointments with Dr Chua a few months in advance) and my girl cried throughout the session.

[amylqf]

Where is Dr. Chua clinic? & charges?

[Poonie]

Dr Chua is at Atria Pan Dental located at Wisma Atria’s medical floor. As for charges, I have never taken note as I usually pay for the entire family at one visit. For adult each visit usually comes out to around $100 so for kids it should be substantially lower. Tel: 67333 133

[cantbearit2]

Poonie:

I strongly recommend Dr Chua Chee Haow of Atria Pan Dental. He is very patient and gentle with kids although he caters to adults too. He even designed his office with a playroom and TV for children while waiting for their turns. He takes a snapshot of the children's teeth for keepsake without charging extra (I understand other dentists do). My kids always ask to see him even when their appointment is not due. I once brought my younger one to a neighbourhood dentist for emergency (you have to schedule appointments with Dr Chua a few months in advance) and my girl cried throughout the session.

I brought my DD to Dr. Chua upon your recommendation juz last week.

It was money well spent. He was really patient and understanding. My overall comment was good, good and very good.

My DD din like d dentist chair so she cried wen they adjusted d seat but thruout she was alrite.

Thanks for the recommendation, Poonie!! :thankyou:

BTW, the charges was $62.40. Luckily my DD had no decayed tooth (somethg which i worried cos it was her first visit at 5 y.o.).

[hquek]

I just brought my 2 to the School Dental Service at HPB (next to SGH). The dentists there were extremely patient and nice.


It was my 2 y/o’s first time at the dentist. But to their credit, he didn’t cry, nor did he dislike the place.

Best of all is that the charge was only $9 (for consultation and polishing - no cavities).

[thebusybee]

hquek


I’m thinking of bringing my 22 mth DS to see dentist soon. (Read somewhere first dentist visit should be around 2YO)

Do you have details of the School Dental Service? Just call them to make appointment will do? How long is the waiting time?

TIA

[hquek]

You can call them to make appointment 64353782.


I can’t remember when I booked mine but a notice say it’s good to book 2 months ahead. That said, just try and see if something fits your timing.

22m/o seems a bit young, just make sure he know how to arrrhhhh (keep his mouth open) else could be wasted trip (?). The dentist was very patient in teaching my younger ds how to brush his teeth properly.

[thebusybee]

Hi Parents,


Can you share the most effective way/s to teach young toddler to brush teeth correctly?

My 22 mth son likes to 'brush' teeth - rather enjoy sucking the sweet edible toothpaste and biting the bristles which make the brush uneven. That worries me as it's merely going through the motion only.

I tried brush for him but i think he feels painful (maybe I used too much force to brush :nunchuk: )

I'm trying to get it right before he gets tooth decay soon as he eats many types of food already, and I can sometimes see veg stuck in between his teeth.


All methods are welcome!

:please:

p.s. I've yet to teach him gargle with water.