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[jeanieg]

When her tooth was wobbly she complained that it was abit uncomfortable to eat so we extracted it. Both teeth dod not drop out on their own. Am just wondering is it normal for the permanent set to take so long to appear. Should I wait for a couple more months or go to the dentist to get it checked. Her bottom ones have dropped and grown new set already.

[Verysuperkiasu]

Should I go for an implant that will be done by a post graduate dentist at NUH? The cost of implant for a tooth is only $2K (for post graduate) compared to a specialist $5K? But a little worried - don’t know whether it is safe?

[verykiasu2010]

Verysuperkiasu:

Should I go for an implant that will be done by a post graduate dentist at NUH? The cost of implant for a tooth is only $2K (for post graduate) compared to a specialist $5K? But a little worried - don't know whether it is safe?

has the post grad dentist any real work experience before ?

[Verysuperkiasu]

I didnt ask. I was told the queue is about one year’s waiting time. Not sure if it’s because it’s in demand or lack of supply? But when it comes to implant, time is of essence - as my bone mass may decrease then got to do bone grafting - more cost. So after weighing the pros and cons, decided not to.

[verykiasu2010]

Verysuperkiasu:

I didnt ask. I was told the queue is about one year's waiting time. Not sure if it's because it's in demand or lack of supply? But when it comes to implant, time is of essence - as my bone mass may decrease then got to do bone grafting - more cost. So after weighing the pros and cons, decided not to.

the waiting time in NUH dental faculty is more due to available time slot by the students rather than the high demand there ..... they got to spend more time on the books than attending to dental patient

rather trust more in experienced professionals than a rookie when it is something in your mouth to last

[Verysuperkiasu]

verykiasu2010:

rather trust more in experienced professionals than a rookie when it is something in your mouth to last

true...true...

already found one recommended by someone - going for consultation next week (private practice).

[CDE]

Anyone can recommend a good orthodontic?

Btw, can any dentist do brace or must go for orthodentic?
My 12yo dd has uneven teeth.

[jjluvfootball]

Anyone knows difference between filling and root canal? Doc din use x ray

only thing I know is need to go another 2 times. Actually she has a abscess on her gum due to infection early this mth. Bro her to School dental two times but dentist just fill her other cavity and ignore that tooth. Probably cos DD rather fearful. My fren recommend a family dentist so we went. Thought he is gd with kids but not actually. And his charges are pretty high :moneyflies: She has done first part of the root canal but I thought of changing clinic. Is it ok for other clinic to continue the treatment? :?:

[Apricot]

CDE:

Anyone can recommend a good orthodontic?

Btw, can any dentist do brace or must go for orthodentic?
My 12yo dd has uneven teeth.

My dd, 13 years old, did her braces under an orthodontist, Dr Tan of Embrace Dental, early this year. Personally, I found him to be very professional and reasonably priced. Have to book appointments in advance as his business is very good.

A typical dentist may not do braces. I think it is better to go to orthodontists as they specialise in braces. They are better equipped and definitely more experienced.

[CDE]

Apricot:

CDE:

Anyone can recommend a good orthodontic?

Btw, can any dentist do brace or must go for orthodentic?
My 12yo dd has uneven teeth.

My dd, 13 years old, did her braces under an orthodontist, Dr Tan of Embrace Dental, early this year. Personally, I found him to be very professional and reasonably priced. Have to book appointments in advance as his business is very good.

A typical dentist may not do braces. I think it is better to go to orthodontists as they specialise in braces. They are better equipped and definitely more experienced.

Thanks apricot!
Dr. Tan kok Liang in international building right? I'll call them for more info.
I planned to do it after psle.