Toddler’s gums bleed after fall: What to do
Your toddler fell flat on her face and her gums are bleeding. What should you do now? And what if a tooth chipped off or turned black after the trauma?
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Singapore dentist removed 13-year-old boy’s 4 teeth unnecessarily; mom not allowed into room during procedure
When Mr Tim Leo took his 13-year-old son Ethan to the nearby WH Dental Surgeons in Hougang to fix his crooked teeth, as it offered orthodontic services, he expected a routine treatment lasting one to two years.
But he grew concerned after a year when ther...
10 ways to prevent tooth decay in kids
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Have a young child who complains of toothaches? Your toddler is not alone - at least 50 per cent of pre-schoolers in Singapore have tooth decay, according to paediatric dentist Badrun Nafis from Thomson Paediatric Centre (Katong). In addition, ...
This is why 4 in 10 Singapore preschoolers have severe tooth decay
When her six-year-old son began complaining of a toothache, Ms Huang took him to the dentist - only to learn that at least seven of his teeth had severe decay.
Dentists said that the boy - then in Kindergarten 2 - needed surgery for root canal treatment...
Fear of dentist: How to help your child overcome it
Help your child overcome the fear of subsequent dental visits with these tips.
Toddler fell on face: how to stop mouth bleeding
After any mouth and face injuries, it's best that you take your child to see a dentist. Here's why.
