Dr Alex Yan

Implant procedures can come in different price points due to a few factors. It mainly boils down to 3 factors, which is: 1. Implant brand There are many different implant brands in market, originating from different places/ country. They may come in different sizes too and some may be suitable to you but not to another person. Each brand cost differently and of course each has their own strengths and weaknesses too. 2. Implant procedure There are different procedures in placing an implant.

Lower teeth growing in front of the upper teeth is a common sight that we see. It is a form of malocclusion, meaning the teeth are biting improperly. This is also commonly known as underbite. Underbite can be due to 1. Skeletal discrepancy, meaning the lower jaw is bigger than the upper jaw, or an underdeveloped upper jaw. This is usually congenital. A good way to check is to see if any of your family members inherit an underbite. 2. Dental. In this instance, the jaw size are of normal sizes, but the teeth has developed in such a way that an underbite occurs.

Sorry to hear that your teeth has relapsed from your previous braces treatment. Both conventional fixed braces and Invisalign are effective in moving and straightening teeth, regardless of whether it is for relapse or new cases. Most relapse cases occurs with shifting of the multiple teeth rather than just one of two teeth, as teeth cooperates and function together. Hence, orthodontic treatment usually occurs on both arches together to ensure good functionality of teeth.

Underbite is a form of malocclusion. It can be a result of dental alignment, or due to a jaw bone issue. To determine whether it is of dental origin or jaw bone, your dentist will need to do a thorough examination, including an X-ray to analyze the situation. This diagnostic step is important because it determines the course of treatment. Braces can effectively resolve underbite problems if it is due to dental alignment. However, if the problem arises from your skeletal bone, braces alone may not resolve the issue. Is the pain that you are experiencing coming from the joint?

Both conventional fixed braces and Invisalign are effective in moving and straightening teeth. One advantage that conventional fixed braces have over Invisalign is its long-standing successful history in correcting misalignment of teeth, whereas Invisalign is comparatively new in the market (about 20~ odd years). However, Invisalign has gone through tremendous improvement over the years through their investment into research and development. Invisalign is now able to achieve results which are higher in complexity and also achieve results in a shorter time frame.

Root canal treatment has been proven to have a very high success rate. Sometimes, it is the only way to save the tooth if the nerve is affected. It is always more natural and comfortable to bite and chew with your own tooth, which is why it's a popular treatment. This is compared to extracting and replacing it with other options, such as bridges, implants or dentures.