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Clinic Notice
Please be note that our clinic will be closed from April 30, Friday to May 4, Tuesday.
We resume normal operation hours from May 5, Wednesday onwards.
For emergencies during this period, youmay contact our after-office hotline
1391 811 1319. |
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Alpha Dental Clinic
康怡口腔门诊部
For appointments 预约电话
021-6270 2875
Emergency/ After-Office
急诊
1391 811 1319
Opening Hours营业时间
Daily 10am - 7pm
每日周一至周日
上午10点至晚上7点
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Dear friends,
Springtime is the favorite season for many people. The weather is getting warmer as you enjoy more outdoor fun and activities with your loved ones.
Alpha Dental treats you for a free fluoride treatment this month.
Regards,
Your Family Dentists @ Alpha Dental |
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New Singaporean Dentist
It is our pleasure to announce the arrival of our dentist from Singapore, focusing on Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry.
Dr Christopher Ng graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the National University of Singapore. After graduation, he worked as a Dental Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces, government dental polyclinics and as Head of Dental Services for School Dental Services in the Singapore Health Promotion Board before he left for private practice to focus on Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry.
Dr Ng specialises in Advance Aesthetic Ceramic restorative dentistry, Implant and Laser Dentistry. He completed the CEREC 3D Advance Course Maestro Programme and was awarded Top Cerec Practitioner. He also obtained his training in Implant Dentistry under Professor Netwig, Dean of the Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology from the Frankfurt University of Germany.
Apart from his passion in clinical Dentistry, Dr Ng also contributes his spare time to voluntary dental mission work in China (Kunming), southern Thailand and Cambodia, providing free dental services to the poor and underprivileged children. He also participated in Singapore's Tsunami Relief operation in 2005 in forensic dentistry in Phuket, Thailand. Dr Ng is conversant in English, Mandarin and Hokkien. |
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| Free Fluoride Treatment |
Alpha Dental offers free fluoride treament to all our clients.
Terms & Conditions:
* Registration and Consultation for first-time client is not waived only fluoride treatment is free of charge.
* May not be used in conjunction with other promotions.
* Promotion not applicable for direct billing. | | Offer Expires: May 15, 2010 |
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Caring For Your Teeth With Fluoride
 Throughout the day, your teeth are exposed to acids released by bacteria found in plaque that can break down enamel (the outer layer) and lead to tooth decay. Fluoride is a natural mineral that can strengthen teeth to help prevent tooth decay and permanent tooth loss. More importantly, it helps restore the minerals that have been worn down and repair weak spots in the enamel. Amazingly, the new tooth material created by this rebuilding process is even more durable than the original. Fluoride is also especially beneficial for children because it becomes integrated with growing teeth and helps develop resistance to acids later in life.
Most People Don't Get Enough Fluoride
You never stop needing fluoride. The simple truth is that most people - kids and adults alike - don't get enough. Consider the following facts:
- 85% of all adults experience tooth decay
- More than 60% of will loss permanent tooth due to cavities
- The majority of bottled water do not contain optimal levels of fluoride. And, some types of home water treatment systems can reduce the fluoride levels in water supplies
How Can We Obtain Fluoride?
Frequent exposure to small amounts of fluoride each day is the best way to reduce the risk for developing tooth decay. Drinking water is the most common vehicle for fluoride intake. In non-fluoridated drinking water (i.e. drinking-water to which fluoride has not been intentionally added for the prevention of dental caries), the fluoride level can be dangerously high. The concentration of fluoride in fluoridated drinking-water (i.e., fluoride is intentionally added for the prevention of dental caries) generally ranges from 0.7-1.2mg/litre. We can also obtain trace amounts of fluoride in foods, e.g. fish, tea leaves and breast milk.
Topical fluoride is the next best alternative, which can be given in two forms: fluoridated toothpaste or topical fluoride given by a dental professional. Unless a dentist or other qualified health professional advises otherwise, fluoridated toothpaste should be introduced at around age of two. Excessive fluoride can cause yellowing of teeth, white spots, and pitting or motting of enamel, known as dental fluorosis. To prevent this, use a baby tooth cleanser on the toothbrush until your child is 2.5 years old, and place a pea-sized drop of chuldren's toothpaste on the toothbrush from age 2.5 to 8 years of age.
Toothpaste should be dispensed in a pea-sized amount. Children should spit out the toothpaste after brushing but should not rinse with water. The small amount of fluoridated toothpaste that remains in the mouth helps prevent tooth decay.
Profesionally applied fluoride (via varnishes, gels, foams) renews the high levels of fluoride in superficial enamel. Topical fluoride may be especially effective for those children at high risk for dental caries because they lack fluoridated water, have a history of caries, snack frequently on foods high in sugar, or have a medical problem that decreases caries resistance. These treatments also enhance reminiralization of early various lesions. Topical fluoride treatments should be applied only by a dentist or to her qualified health professional.
Studies have indicated that in more than 90% of urban Chinese cities, including Shanghai, fluorine concentrations in drinking water are below levels recommended by the WHO (approximately 0.5-1.0 mg/1). This includes the bottled drinking water supplies to your home or office water dispensers. To ensure a healthy intake of fluoride, use fluoridated toothpaste, which are widely available in supermakets, and supplement your pearly whites with topical fluoride treat during your twice a year visit to the dentist.
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