Smile Dental Surgery (普雅牙科诊所）

15/02/2026

🦷 Why Occlusal Harmony Matters

Do you know that an uneven bite can slowly damage your teeth and gums—even if there’s no obvious cavity?

When the bite is not balanced:
❌ Certain teeth take too much force
❌ Teeth may shift or become loose
❌ Cracks, wear, and pain can occur
❌ Gums may become swollen or bleed

⚠️ Common signs you shouldn’t ignore
• Pain or sensitivity when biting
• A tooth that feels “higher” than others
• Loose teeth
• Swollen or sore gums
• Jaw pain or frequent headaches

✨ A balanced bite helps protect your teeth, gums, and jaw for the long term.

If something feels “off” when you bite, it’s worth checking early 👍
Early correction = simpler treatment & better comfort.

📍 Smile Dental Surgery
📞 04 644 6191
📞 016 446 6191

14/02/2026

🧧🦷 Happy Chinese New Year 2026! 🦷🧧

Wishing you and your family prosperity, happiness, and good health in the Year of the Horse.
May this new year bring you joy, success, and many reasons to smile.
Heng Ong Huat! 🧧✨

📢 Holiday Closure Notice
📌 Closed: 15 Feb 2026 (Sunday) – 20 Feb 2026 (Friday)
✅ Reopen: 21 Feb 2026 (Saturday)

Thank you for your continuous trust and support.
We look forward to caring for your smile again after the holiday.

Smile Dental Surgery
“Gentle Care, Lasting Smiles.”

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📅 For appointment booking:
☎️ 04-644 6191
📞 016-446 6191
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/f35j7b
📍 Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tVRMGj1zAg63DhYt6

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14/02/2026

14/02/2026

🧧 收工大吉，福气满满迎新年！ 🧧

在这辞旧迎新的美好时刻，祝愿大家新的一年：
身体健康，万事顺心，财源广进，幸福安康。

愿新的一年里，天天都有好心情，事事都有好结果。
恭喜发财，兴旺发！🍊✨

祝大家新年快乐，假期愉快，节后见！

#新年快乐 #恭喜发财 #兴旺发 #农历新年 #春节快乐

14/02/2026

🦷 Gum Problems: It’s Not Just About Brushing!

Many people think gum problems are caused only by poor oral hygiene — but that’s not the full story.

🔹 Poor oral hygiene → plaque buildup → gum inflammation
🔹 Uneven bite (occlusal interference) → excessive force on certain teeth
🔹 Unfavorable tooth movement → gum recession, bone loss & tooth mobility

When these happen together, they create a dangerous cycle that makes gum problems worse over time.

👉 Healthy gums need BOTH good cleaning AND a balanced bite.
Cleaning alone may not be enough if your bite is causing trauma to the gums.

📍 Smile Dental Surgery
📞 04-644 6191
📱 016-446 6191
💬 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/f35j7b

14/02/2026

🧧✨ Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐！ ✨🧧

As we welcome a brand new year, Smile Dental Surgery wishes everyone happiness, good health, prosperity, and bright smiles throughout the year.
Heng Ong Huat! 🧧🍊✨

📢 Chinese New Year Closure Notice
Our clinic will be closed from:
🔴 15 February 2026 (Sunday) – 20 February 2026 (Friday)
✅ Business resumes: 21 February 2026 (Saturday)

Thank you for your understanding and continuous support. We look forward to caring for your smiles in the new year.

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🧧✨ 新春快乐！ ✨🧧

在迎接新的一年之际，Smile Dental Surgery 祝愿大家幸福安康、兴旺发达、笑容常在。
兴旺发（Heng Ong Huat）🧧🍊✨

📢 新年休诊通知
🔴 休诊日期：
2026年2月15日（星期日）至 2026年2月20日（星期五）
✅ 恢复营业：
2026年2月21日（星期六）

感谢大家一直以来的信任与支持，新的一年我们将继续用心守护您的笑容。

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For appointment booking:
☎️ 04-644 6191
📞 016-446 6191
📲 https://wa.link/f35j7b
📍 Address: 1st Floor, No.10, Hilir Paya Terubong 1, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
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#新年快乐

12/02/2026

🧧✨ Celebrating with Happiness, Smiling with Love ✨🧧

Chinese New Year is a beautiful time for family reunions, laughter, and sharing delicious festive treats. 🥰🍊

As we enjoy all the goodies, let’s also take a little extra care of our precious smiles. Hard, crunchy, or sticky snacks can sometimes cause cracked teeth, loose fillings, or tooth pain — especially during the festive season.

💡 Gentle reminders for a happy smile:
✔️ Use tools, not teeth (for shells & seafood)
✔️ Rinse after sticky snacks
✔️ Drink plenty of water
✔️ Be gentle when chewing

May this New Year bring you and your loved ones joy, prosperity, and good health.
Let your smile shine brightly in every celebration! 🦷✨

🎊 Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜发财 🎊

Smile Dental Surgery
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Smile Dental Surgery (普雅牙科诊所） fans

11/02/2026

🦷 Numb Lip After Dental Treatment? Here’s Why.

Have you ever felt:
• Numbness in your lower lip?
• Tingling or “pins & needles”?
• Strange burning or electric-like sensation?

This may happen if the Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN) becomes irritated.
This nerve runs inside your lower jaw and supplies feeling to your:

👄 Lower lip
👤 Chin
🦷 Lower front teeth & gums

Most cases improve gradually as the nerve heals.
Sensation may change from:

Numb ➡ Tingling ➡ Mild sensitivity ➡ Back to normal ✅

But prevention is always better than recovery.

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🔎 Why We Emphasize CBCT X-Ray Before Certain Procedures

The inferior alveolar nerve sits very close to:
• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Deep infections
• Root canal treated molars
• Dental implants

🖥️ CBCT (3D X-ray) allows us to:
✔ See the exact position of the nerve
✔ Measure the distance between tooth & nerve
✔ Plan safer surgical approach
✔ Reduce risk of nerve irritation

👉 A normal 2D X-ray may not show the true 3D relationship.
👉 CBCT gives precise evaluation for safer treatment planning.

Your safety is our priority.

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⚠ If you experience persistent numbness, burning, or electric-like pain, don’t ignore it. Early review helps better recovery.

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📍 Smile Dental Surgery
☎ 04-644 6191
📞 016-446 6191
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09/02/2026

🫁 Mouth Breathing — Small Habit, Big Impact on Growth 🦷

Did you know that breathing through the mouth, especially in children, can affect facial growth, jaw development, and sleep quality?

👃 Nasal breathing matters because it helps with:
✔️ Better sleep & energy
✔️ Healthier facial development
✔️ Proper jaw growth & position

😮 Long-term mouth breathing may be linked to:
• Tired or droopy appearance
• Open-mouth posture at rest
• Flatter cheeks
• Smaller chin or set-back lower jaw
• Possible nasal blockage issues

✨ The good news?
Early detection and simple interventions can help guide healthier growth and prevent future problems.

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07/02/2026

🦷 Denture Care Made Simple!

Wearing dentures? A little daily care goes a long way 💙
Proper cleaning helps your dentures stay comfortable, fresh, and long-lasting.

✨ Quick reminders for denture wearers:
✔️ Clean daily with a soft denture brush
✔️ Remove dentures at night to let gums rest
✔️ Avoid toothpaste, bleach & hot water
✔️ Keep gums and mouth clean too
✔️ Attend regular denture check-ups

💡 Patient tip:
“Clean dentures clean better — and last longer.”

If you notice looseness, sore spots, bad smell, or worn teeth, don’t wait — early checks prevent bigger problems 👍

📍 Smile Dental Surgery
📞 04 644 6191
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06/02/2026

Many parents are surprised to learn that the 1st molar is a permanent tooth, not a baby tooth.

📌 It erupts around age 6
📌 No baby tooth falls out
📌 It appears quietly at the back of the mouth
👉 So it’s often mistaken as a baby tooth and neglected

Because it erupts early, the 1st molar:
• Spends more years exposed to sugar & plaque
• Has deep grooves that trap food
• Is at higher risk of decay at a young age

✅ How to protect it
✔ Early dental check when molars erupt
✔ Fissure sealant for deep grooves
✔ Proper brushing of back teeth
✔ Regular fluoride protection

💡 Fun fact:
The 1st molar is NOT a baby tooth — it’s meant to last a lifetime.

📍 Smile Dental Surgery
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04/02/2026

🦷 Why Some Aligner Treatments Fail (And How to Avoid It)

Aligners don’t work by magic —
they work only when worn correctly and consistently.

Here’s what every aligner patient MUST understand 👇

✅ Wear your aligners 20–22 hours a day
Day and night. Remove only for eating and drinking.

✅ Always seat your aligners properly
If the aligner is not fully fitted down, teeth will not move as planned.
Use chewies if advised.

✅ Wear elastics faithfully (very important)
Elastics guide your bite and jaw movement.
Not wearing them = incomplete or poor results.

✅ Remove aligners before eating
Only plain water is allowed with aligners on.

✅ Good oral hygiene = treatment success
Brush after meals and clean your aligners daily.

😌 What is normal?
• Tightness or pressure
• Mild soreness
• Slight speech changes at the beginning

These mean your aligners are working.

✨ Remember the 3 rules for aligner success
1️⃣ Wear it long enough
2️⃣ Seat it properly
3️⃣ Wear elastics faithfully

Follow these, and your smile transformation will be smoother, faster, and more predictable.

📍 Smile Dental Surgery
📞 04 644 6191
📞 016 446 6191