Dasalla Dental Clinic

17/06/2025

Early prevention is the key to a lifetime of good dental health. Parents play a very important role in protecting a child's teeth, and your dentist is your partner in taking care of your child's oral health. Visit your dentist now!

If you think that baby teeth are temporary, and therefore, not important? Well, think again.

Healthy baby teeth will usually result in healthy permanent teeth. Children who constantly drink from bottle is at higher risk of developing baby bottle tooth decay also known as "early childhood caries." It is a common problem among children under the age of five but can be avoided through awareness and prevention such as:

• Wipe your baby's gums with a clean, damp gauze pad or washcloth after feeding.

• Never let your baby fall asleep with a bottle filled with milk, juice, or soda in their mouth.

• Teach your child to drink from a cup by the age of 1 and discourage frequent or prolonged use of a training or sippy cup.

• Never give your child a pacifier dipped in anything sweet.

• Limit the amount of sweet or sticky foods your child eats.

• When your child’s first tooth appears, brush it with fluoride toothpaste and talk to your dentist about scheduling the first dental visit.

Early prevention is the key to a lifetime of good dental health. Parents play a very important role in protecting a child's teeth, and your dentist is your partner in taking care of your child's oral health. Visit your dentist now!

14/06/2025

FYI dear friends/patients🙂

This is why maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial when wearing braces! ⚠️

The white spots you see on the teeth are often the first signs of cavities.
These spots happen because of plaque buildup around the brackets of braces.

When brushing isn’t done properly, plaque (a sticky layer of bacteria) collects around the brackets. Over time, it starts to damage the enamel, causing these chalky white marks.

These are not just stains — they are early signs of enamel weakening, which can turn into real cavities if ignored.

➡️ Good brushing and flossing, especially around braces, is the best way to prevent this.
➡️ Regular dental checkups and fluoride treatments also help protect the Enamel.

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Note: This content is for educational awareness only and not a substitute for professional dental advice or diagnosis.
Created for patient awareness — dental professionals are encouraged to share it.

13/06/2025

Premature loss of primary (baby) teeth is a serious dental concern that can significantly affect the proper development of a child’s permanent dentition. Baby teeth are not only essential for chewing, speaking, and aesthetics, but they also serve as natural space maintainers for the permanent teeth developing underneath them.

When a baby tooth is lost earlier than its expected exfoliation time—due to decay, trauma, or extraction—the adjacent teeth tend to drift or tilt into the empty space. This disrupts the alignment and spacing needed for the permanent tooth to erupt in its correct position. As a result, the permanent tooth may become impacted, erupt out of alignment, or be forced into an abnormal position, leading to:

🦷Dental crowding

🦷Malocclusion (misaligned bite)

🦷Functional issues with chewing or speaking

🦷Increased risk of orthodontic problems

In many cases, space maintainers may be recommended by the pediatric dentist to preserve the space for the erupting permanent tooth. However, prevention remains the best strategy. Maintaining excellent oral hygiene, regular dental checkups, fluoride exposure, and timely treatment of caries can help prevent early tooth loss and the complications that follow.

In summary, early loss of baby teeth is not a minor issue. It can set off a cascade of developmental dental problems that may require extensive orthodontic intervention later in life. Every effort should be made to retain primary teeth until their natural exfoliation period.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical evaluation. If you're experiencing symptoms, always consult a healthcare provider. The accompanying image is for illustrative purposes only.

31/05/2025

CTTO

21/05/2025

Bring your kids to the dentist when their first tooth comes in. Yes, that early. That’s what’s recommended.

We started scheduling appointments the moment that first little tooth popped through. Because we believe in preventative care. We believe in good habits from the start.

I don’t care if they’re “just baby teeth.” I’ve heard that excuse too many times.
Those baby teeth? They hold space for permanent ones. They affect speech, jaw development, confidence.

So no, it’s not “too early.”
It’s responsible. It’s intentional.
It’s the opposite of what so many of us grew up with.

Don’t be the parent who shrugs it off, who waits until there’s pain, infection, trauma.
Be the cycle breaker.
The one who teaches dental care isn’t a luxury, it’s basic hygiene.

Because some of us are now spending our adulthood in pain, paying the price for what our parents ignored.

You can do better. Your kids deserve better.

21/05/2025

Thumb sucking will create open bite

17/05/2025

CTTO

Impacted wisdom teeth are often dismissed as harmless if they don’t cause pain. But research shows that over 70% of impacted third molars are asymptomatic, meaning they cause no immediate signs of discomfort—yet they can be silently destructive beneath the surface.

When a wisdom tooth is impacted, especially if it's mesially angulated (tilted forward), it frequently presses against the adjacent second molar. This hidden pressure can lead to:

➡️Deep decay between the teeth that brushing and flossing can't reach

➡️Bone loss around the second molar

➡️Formation of fluid-filled cysts that may damage surrounding bone and nerves

➡️Gum inflammation or infection even without visible swelling

Most patients remain unaware until the damage is advanced—by then, both the wisdom tooth and its neighbor might require extraction.

Early diagnosis through dental X-rays and proactive removal of impacted molars can prevent these complications and protect long-term oral health. It’s not about removing teeth—it’s about preserving the ones that matter.

Don’t wait for pain to be your first symptom.
Wisdom teeth don’t always hurt—until they’ve already done the damage.

15/05/2025

Persistent thumb sucking beyond the age of 3–4 years can lead to significant dentofacial consequences. Prolonged pressure from the thumb on the maxillary incisors and alveolar processes can cause proclination of upper anterior teeth, retroclination of mandibular incisors, and incomplete eruption of anterior teeth, resulting in an anterior open bite. This malocclusion disrupts normal occlusal contact and may affect mastication, swallowing, speech development, and facial aesthetics. Additionally, it can influence jaw growth patterns, particularly maxillary constriction or altered vertical dimension. Management involves behavioral modification, myofunctional therapy, and, in some cases, interceptive orthodontics using habit-breaking appliances. Early intervention is critical to prevent permanent skeletal or dental deformities.

Note: This post is created for dental patient education and oral health awareness.
Dental professionals are welcome to share it with their patients. This image is AI-generated and intended for visual representation only.

13/05/2025

25/03/2025

The Impact of Dental Caries on Heart Health:

Dental caries, or tooth decay, isn't just a dental issue; emerging research suggests it can be a risk factor for heart diseases. The connection lies in the bacteria that cause tooth decay, particularly Streptococcus mutans and other oral pathogens. When dental caries progress and the gums are compromised, these bacteria can enter the bloodstream, triggering inflammation throughout the body. This chronic inflammatory response can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis—a condition where arteries narrow due to plaque buildup, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Furthermore, studies show that people with poor oral health and untreated dental caries have a higher incidence of endocarditis, an infection of the heart's inner lining, particularly in those with pre-existing heart conditions. The systemic impact of oral infections highlights the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and seeking timely dental treatment to reduce potential cardiovascular risks.

Regular dental check-ups and preventive measures can help break this lethal link, protecting both oral and heart health.

25/03/2025

Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial when wearing braces.

17/02/2025

💥 [Overbrushing Teeth]
I have been practising dentistry for 16 years in Singapore CBD (Tanjong Pagar).
One of the most common cause of teeth sensitivity nowadays is overbrushing and wearing away of healthy teeth. This can lead to severe teeth sensitivity and gum recession.

How can you prevent this from happening at your home?
1. Avoid sawing action when brushing teeth. Use the modified bass technique to brush.
2. Always use a toothbrush with soft bristles
3. Do not press down hard when you brush your teeth. Go easy with your hand pressure.
4. The yellow colour that you see near the gums is the natural colour of root and tooth. Do not mistaken that as decay and end up brushing harder and causing further tooth wear.

If your teeth is already worn down, you can do the following....
1. See your dentist for a filling to replace the worn off tooth surface.
2. If the wear or sensitivity is minimum, you can use toothpaste for sensitive teeth and monitor the area. Simply apply the toothpaste to the sensitive area. Leave it there for 5-10mins. After that then do your normal brushing. Do it for a few days till sensitivity decreased.

Hope this sharing helps.

Doctor Tristan Peh
St. Andrew’s Dental Surgeons