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Dental emergency Singapore can strike at anytime, anywhere. When they do, the discomfort will affect work, sleep and function. Here are 5 dental emergencies which should never be ignored:

1. Toothache

Sharp, intermittent pain in your teeth usually indicate the presence of bacteria which have traversed into the nerve space on one or more of your teeth. This type of pain keeps you up at night, wakes you up at night and can be very severe. It is usually not alleviated by paracetamol.

Our emergency dental clinic in Singapore will be able to diagnose the problem and provide you with a range of affordable treatment options and even begin that same day.

2. Gum Swelling

Gum swelling indicates a high load of bacteria in and around your gums or a specific tooth. It normally is an indication of a localized gum infection. If left untreated, this can lead to facial swellings or even worse.

Not only is our dental clinic open on weekends, but our dentists in Singapore will be able to diagnose the cause of the gum swelling and relieve it for you that same day.

3. Cavities

Cavities, despite the fact that they may not be painful are a serious dental condition not to be ignored. They allow bacteria to enter the inner portion of your teeth and attack the nerve in one of more teeth resulting in pain.

Cavities should be treated by our dentists open Saturdays immediately to prevent more complicated work being needed.

4. Bleeding Gums

Bleeding gums are an indication that there are bacteria deep underneath your gums. It is the body’s way of letting us know that we need a scaling and polishing or in some cases, gum treatment. It should never be ignored because bacteria can progress into further into the gum releasing toxins which erode the bone around your teeth. This results in the loosening of teeth with time.

5. Broken Teeth

Broken teeth can be caused by trauma or due to decay which erodes away at the tooth over time which can cause toothaches. Our doctor in Singapore will diagnose the cause of the break and determine how deep the break is. We are then able to provide you with a range of options to treat the broken tooth on the same day.

Dental implants are now the most popular way of replacing lost teeth in Singapore. In this article, we discuss why they are so popular and outline their benefits.

1. It is a lifelong solution

Our Dental implants in Singapore are made to last a lifetime. If done well, under the correct clinical conditions, by the properly trained and qualified dentists in Singapore; there is no reason why an implant should not last a lifetime.

2. Its feels and looks like your real teeth

Nothing mimics the aesthetics and function of natural tooth like a dental implant. They are strong enough to withstand strong bite forces and mimic tooth structure like no other tooth replacement option. Because an implant fuses with your jawbone through a process known as osseointegration, it becomes one with your bone. As such, it is effectively lie having your old tooth back again! The difference being that you have a stronger and more powerful replacement.

3. It’s a fast and easy process

As one of the best implant dentist in Singapore,  our clinical expertise allow us to place an inplant within 15 minutes, under local anesthetic so you do not feel a thing. It is a completely painless and pleasant procedure. Because it is done so efficiently, there is virtually no downtime. Our patients are fine by the following day allowing you to resume physical activities, work and anything else.

4. You can have a same day replacement

If you have a lost tooth and want an immediate replacement, dental implants are perfect for you. This is because all dental implants can have a temporary crown attached to them the same day the implant is placed. That means if you happen to break your tooth or lose a front tooth, we at Ashford are able to place an implant and provide an immediate crown for you on the same day! That means while you may come to clinic in Singapore with a lost or broken tooth, you can leave with an implant and a brand new tooth, all in less than 30 minutes!

5. Its MediSave claimable

If you are a Singaporean or a PR, you can actually use your MediSave to offset a certain amount of the dental implants in Singapore. This means that the cost of the most popular tooth replacement option is now affordable for everyone.