All in Line
Get straightened smiles with safe and hasslefree braces treatment with T32 Dental Centre’s friendly and experienced orthodontists
Before models like Lara Stone and Georgia May Jagger made the gap-toothed grin cool and #Teamgap a thing, people everywhere probably kept their lips pursed in front of the camera. But having spaced-out or crooked teeth presents issues beyond less-than-perfect smiles; problems include the inability to bite properly or misaligned jaws. Dental braces are the obvious solution in such cases, and the good news is, there are more “invisible” and comfortable alternatives to the traditional metal braces these days. T32 Dental Centre offers ceramic braces, clear aligners and lingual braces, which are less obvious, hidden and invisible. Ceramic braces and clear aligners come up tops in terms of patients’ aesthetic preferences. The aligner treatment entails a clear tray that sits over the teeth and is virtually invisible when worn. It also feels more comfortable to the wearer as it can be conveniently removed for brushing, does not trap food when eating, and does not irritate the cheeks, gums or tongue. While orthodontic treatment is usually done during the teenage years as tooth movement is more efficient in younger patients, adults can also benefit from braces to straighten their teeth. As the process can be uncomfortable while teeth are being adjusted, the experienced orthodontists at T32 take great care in going through the treatment process with patients to make it a comfortable and relaxed one. Dr Chong Yea Hwe, an orthodontic specialist and one of T32’s clinical directors, says that the type of braces to be used by a patient is determined after assessing each person’s condition. “We listen to our patients’ concerns and tailor treatments according to their needs. Our specialists have at least three years of fulltime training in doing braces before they are certified as specialists. In this way, they see many different scenarios and are well-prepared to handle complex or complicated cases.” T32’s orthodontic team is well supported by over 20 dentists and 40 support staff in a one-stop facility that includes operating theatres, consultation rooms, a fullyequipped dental laboratory and a digital computer tomography scanning room. Family members can also wait in comfort at the spacious lounge while their loved ones undergo treatment. “We promise to deliver high-quality care to our patients and provide the best value in our services,” says orthodontic specialist Dr Boey Pui Yunn. 17th Floor Camden Medical Centre, tel: 6735 0138