Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the dental specialty that focuses its skill and knowledge on the correction of misaligned teeth among children and adults. Orthodontic treatment options include: 

• Interceptive orthodontics with sectional fixed appliances (braces), growth modification appliances, e.g. functional appliances, facemask, headgear, maxillary expansion, active removable appliances
• Fixed appliance (braces) treatment which includes metallic or ceramic (toothcoloured) attachments (brackets) is carried out either as a singular treatment modality, or as an adjunctive procedure to aid in the prosthodontic restoration of teeth or in conjunction with corrective jaw surgery
• Clear aligner treatment
• Children with cleft lip and/or palate deformity and related craniofacial anomalies

a. Pre-surgical orthopaedic treatment at infancy
b. Orthodontic treatment prior to secondary alveolar bone grafting around 9 to 10 years of age
c. Post-grafting definitive orthodontic treatment (after 10 years of age)
d. Orthodontic treatment (in conjunction with corrective jaw surgery performed by oral maxillofacial surgeons) after facial growth cessation at around 18 years of age (if needed)

Our Team

A/Prof Kelvin Foong Weng Chiong (Senior Consultant)
Dr Lai Ye Choung (Senior Consultant)
Dr Loh Eu-Min Eugene Lester (Senior Consultant)
Dr Lu Weixun Wilson (Consultant)
Dr Leo Sze Yin (Associate Consultant)
Dr Chung Qi-Yan (Registrar)
Dr Florence Kok (Registrar)
Ms Ding Yuting (Senior Oral Health Therapist)