Kids and Family Dentistry
Braces for Kids
Some children may need braces if they have severely crooked, overlapping, or overcrowded teeth, or a misaligned bite (malocclusion).
At Tanglin Dental, we offer a range of braces options tailored to your child’s needs. It’s never too early for a dental check-up — during the visit, we can screen for oral habits like thumb-sucking and detect dental issues such as decay or gum disease.
Early evaluation also allows for interceptive treatment, which can guide jaw growth and tooth alignment, helping to prevent more serious orthodontic problems in the future.
Caring for Your Child’s Teeth
Begin brushing your child’s teeth as soon as the first tooth appears, using a soft, small-headed toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste. At Tanglin Dental, our experienced dentists and nurses will guide you on proper oral hygiene techniques, helping your child build healthy dental habits from the very start.
Caring for Your Teeth
Even if your teeth feel fine and pain-free, regular dental care is important — you only get two sets of teeth in your lifetime: your baby teeth and your permanent teeth. Taking care of them now helps prevent problems later.
At Tanglin Dental, our general dentists provide a comprehensive dental check-up which includes:
Assessing gum health
Diagnosing cavities and bite issues
Scaling and Polishing to keep your teeth and gums healthy
Providing oral hygiene guidance
Once your dental health is in good condition, it’s important to return every 6–12 months for regular check-ups and maintenance, ensuring your smile stays healthy for life.
Scaling and Polishing
Our dentists will remove the plaque and tartar deposits that have accumulated on the teeth over time. Regular scaling and polishing will help you in keeping your teeth healthy, clean and in working condition.
During this visit, we also check for any decay and other problems. We believe in a preventive approach to dentistry – meaning we try to identify potential problems before they occur.
Digital X-Rays
At Tanglin Dental, we use digital X-rays to quickly capture detailed images of your teeth and surrounding structures. These X-rays use very low radiation, making them safe for patients of all ages. The high-quality images help us detect and treat dental problems early, ensuring effective and safe care for your oral health.
