When there is no sufficient room in your mouth to allow the third molars to fully erupt, a number of problems can occur. Ideally, impacted wisdom teeth should be extracted before the tooth structure develops fully.
In some patients, the wisdom teeth can emerge as early as 12 or 13 years old. In others, the wisdom teeth won’t appear until they are in their early twenties. Oftentimes, problems are likely to occur when the wisdom teeth emerges after the age of 30.
Some of the cases that might warrant removal of of the wisdom teeth include:
Infection. One of the most frequent clinical problem related to wisdom teeth is localised gum infection or pericoronitis. Without ample room for total eruption to happen, the gum tissue surrounding the wisdom tooth can get infected and irritated. This can result to swelling, recurrent pain, and problems with swallowing or chewing.
Crowding. Wisdom teeth that are impacted may result to crowding. There are a number of factors that can cause crowding and impacted wisdom teeth is considered one of the likely contributing factors. Removal of wisdom teeth is recommended to avoid any long-term damage to the gums, teeth, and jaw bone.
Cyst Formation. Non-infectious diseases can occur as a result of impacted wisdom tooth. Cysts are fluid-filled “balloons” that develop inside the jaw bone as a result of an impacted tooth and may slowly spread and destroy the adjacent jaw bone. They can become difficult to treat when left unattended for many years. While rare, tumors are sometimes associated with delayed wisdom teeth removal.
Adjacent Teeth Damage. If there is no adequate room to clean round the wisdom tooth, the one directly in front can be adversely affected and can result to decay, bone loss around the tooth, and gum disease.
When it is clear that they will not be able to come through into a useful position because there is not enough room, and they are also causing some pain or discomfort.
If they have only partly come through and are decayed – these teeth will often decay as it will be difficult to clean them as thoroughly as your other teeth.
If they are painful.
About 1728 Dental Group
Our dental clinics are strategically located in Ang Mo Kio, Tampines and Jurong East, 1728 Dental Practice is conveniently located near bus interchanges, MRT stations and residential estates. We have a dedicated pool of experienced dentists and hygienists, supported by more than 15 dental surgery assistants, competent in delivering quality care. All our clinics are fully equipped with technologies that provide timely and accurate diagnosis for the delivery of quality and affordable dental care.
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Dr Celine Diong graduated from the National University of Ireland with an Honours degree. She embarked her career as a dental practitioner in Ireland where she treated patients in both private practice and the university hospital. Later, she relocated to Singapore to establish her career here.
Dr Celine aims to provide gentle, painless dental care where patients are at the centre of care and treated as a person first– “I treat people not teeth!”. She loves to see how transforming someone’s smile and improving their oral health can have a positive impact on their lives.
Beyond her professional career, Dr Celine also engages in voluntary service. She participated in dental mission trips in places as remote as Tibet, where access to dental care is limited.
In her spare time, Dr. Celine leads an active and vibrant life. You might find her in a spin or yoga class, engaging in friendly badminton matches, or embarking on outdoor cycling adventures. She also enjoys playing the piano. Finding contentment in life’s simple pleasures, pursuing her passion and creating meaningful connections with people brings her joy. One of her bucket list is to experience diving alongside manta rays in the Maldives!
Dr Clarice Yeoh
B.D.S. (Singapore)
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Dr Clarice Yeoh obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore. Following graduation, she has served at various public healthcare institutions, including Singhealth Polyclinics, Health Promotion Board (HPB), National Dental Centre. Notably, she was appointed Dental-Officer-In-Charge within Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Dr Clarice strongly believes in providing honest and high-quality care for her patients. She is committed to restoring her patient’s aesthetics, function, and comfort. Additionally, she is known for her cheerful demeanour, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in her dental practice.
After clinic hours, Dr Clarice enjoys staying active through yoga and playing tennis. At home, she loves to try out new recipes and hang out with her feline companion, Louie.
Dr Denise Deng
B.D.S. (Singapore)
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Dr Denise Deng graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore. She has worked in the private sector and public institutions such as National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, HPB School Dental Centre and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, where she worked alongside specialists and treated patients ranging from preschoolers to elderly, with diverse treatment needs from basic to advanced and emergency dentistry.
Dr Deng is a strong advocate of providing a stress-free dental visit and holistic treatment. She firmly believes in engaging patients in coming up with a unique treatment plan according to their individual needs and concerns. To ensure her patients receive the best care, she is committed to upgrading her skills through various professional development courses and is an active member of the Oral Health Awareness Committee of Singapore Dental Association and the College of General Dental Practitioners. She is also a volunteer dentist with the Ling Kwang Home for Senior Citizens.
Dr Jacomus Lim
B.Dent.Sc. (DUBLIN)
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Dr Jacomus Lim graduated with honours from the University of Dublin. A compassionate clinician, he is well-adept in treating nervous patients, striving to ensure that each visit is a positive and engaging experience.
Being a firm advocator for minimally-invasive Dentistry, Dr Lim constantly strives to equip all his patients with the necessary skill set to maintain their oral health so as to ensure the longevity of their restorations. He always puts his patients first and does his utmost best to ensure they feel comfortable and understand all of their treatment options.
Dr Lim believes that continuous learning and self-improvement are the hallmarks of a good clinician. He is highly-motivated in keeping up-to-date with the latest dental literature and always on the lookout for relevant courses to enhance his knowledge and technical skills.
Dentistry aside, Dr Lim enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr Aaron Tan
B.D.S. (Singapore)
aarontan@1728dental.com.sg
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Dr Aaron Tan graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2003 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. He holds the distinction of being awarded the Department of Oral & Maxilla-Facial Surgery Gold Medal for being the best student in Dental Anatomy and Histology. His contribution to the dental faculty also earned him both the Gold and Bronze awards from the Dental Society.
He joined the National Healthcare Group (NHG) as a Dental Officer in 2003 and was concurrently the Training Officer for the NHG Polyclinics. In 2007, Dr Aaron began working in the Private Sector as a Dental Surgeon at GPA Dental Centre for 5 years. He continued to Raffles Medical Group Dental as their Physician Leader, sole Clinical Trainer for CEREC dentistry and Clinical-In-Charge of their Dental Laboratory for a further 5 years.
Dr Aaron’s clinical interests lie in computerized dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, prosthodontics and implant dentistry. He is member of the Aesthetic Dentistry Society (Singapore), the Singapore Prosthodontic Society and the Singapore Dental Association. He is also a certified International Trainer for CEREC dentistry with the International Society of Computerized Dentistry. Dr Aaron is also a Mentor to the dental undergraduates at the National University of Singapore Dental Faculty.
His activities outside of dentistry includes being the Vice-Chairperson of the Old Holland Neighbourhood Committee with the People Association and is a very active National Service Men, roving with the Singapore Armed Forces till date.
Dr Amanda He
B.D.S. (Singapore)
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1728 Ang Mo Kio : +65 9631 1728
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Dr Amanda He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, where she was awarded with the SDA Medal for being the best student with distinction in Medicine, and was on the Dean’s list for three years.
After graduation, Dr Amanda has worked with the National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, National Dental Centre, Health Promotion Board, School Dental Service, as well as Kandang Kerbau Women and Children’s Hospital. She has also worked with the Mt Alvernia Outreach Dental Clinic, which provides services to the less fortunate and migrant workers. She enjoys providing general dentistry to patients from all walks of life, with a special interest in treating children. It is her hope to be able to provide a friendly and caring environment and the highest standard of care every one of her patients.
During her free time, Dr Amanda enjoys taking part in aerial arts, a niche performance dance form, yoga, as well as drawing.
Dr Adrienne Lim
B.D.S (New Zealand)
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Dr Adrienne Lim did his dental degree at the University of Otago, in picturesque New Zealand. Dr Lim expresses a lot of interest in aesthetic dentistry and oral surgery. He is always actively pursuing new knowledge and ideas. He has completed a course on Implantology at NUS School of Dentistry, as well as the OSSTEM implant course certification.
As a general dentist, he strongly believes in conservative and preventive dentistry. Most of the time, severe dental problems such as a bad toothache could have been easily avoided or prevented by early detection.
He has also worked among the Maori people in the rural areas of New Zealand to provide much needed dental care for the underprivileged.
Dr Jia Joe
B.D.S (New Zealand)
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Dr. Jia Joe is a passionate dentist who graduated from University of Otago in New Zealand with the background of Nursing and Oral Health Therapy in Singapore. Her commitment and desire to serve patients through vocation of dentistry motivates her to be a life-long learner, hardworking an empathetic to all. She attends dental courses regularly to keep herself up-to-date with the latest dental knowledge and enhance her skills .
Dr. Jia Joe is registered with both New Zealand Dental Council and Singapore Dental Council. Her prior oral health volunteering experience in rural areas within New Zealand has also equipped her with the capability to work well within a diverse team and develop great interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
Dr. Jia Joe enjoys all aspects of dentistry with particular interest in aesthetic dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. She is excited at the prospect of working with a team of like-minded colleagues in 1728 dental clinics with the goal of providing best patient centred care possible.
Outside dentistry, Dr. Jia Joe enjoys painting, singing, working out at the gym, and travelling.