How to Connect with Your Pediatric Patient (Dentist Podcast)
Giving Sydney Great Smiles
This is an area that many general dentists can find challenging. It can be commonplace for kids to grow up being scared of dentists. Unpleasant experiences can often linger for a long while. I can recall parents recounting stories of their childhood unpleasant dental experiences. In this dentist podcast, Dr Andrew Chang and Dr Diane Tay talk about:
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White crowns (Zirconia) vs Stainless steel crowns in Pediatric Patients
Giving Sydney Great Smiles
Lots of advances in the restoration of primary teeth are important to consider as parents are keen for alternative, aesthetic options. We also know the importance of maintaining primary teeth for function, aesthetics and space maintenance. Crowns provide a full coronal coverage restoration to help preserve form and function. In this dentist episode, Dr Diane Tay and Dr Andrew Chang talk about Reasons and indications for placement of crowns ....
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Early Orthodontic Management of Class 2 malocclusions- Part 2
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In this part 2, Orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang discusses:
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Early Orthodontic Management of Class 2 malocclusions - Part 1
Giving Sydney Great Smiles
In this podcast for dentists, Dr Andrew Chang Orthodontist shares with Dr Diane Tay:
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What is the best time to start treating skeletal Class 3 malocclusions? Role of the general dentist. Part 2
Giving Sydney Great Smiles
In this Part 2 of the Q&A with Dr Diane Tay, Sydney Orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang discusses and outlines treatment options for Class 3 based upon the dental developmental stages:
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Felicia shares her story
Giving Sydney Great Smiles
We are humbled to have both Felicia and her mother share their experiences with us and with their braces. In this episode, we have an open and authentic conversation. They also share their advice and tips for children and parents considering orthodontic treatment. Sorry for the audio quality at times. While we miss seeing them for their regular adjustments, it gives us great satisfaction knowing she does not hold back smiling anymore.
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Zahra Shares Her Story
Giving Sydney Great Smiles
We are humbled to be able to serve our patient's and help them along their smile transformations. Personally, it has been rewarding for me and all the members of our team to play a role in their orthodontic care. We are grateful to have Zahra how sharing her experiences, having just completed her braces orthodontic treatment.
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What is the best time to treat Class 3 malocclusions?. Part 1
Giving Sydney Great Smiles
In this Q&A with Dr Diane Tay, Sydney orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang shares the best time to start treating skeletal Class 3 malocclusions. In this Part 1, he covers:
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Are all clear removable aligners the same?
Giving Sydney Great Smiles
Dr Diane Tay interviews orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang on the differences between clear removable aligners compared with braces. The differences between the different clear removable aligner products are discussed as well as the “do-it-yourself” aligner solutions. The idea of braces or aligners to fix crooked teeth should not be thought of as a zero sum game, as combining braces and aligners provides the benefits of aligners and the predictability of braces with difficult movements.
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Aligners & Braces. What are the differences?
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What cases perform, better with braces? and with aligners? How do the different aligner companies compare during the process? and final outcomes? Dr Tay interviews Dr Andrew Chang on aligners. A synopsis is below:
info_outlineIn this podcast for parents of children and teenagers, kids dentist Dr Diane Tay and orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang talk about Stuck "Fang" or Canine Teeth. How parents can identify them, Problems they cause and how seeing an Orthodontist from 7-9 years old helps. Highlights are:
0:53: How to identify if your child has a stuck "fang" tooth, and why it is important to be detected early.
2:20: Canines erupt normally between 10-12 years old and canines that are delayed erupt later.
2:45: Delays in loss of baby canine teeth falling out or signs of overlapping teeth can lead to stuck fang teeth.
3:55: Stuck fang teeth usually do not have any pain but are difficult to brush. Bleeding gums are also common.
5:30: Other signs of a stuck fang tooth are where an adult canine tooth has erupted and the baby canine tooth on the other side is still present for a very long time.
6:00: What are the problems with stuck adult canine teeth? Stuck canine teeth can eat into adjacent teeth and permanently damage them, as well as causing lengthy and complex orthodontic treatment.
8:35: So I've identified a stuck canine tooth in my son or daughter, what should I do? Seeing an orthodontist early is important.
10:00: Dr Chang shares stories of stuck canine teeth in 3 separate patients where:
1. Early orthodontic treatment with an upper plate in a 10 year old allowed the wonky canine to come down by itself.
2. a teenager where the wonky canine had already damaged neighbouring adult front teeth
3. By seeing and managing a wonky canine early in a 9 year old, the wonky canine which was pressing unto the front adult teeth, moved safely into its correct position in 7 months.
13:30: Assessment by an orthodontist from 7-9 years old is helpful and recommended.