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Designed by Dr Ernest Rex Tan, founder and director of Smile Inc Dental Surgeons, the Straight White Teeth procedure gets you straighter, brighter and aligned teeth without braces, aligners, extractions or downtime

You know what never goes out of style? A suit. But not just any suit, a good one should not only be in a classic style and palette, but also be well-tailored—impeccably cut and customised to your body’s exact proportions. As straightforward as it may seem, the perfect suit is never a one-size-fits-all option.

The same theory applies to achieving a great smile. Not many are born with—or grow into—a set of “perfect” teeth, which is good reason why the global cosmetic dentistry market is expected to grow from $33.92 billion in 2023 to $38.85 billion in 2024 according to the Business Research Company’s cosmetic dentistry market reports. And while there are individual dental solutions to get healthier, straighter, whiter or, for some, larger teeth, attaining the ideal set of pearly whites for the shape of your face and mouth is something that needs expert customisation.

Smile Inc’s Straight White Teeth procedure presents exactly that. And the master “designer” behind this is Dr Ernest Rex Tan, founder and director of Smile Inc Dental Surgeons, a multi-award winning premier prosthodontic establishment that’s been in the cosmetic dentistry business for 26 years.

Eliminating the need for aligners, braces, extractions or more than two treatment visits to the dentist, this innovative procedure is designed to treat multiple dental conditions all at once—from discolouration, overcrowding or crookedness, to teeth gaps and misshapen or disproportionately sized teeth. 

Having first devised the Straight White Teeth procedure in 1996, Tan has since continued to refine this treatment to treat and improve various conditions in a single visit. He employs a combination of techniques and methods, drawing from his three decades of experience in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics, a branch of dentistry that deals with prosthetics. 

After a thorough consultation with a patient, Tan customises a multi-faceted treatment that involves selectively recontouring or resculpting tooth shapes and angles, and applying materials such as porcelain or resin to reshape teeth so that one’s smile is aligned, symmetrical and proportionate. This non-invasive, no down time procedure also addresses discolouration or dull teeth, as the extra layer of porcelain and resin applied ensures patients get a gleaming smile no matter what. On top of this, teeth are in turn more resilient and stain resistant as well.

Beyond aesthetic improvements, this treatment can also correct more complex conditions such as teeth gaps, protrusions, rotated or missing teeth, and prevent any decline in gum health that may be caused by gaps that would ordinarily trap food and plaque. In some more severe cases, enhancing the shape, size and unevenness of teeth could also improve one’s facial structure and alleviate any other health issues like jaw joint soreness or teeth grinding. 

Adding to the many upsides of this treatment is that the Straight White Teeth procedure typically only requires one or two visits to complete, with each session taking up to 90 minutes. While more extensive conditions for patients with multiple conditions may require local anaesthesia—just to ensure optimal comfort—the normal treatment entails little to mild discomfort as the procedure is performed on the surface of the teeth so there isn’t any trauma to the bone or soft tissues. Patients face basically no downtime, nor any bleeding, swelling or pain during these sessions, where the only requirement is a 20 to 30 minute follow-up visit for Tan to check on their level of comfort and satisfaction. 

And the best part? These results are permanent. Not only do you never need to worry about things like retainers to maintain the results, your teeth won’t relapse into the condition they were in before as no physical moving or extraction of teeth was required. Just think about it…you and a timeless, personalised smile that will never go out of style. 

To find out more about Straight White Teeth or Smile Inc’s suite of stellar dental services, visit smileinc.com.sg or contact them at +65 6733 0660 or WhatsApp +65 9010 0133.

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