by Dr Marlene Teo | Nov 12, 2019
Have you ever noticed your gums retracting and your teeth becoming longer and longer? And you get so upset because you are part of the Oral Hygiene Fan club and own 5 toothbrushes, both electric and manual, and floss after EVERY MEAL? How come life is not fair? You... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Nov 12, 2019
Although you may brush your teeth and gums daily, and practice generally good oral hygiene habits, many of us may unaware that we perform our daily brushing and flossing imperfectly. This leftover plaque can lead to gum disease over time, like gingivitis or even... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Nov 12, 2019
“Gingivitis treatment” – What is this hard-to-pronounce condition even about? Hands up, those who have even heard about this condition. I have heard it pronounced anywhere from “Ging-Gi-Vai-Tis” to “Ging-Gi-Vi-Tis’. The pronunciation is a lot more chi chi though. It’s... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Dec 25, 2015
Father Christmas would be somewhat of a controversial figure these days. In this age of health and wellness, Daddy Nicholas would be classified as an “overweight endomorph”. If he were to walk into any clinic without his Christmas garb, he would have to be screened... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Nov 25, 2015
I admit that I am one of those old peeps that don’t like change. I feel safe and familiar with routine and new phones and new technology scare me. Seriously. Even Facebook scares me. But now that I have figured out how to post articles, it is a lot less creepy than it... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Nov 2, 2015
Yes, I know it is ABSOLUTELY counter-intuitive, but you sooo need to brush those parts of your gums that bleed. When I tell my patients or friends that they need to brush their gums, their reaction usually goes along the lines of, “Must brush gums one meh?” The answer... 
Dr Marlene Teo graduated from the National University of Singapore, where she was the 6th dental graduate in its 64-year history to be awarded BDS Honours. She holds appointments as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and an ITI Fellow. She is passionate about periodontology and enjoys treating patients with dental phobias. She believes wholeheartedly in leading a holistic and healthy lifestyle to boost immunity and combat periodontal disease.