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... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Mar 25, 2015
It’s kinda unfair, eh? Besides having to bear babies and deal with those dreaded PMS days (when everyone is just plain old irritating) we also have to deal with female hormones affecting our gum health. “Say what?” Yup. Yes. You heard me right! The same hormones... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Mar 23, 2015
Some of my patients say I’m psychic. I take it as a compliment. I can mostly tell if you are happy and healthy, stressed, not been sleeping well, or if your body is completely out of sync with your biological clock. I’m not the only ‘psychic’ dentist in... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Mar 22, 2015
I don’t get it. I really don’t. I don’t understand why girls would go for plastic surgery to raise their nose bridge and cut double eyelids but walk around with a really gummy smile. Or flip a switch over a single freckle or zit, and be ok about uneven gum margins and... 
by Dr Marlene Teo | Mar 7, 2015
It’s kinda weird to go to a periodontist (this one) and have her nag you about changing your lifestyle, but if you do ever come for a consultation with me, be prepared for a lifestyle reboot too! The major cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky white film... 
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.