Aligner treatment is a type of orthodontic treatment that can help to straighten teeth and manage misaligned bites. There are many brands of clear aligners, including Invisalign, Zen Yum, SureSmile etc. At Skye Dental, the only brand of clear aligners we offer is Invisalign as we are able to consistently deliver patients with the desired result using this system of clear aligners. Clear aligners such as Invisalign work in a way that is different to orthodontic fixed braces. Pre-treatment photographs and models (impressions or scans) are submitted to Invisalign. A digital model of the patient ..read more

Dentists are often all about the colour white: White teeth; white veneers and crowns; whitening products…the list goes on for this colour. White symbolizes brightness, freshness and health. However, another colour that dentists are often excited about is that of pink. Pink coloured gums, soft tissues of the mouth as well as the tongue, are usually indicators of healthy, normal tissue. Of course, there may be varying shades of pink, or sometimes even shades of brown and black depending on genetics and skin tone. An assessment of the colour and texture of all the soft tissues of the mouth is pa ..read more

15th of May marks World Orthodontic Health Day. So as part of this special day, we thought we would answer some simple but common questions that many patients have asked us in the past! A Dentist is a dentist is a dentist…right? A dentist is a professional who has undergone a basic dental degree in a recognized institution to care for the teeth and mouths of patients. These degrees typically span 4 or 5 years, and by the end of their training, dentists are able to diagnose and treat various problems affecting the teeth, gums and mouths. As with medicine, dentistry has many sub-specialties. Th ..read more

Dr Andrew and Dr May want to thank everyone from the bottom of their hearts.... all family, friends and colleagues that helped make Skye Dental. We are so grateful to all the suppliers and contractors and designers that made our vision come to life. Here's to helping make more smiles come to life ..read more

The Skye Dental team went through rigorous training on the 5th April.... it was a physical and mental challenge but it was worth it. We all learned the basics of CPR, using an AED and saving someone from choking. We all passed the tests and are now certified providers of Basic Cardio-pulmonary Life Saving (BCLS) techniques! Our patients can always be rest assured they are in safe hands ..read more

https://youtu.be/9qMEgPD8_uE Skye Dental is proud to be the first (and only) dental clinic in Singapore to be a member of the Slow Dentistry Global Network. Slow Dentistry doesn’t mean we do our procedures much slower, as I am sure patients would not necessarily want that. Slow Dentistry is an independent global network of dentists and clinics that share a philosophy aimed at building trust with patients, while providing a work ethic and cornerstones that benefit everyone. Here they are: 1. Room Disinfection – Skye Dental has won awards and gained recognition for its high standards of infectio ..read more

Hi everyone. Please do not misinterpret the title of this blog post. We are not being obnoxious, we are actually writing about a special technique that Dr Andrew Doig is certified to perform as a dentist and one which we are excited to tell you about: This particular technique was developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). The IAOMT is a trusted academy of allied professionals providing scientific resources to support new levels of integrity and safety in healthcare. There is a dedicated website for you to check out this technique and also to give you more ..read more

Hello, I bet you are curious about what GBT means….. It stands for Guided Biofilm Therapy….. now I bet you are wondering what this even means….. let me tell you about the most effective scale and polish available at Skye Dental, by Dr Andrew Doig. So Guided Biofilm Therapy is a complex term to understand but once you understand what Biofilm is, then it is simple to understand. Biofilm is the layer of plaque and bacteria on your teeth, which contributes to dental decay, gingivitis and periodontal disease if not treated effectively. We will be using the terms GBT and Biofilm, a lot in this artic ..read more

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/65ce05_22086b9ce2c743fc801d0e733cda2e78/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Dental cleaning, or scale and polish, is one of the most important procedures you should be having on a regular basis. However, some people don’t like it for a variety of reasons. Let me tell you how we make the experience easier for you at Skye Dental…..Dr Andrew Doig takes his time and uses the most effective cleaning system in the world: the EMS system developed in Switzerland! What is EMS? It stands for Electro-Medical Systems and it is a Swiss company dedicated to the development of some of the be ..read more

Dear patients, as we return to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert), the team at Skye Dental would like to reassure you that we are continuing to take the utmost care to look after you during your visit to the dentist. The restrictions regarding "Cessation of Indoor 'Mask-Off' Activities" during this phase DO NOT apply to medical and dental appointments. (MOH News Highlight 20th July 2021) We would like to take this opportunity to show our patients how we at Skye Dental take health and safety very seriously to ensure the protection of both patients and staff. Your safety matters We have installed high ..read more