Dr. Yasmine received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from MAHSA University in 2021. She then completed her compulsory government service in KP Ampang, Selangor, as well as her extended training in Oral Surgeon Specialist and Paediatric Specialist departments at Hospital Ampang, Selangor.
As a general dentist, her goal is to provide the best care for all her patients and has a special interest in Periodontics (Gum & Bone Treatments), Minimally Invasive Biomimetic Restorative dentistry, and Children Dentistry.
Dr Yasmine is a strong believer of “A good dentist is one that is always learning and upgrading.” Hence, she is actively involved in associations like Malaysian Dental Association (MDA) as a committee where continous education happens frequent. She was also the President of Malaysian Dental Students’ Association (MDSA) where she had the opportunity to be invited to special trainings for advanced skill sets.
Always wishing to contribute to the society, Dr Yasmine has a YouTube Channel [ The ASMR Dentist : https://www.youtube.com/@theasmrdentist ] to provide Awareness on Dental Health, and reduce Denal Phobia of the public.
Dr. S. N. Ng is a general dental practitioner. She graduated from University of Malaya in 2003.
She is the founder and director of Prestige Dental Care Sdn. Bhd. She used to work in Prestige Dental Care, Bandar Puteri Branch before moving to Prestige Smile Bright, Bandar Puteri. Now she is in-charge and leading doctor in Prestige Smile Bright.
She mainly interest is braces and aesthetic dentistry which include teeth whitening, crowns and bridges. She attended many courses to improve her skills in denstistry field; and now she is one of the Invisalign Provider which provide clear aligner to align teeth.
Highly recommended by her patients for being gentle and caring, Dr. Ng always make sure the ultimate comfort of her patients while providing dental care.
It is recommended that every child has an introductory dental visit within 6 months of eruption of their first tooth. As parents, you might think this is too early- even more so when there is no “problem” with your child’s teeth yet. However, starting dental visits early has many advantages:
We can assess each child’s risk of developing tooth decay.
We can suggest preventive steps that is special to each child’s needs
We can have the opportunity to show your child that dental visits can be fun, hence reducing chances of dental anxiety in the future
Quite often, it is a child’s first visit to the dental clinic but he/she is having pain. We understand that it can be stressful and anxious for both parent and the child. For younger children, parents can be present in the treatment room. For older children, it is best that we can see the child by themselves, but if parents are not comfortable with that, parents can be passive observers- allowing us a chance to interact and explain in simple terms that your child can understand. Many studies have shown that when parents are anxious themselves, their child will also tend to be anxious as well.
Depending on the your child’s reaction to his/her dental visit and what treatment needs to be done, we will try our best to provide your child with the best care possible. It is however important for parents to understand that treatment should not be forced or rushed onto a child. We understand that parents are busy and prefer treatment to be done all in a single visit, but it takes a lot of patience and time for us to build a trusting relationship and bond with your child. This is how dental visits can become stress free and fun for your child.
Our services includes
Standard Cleanings and Check ups
The care we provide is the best we can for each child. This means that the cleaning frequency we recommend can vary from individual to individual. Your child might benefit from cleanings every 3 months, or every 6 months.
What happens during a standard cleaning and check up?
A standard dental examination
Scaling, polishing and flossing
Dental x-rays (if needed)
Fluoride varnish treatment
Fluoride Varnish Treatment
What is Fluoride? Fluoride helps to strengthen teeth and prevent decay. It is also able to remineralise teeth that have early decay (seen as white patches on teeth). Fluoride can be found in fluoridated toothpaste, and are available in various amounts and concentrations.
Fluoride varnish contains a higher than normal amount of fluoride and it comes in the form of a thick sticky paste that adheres to teeth to minimise swallowing. It is very well tolerated as well. Varnish is proven in many ways to slow, stop and even reverse the formation of cavities. Everyone is at risk of developing cavities, from the young infants to young kids to teenagers. Here are some risk factors:
Infants still bottle feeding past one year of age.
Infants sleeping with a bottle containing liquids other than water (eg. milk, juices, sweetened drinks like Milo)
Frequent breastfeeding without proper mouth cleaning afterwards, especially at night
Constant consumption of sugary or starchy foods and beverages
Dental history of cavities
Developmental disabilities
Application of Fluoride Varnish
Fluoride varnish may be unfamiliar to many patients, so here are some information for parents and children:
It will make your child’s teeth look dull and yellowish when leaving the dentist. Their teeth will return to normal as the varnish wears off, usually in 1 day.
In order for the varnish to have the most benefit, it needs to remain adhered to the teeth for as long as possible. For that, your child should not brush or floss until the next morning.
To prevent early removal of the varnish, avoid abrasive or hard foods for the rest of the day. Soft diet is ideal for the day.
Fluoride varnish should be done every 6 months for most children. For children who have a higher risk of cavities, we may recommend 3-monthly application of fluoride varnish.
Tooth coloured fillings
Tooth Colour Fillings
These are white fillings that look beautiful and blend in with the natural color of the tooth. Placement of fillings is fairly quick and easy. First the decayed part of the tooth is cleaned and removed, then the tooth is dried and filled.
Happy Gas
What is Happy Gas? Happy Gas is also known as nitrous oxide/ laughing gas. In our clinic, we use it as a mild analgesic. It works by filling the patient with a feeling of happiness, which helps them feel relaxed and less anxious about dental treatment.
How do we use Happy Gas? We apply the gas through a tube and nose piece that fits over your child’s nose. All he/she has to do is breathe through his/her nose
Why use Happy Gas? Happy Gas is fast acting and wears off quickly. Its effects can be felt within 5 minutes, and when the gas flow stops, those effects wear off within another 5 minutes of breathing oxygen. It is safe, easy to use and can be adjusted easily for your child’s comfort. The only thing that stops it is a stuffy nose. If your child can’t breathe through his/her nose, it won’t work.Children’s Primary Teeth
In interceptive orthodontics , we identify and treat crooked teeth as soon as they are detected. According to the American Academy of Orthodontics, all children should have an orthodontic assessment no later than 7 years old.
How is interceptive orthodontics done?
Every child’s condition is different and treatment will be different too. Treatment can be done with at least ONE or a combination of the following:
Removable appliances (eg. expansion screws, springs, labial bows)
Oromyofunctional therapy ( Myobrace + oral exercises to train good oral posture. Read below for more information on oro-myofunctional therapy)
Braces (Depending on suitability, braces can be started earlier to gain more space for teeth in the jaws hence avoiding the need for pulling teeth out in the future)
1. Upper removable appliances (URA)
As it’s name implies, this treatment typically uses a plastic appliance that can be worn on and removed from the teeth. There are many types of removable appliances available and they are custom made according the child’s teeth. Often, we use springs or expansion screws to move teeth. Below are some examples of removable appliances.
2. Oro-Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)
How does Oro-Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) work? OMT is a pre-braces treatment suitable only for growing children. The treatment aims to improve growing children’s cranial and jaw development by treating the underlying causes of crooked teeth and poor oral posture.
OMT can also improve a child’s general health and prevent Sleep Breathing Disorders.
This treatment involves using a series of removable intra-oral appliances (Myobrace) that are worn for 1-2 hours each day plus overnight while sleeping.
OMT also requires a child to do several oral exercises to train the strength of their lips and tongue and improve their nasal breathing. These exercises are very fun and parents are encouraged to get involved too!
The intra-oral appliance works by correcting poor oral habits that cause negative impacts on the development of face, jaws and teeth, such as mouth breathing, incorrect tongue position, thumb sucking, bottle feeding and swallowing incorrectly.
What Causes Crooked Teeth?
Many Malaysian children are growing up with crooked teeth. This is evidence of poor development of craniofacial structures. Traditional orthodontic treatment such as extractions and braces after waiting for all permanent teeth to come through actually focus on moving teeth without treating the underlying cause for crooked teeth.
Modern research has shown that crowded teeth, incorrect jaw development and other orthodontic problems are not caused by big teeth and small jaws or genetic factors. Rather, it is due to poor myofunctional habits (poor oral habits) like mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking that can be evident since the first years of life.
The craniofacial structures develop correctly only when children have the following 4 patterns for straight teeth:
1. Lips together at rest
2. Tongue resting at the roof of the mouth
3. Breathing through the nose (NOT the mouth!)
4. Correct swallowing method (No lip/cheek movement)
Here at Prestige Dental Care, we provide early intervention options for children that improve the underlying cause of crooked teeth with Oro-Myofunctional therapy.
What Oro-Myofunctional therapy does:
Corrects poor oral habits
Develops & aligns the jaws
Straightens the teeth
Optimises facial development
Improves overall health
Promotes healthy eating habits
How does it do this?
By helping the child:
Breathe through the nose
Swallow correctly
Correct his/her tongue posture
Keep lips together
Oro-MyoFunctional Training Exercises
How to wear MyoBrace Appliance/MRC Trainer?Training 1 – Resting Position, Correct Swallow, Breathing AwarenessTraining 2 – Drinking, Paces, Remembering gameTraining 3 – Lip training, Continuous drinking, Nose openingTraining 4 – Yawning, Water seal, Tongue clicksTraining 5 – Squirt water bottle, Skinny TongueTraining 6 – Kick, Gargling, Straw drinking
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