About Us
AN INTRODUCTION TO ASPIRE DENTAL CARE
Aspire Dental Care offers long term, comprehensive dental services to help our patients keep their teeth for their lifetime - all delivered with gracious service and hospitality in the beautiful city of Hong Kong.
Our promise is to help our patients keep their teeth in proper health, comfort, function and aesthetics. We believe our promise helps create long-term, comprehensive change in the lives of our patients, our employees, and our community.
BDS, MSc AesthetDent (UK)
With a Masters degree in Aesthetic Dentistry (MSc AesthetDent, KCL, UK) and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree (BDS, HKU, HK) (2011), Dr Benson looks ahead with attention-to-detail to provide advanced dental care for his patients. This often involves helping his patients clarify complex dental procedures. His passion is to end the all-too-common cycle of “drill-fill-extract” and promote preventive dentistry.
From our team of Dental Surgery Assistants to Hygienists, we will guide you and your loved ones to Chewing More, Smiling More and Maintain Health.
BDS
Having completed her undergraduate studies at The University of British Columbia, Dr. Sincere then started her training as a Dental Surgeon at the University of Hong Kong (2006 - 2011). Since then, she has been focusing her practice to provide dentistry for the whole family. Her passion is to help children from the time of their first tooth eruption to the eruption of their wisdom teeth. She finds it a privilege to be part of any family's lifelong journey.
BDS, Cert APID Ortho (NYU)
Dr. Richard finished dental school at the University of Hong Kong (2011) and pursued his postgraduate full-time training in Orthodontics at New York University. He focuses on using fixed braces to help patients feel successful and more confident through a new smile. His goal is to treat orthodontic cases efficiently without unnecessary complications.
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What kind of dentistry would I expect to find at Aspire Dental Care?We concentrate our efforts on long-term, comprehensive dentistry that will help you keep your teeth for your lifetime. In terms of treatment, our core services are related to dental surgeries (including wisdom teeth removal and implants), face-driven orthodontics, periodontics (gum and bone health) and cosmetic/aesthetic dentistry. As you will read below, ‘comprehensive’ dentistry is built on top of a strong dental health foundation - to which we also will help you achieve.
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What exactly is long-term, comprehensive dentistry?Do you ever feel like you have had a dental issue fixed only to experience a similar issue months or years later without really knowing why or how to prevent it? Comprehensive dentistry means acknowledging the root cause(s) of your dental issues so you can ultimately choose option(s) that will lead to long-term (and comprehensive) results. One simple example: If a patient continues to have cavities year over year and presents herself with very little plaque and calculus during her regular examinations, then one of the causes for her high caries risk is her diet. Comprehensive dentistry is a win-win solution for you and the dental team. You end up having a higher quality of life while saving in the long run, and the dental team can have the incredible satisfaction of providing meaningful change.
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What is Full Mouth Rehabilitation?Full mouth rehabilitation (FMR) is a comprehensive dental treatment aimed at addressing various oral health issues throughout the entire mouth. Signs you may need Full Mouth Rehabilitation are if you have one or more of the following: You have teeth that are worn down excessively (more than is usual for your age). You have chronic teeth or jaw pain (temporomandibular disorder or TMD). You are missing teeth. You have experienced dental trauma such as chipped or fractured teeth. You have severe gum (periodontal) disease. All FMR cases planned uniquely to each patient's individual circumstances. Treatments may include some or all of the following: Gum/periodontal treatment to prevent teeth from loosening further. Replacing old and worn fillings Zirconia/porcelain/composite crowns/veneers to build up teeth to correct the bite and create a more youthful appearance Splint therapy to determine if the pain is a bite related issue Implants or bridges to replace missing teeth. Orthodontics if the bite cannot be fixed alone by point 3 above. FMR cases can have numerous positive effects such as: Correcting some or all of the 5 signs above Aligning and whitening the teeth for an aesthetic improvement By adjusting the bite we can lengthen the lower third of the face for an often younger appearance (the reduction of wrinkles in the corner of the lips). FMR can also have negative effects: In order to place crowns, teeth need to be worn down Any dental work placed in the mouth needs to be maintained just like real teeth in order for it to last There is a time and money cost If you think you or a loved one may need FMR, please contact us and we will arrange a FMR consultative appointment with Dr Benson Chan.
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Do you perform ‘basic’ dentistry?Yes. In fact a lot of ‘complicated’ dentistry is built on top of a strong dental health foundation. In order to build that foundation, we provide periodontal (gum and bone) treatment, fillings, root canals and other treatments that you would find in a typical dental clinic.
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Do you perform emergency dental treatment?Yes, we do within our clinic opening hours. Please call us or Whatsapp us at +852 9723 8367 for the quickest response times.
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What is your experience treating patients with “dental phobia”?We understand that many new patients come from a background of a major fear or dislike of visiting the dentist. From our dental surgery assistants and hygienists to our dentists, we are trained to provide service and hospitality. We believe that our environment and a soft touch can reverse years or decades of fear.
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Which dentist do you recommend?Each of our dentists have their own interests and expertise. Please read the descriptions at Our Dentists and About Us to get a better idea of who you want to choose to address your specific dental issue. If you cannot choose, please WhatsApp or call us to be guided on your decision.
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Why are my gums bleeding and in pain after scaling?Normally, healthy gums will not bleed when scaling. They only bleed when calculus accumulates in the mouth. The accumulation of dental calculus around the gums causes inflammation (that is not painful on a day-to-day basis) and swelling of the gums, which may bleed when exposed to external force such as a thorough teeth cleaning. If your gums bleed slightly, you need to pay more attention to daily cleaning. If you bleed heavily, it means your gums have been severely inflamed, which may indicate periodontal disease. So, if after a scaling there is... Little blood = Little calculus Lots of blood = Lots of calculus
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Do you treat children or middle-aged patients?Yes in fact, many of our services are catered to these patients. For example: Children: Early childhood orthodontics Myofunctional Treatment Addressing dental phobia early on (through non-invasive pain-free options) Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Middle-aged: Periodontal treatment and maintenance Full Mouth Rehabilitation 3-Day Full Mouth Implants Smile and facial cosmetic/aesthetic dentistry
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How old should my child be to start orthodontic treatment?We have had orthodontic patients from 7 to 70 years old. The best time to start treatment really depends, however, it is best to start the first orthodontic assessment around 7 to 8 years old when the front 6-8 adult incisors have erupted. We have found that early childhood orthodontics (or “phased orthodontics”) are beneficial to early correction of some facial deformities and prevention of extraction orthodontics when the child later becomes a teenager.
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Which is better: Invisalign or traditional braces?Both can work effectively depending on your individual needs. Invisalign is just one brand of clear aligners that is available to patients. Traditional braces can be separated into traditional brackets, self ligating brackets, buccal braces or lingual braces. Invisalign works by using clear plastic to push teeth into place. Traditional braces work by pulling teeth towards the metal wire. Depending on your aesthetic, functional, and health needs, one can truly be better than the other. That is why we do not believe in a one size fits all approach. Some seemingly impossible non-surgical treatments are achieved with Invisalign and the same can be said for traditional braces (if surgery is needed our dentists will inform our patients). The choice comes down to matching each technology with your dental and facial goals as well as lifestyle and logistical circumstances. Please send us a message by Whatsapp to see how we can help you with your unique treatment needs.
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I have had my teeth extracted. Should I get an implant or denture?Implants are the closest replacement to replicating the feel, bite and appearance of natural teeth. So much so that our patients who have received dental implants generally tell us they are 80-100% like natural teeth. Most attribute the remaining 10-20% due to the fact that they psychologically know it is not real, but not in terms of chewing function or feel. Dentures are usually indicated only for those who do not have the financial ability to afford a dental implant or a dental bridge. This is because typical dentures only replicate roughly 20-40% of chewing function and are inconvenient. Firstly, if there are moderate to a lot of missing teeth, dentures sit on gum and not on the nearby teeth. So all the force of chewing is on the gums and therefore cannot chew harder or tougher foods (that may or may not contain more nutrients). Secondly, dentures are bulkier and less convenient than implants because they have bars and plates to connect all the clasps and denture teeth, and they need to be taken off when sleeping. Thirdly, dentures wear down quicker due to the teeth made out of plastic, so the bite changes over time. They also clasp on real teeth - gradually leading to cavities or loosening and thus leading to possible extraction. Most patients that wear dentures need to replace them roughly every 5-10 years due to these two reasons. However, even with all these drawbacks, they are still a good choice for those who cannot opt for surgery, have too little teeth to support dental bridge(s) or do not have enough bone to support dental implants.
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Does the scaling fee include the consultation fee?Yes. If you request a scaling, our dentist will perform a thorough oral examination and will discuss your oral needs. Consultation fees are charged if a patient requests an 'unscheduled' appointment (i.e. there was no planned appointment or pre-booking made by Our Team).
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Can I pay in installments?Orthodontics can last anywhere from a couple of months up to approximately 2-3 years: - 50% deposit then the remaining is divided into ‘monthly’ payments until the treatment is finished. Implant treatment can last approximately 2-6 months: - Payments can be divided into 3 parts until the treatment is finished. Full Mouth Rehabilitation or 3-day Full Mouth Implants approximately takes 6-8 weeks and 2-6 months to complete respectively: - Payments can be divided into 3 parts until the treatment is finished. Most other treatments can be completed on the same day or approximately in two appointments: - These treatments require full payment upon completion of treatment.
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What payment methods do you accept?We accept Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Union Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, Payme and Health Care Voucher.
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How do I book an appointment?The easiest way is to Whatsapp us at +852 9723 6367.
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How often should I have a scaling?Our usual recommendation is once every 6-18 months to prevent periodontal disease. The frequency of scaling is determined foremost by the health of the gums, also the amount of stain and calculus.
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How do you suggest I use mouthwash?Mouthwash is only a supplement to good tooth brushing and interdental cleaning (i.e. flossing or interdental brush). You can use a suitable mouthwash 'only' if necessary. For example, use a mouthwash containing fluoride to prevent tooth decay; use a mouthwash containing antiseptic ingredients to treat inflammation.
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How do I keep my teeth white?Keeping teeth white has many factors. The most important factor is to prevent teeth from staining or yellowing. The best way to do that is to prevent teeth from drying after eating or drinking highly staining foods/drinks (i.e. curry, coffee, tea). Drink plenty of water or at the minimum, rinse (subtly or vigorously) after intake of those types of foods. Another way is to remove micro-stains before they become obvious to the naked eye. We recommend brushing with a slightly abrasive* substance like activated charcoal powder (applied with or without toothpaste). *Because these substances are abrasive, they should be used infrequently. The frequency can be determined with your dentist depending on the health of your current teeth.
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