Choosing Braces: Self-Ligating Braces Singapore Patients Can Now Compare at UDS Dental

Singapore – UDS Dental‘s existing services cover general and preventive care, restorative work, aesthetics, orthodontics (including Invisalign and traditional braces), oral surgery and children’s dentistry. The clinic has recently added three new services: Sleep Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and Self-Ligating Braces. For patients weighing up their options, self-ligating braces Singapore clinics now offer through UDS Dental come in two systems: Pitts 21 and Damon.

Warm reminder: Self-ligating braces are not automatically faster or more comfortable for every patient. Pitts 21, Damon, traditional braces or Invisalign should be considered only after a registered dentist assesses tooth alignment, bite and gum health.

UDS Dental Services at a Glance

What Self-Ligating Braces Are

Traditional braces usually hold the archwire in place with elastic bands or thin wires. Self-ligating braces use a built-in clip on each bracket instead. The main difference lies in how the archwire is held. Whether this type suits a particular patient depends on the dentist’s examination.

Pitts 21 and Damon: Two Self-Ligating Systems

The clinic does not present either system as suitable for everyone. The choice is discussed only after examination.

What the Dentist Looks At

Before discussing any braces, the dentist reviews:

• Alignment: crowding, gaps and rotation of the teeth
• Bite: how the upper and lower teeth meet
• Gum health: gum disease must be treated before orthodontic work begins
• Goals: what the patient hopes to improve
• Daily habits: how well the patient can keep braces clean and attend reviews

How an Assessment Works

Treatment duration and results differ from person to person, and no specific outcome can be guaranteed. Claims that one type of braces is always faster or more comfortable should be read with care, as individual experience varies.

Who May Wish to Book an Assessment

A patient may consider an examination if they:

• Are comparing traditional braces, Invisalign and self-ligating braces and are unsure how they differ
• Have crowded, gapped or misaligned teeth and want to understand the options
• Have heard of Pitts 21 or Damon and want to know what they involve
• Had orthodontic treatment before and wonder whether further assessment is needed

The examination, not the name of a system, decides what is discussed next.

Checking Credentials and Subsidies

• Registration: UDS Dental states its practising dentists are registered with the Singapore Dental Council (sdc.gov.sg)
• Regulation: the clinic is regulated by the Ministry of Health
• Subsidies: CHAS Blue and Orange, Pioneer Generation, Merdeka Generation, MediSave and Flexi-MediSave are accepted; eligibility for orthodontic items should be confirmed after assessment

Frequently Asked Questions About Self-Ligating Braces Singapore

What new services has UDS Dental added? Sleep Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and Self-Ligating Braces.

What is the difference between Pitts 21 and Damon? Both are self-ligating systems with different bracket designs and introduction dates. The dentist advises after examining your teeth and bite.

Are self-ligating braces faster than traditional braces? Duration depends on the individual case and treatment plan, so a general claim cannot be made.

Are they more comfortable? Comfort varies from person to person. The dentist explains what to expect during assessment.

Can I compare them with Invisalign? Yes. UDS Dental also offers Invisalign, and the dentist can discuss all options at your assessment.