There are many ways to clean your teeth, most commonly with a plastic toothbrush and toothpaste. However, these days, people are more open to natural and alternative methods of doing most things, and with the environmentalist movement looking to eliminate the use of plastic in order to save the earth, bamboo toothbrushes have grown in […]
The issue of whether or not fluoride should be used in tap water is a serious and controversial one. Some people are for fluoridation of water as a means to fight bacteria that cause tooth decay and to strengthen teeth and bones, the other side believes that fluoride is essentially a poison and that we […]
When you think plastic surgery, many things come to mind. Nose jobs, veneers and even breast implants, which all fall under the ‘cosmetic surgery’ umbrella. These procedures were first popularised in Hollywood and then became synonymous with American and European beauty standards. But South Africa seems to have jumped onto the bandwagon in a huge […]
Lose a tooth, gain a child. That is an old adage that has proven to be medically accurate. When a woman is pregnant, the growing foetus in her womb will use all of the nutrients she consumes, as well as the calcium from the mother’s body in order to grow. The mouth of a pregnant […]
Chocolate. Very few people can say no to a delicious milk chocolate Easter egg. Or maybe dark chocolate with chilli flakes is your preferred poison? No matter what you fancy, Easter weekend is filled with the delicious, indulgent little treats. The downside is that mainstream chocolate bars and Easter eggs are full of sugar! Sugar […]
From the sighting of your child’s first milk tooth, experts advise that you get them into the habit of brushing their teeth. This not only protects their little baby chompers, but also sets a positive precedent: that dental hygiene is important. Now, it can be a tedious task to gather the troops, especially if you […]
The thought of sitting in the dentist’s chair can upset adults and children alike. The idea of needles being stuck into your gums and drills moving through your teeth can cause anyone anxiety. But normalising the experience of going to the dentist is important, so that you aren’t demotivated to get check-ups. Your dental health […]
There is nothing that will stop you from smiling faster than a chipped or cracked tooth. Although the chips and cracks can be painful, they don’t have to be permanent, they are repairable . A chipped tooth will be painful if the nerve of the tooth is exposed to discomfort. A cracked tooth can damage […]
Dental insurance is a wonderful add on to any health plan, and thanks to businesses like Affinity Dental, it is now a service on its own, making dental care more accessible and affordable. A problem many consumers face with their dental insurance providers is that insurers only cover a very select number of procedures. Affinity […]
Meghan Markle is an A-List Hollywood actress, who married into British royalty, and now everyone is envying one of her most beautiful features: her perfect smile. Popular UK Dentist, Dr Richard Marques, known as the ‘King of Smiles’ told Hello Magazine that most patients are now requesting that their teeth be reconstructed to resemble Meghan’s. […]