Finding affordable dentistry in South Africa can be a difficult task. Most necessary procedures cost hundreds, even thousands of rand, making dental insurance a must have, in order to maintain oral and financial well-being. The issue most dental insurance plan holders sometimes run into, is whether or not their preferred dentist takes their specific medical […]
Over the last few years, braces have shaken their ‘socially awkward teen’ status as ‘nerd’ apparel, and moved into the mainstream as many people have chosen to opt for orthodontia, to fix a multitude of dental issues. From an overbite, to crooked teeth, to various other flaws in mouth area, braces can be used to […]
Sometimes, no matter how well you take care of your teeth, you still end up with cavities. Cavities are large holes that form in your tooth’s enamel, destroying the tooth, causing pain and discomfort. Teeth break for many reasons; including opening bottle caps and using your teeth as tools! Most of us are guilty of […]
Many people put off going to the dentist for two reasons, the fear of the dentist’s chair and the visit being yet another ‘unnecessary’ bill – but taking care of your gums and teeth should be a priority. Studies show that people with dental benefits are more likely to go to the dentist, take their […]
We all do it. After a long day of work, business meetings, lunches, kissing and munching on sweets, we get home, utterly exhausted. Most of us do our homely duties and once we plop down onto the couch at night, we fall asleep. And we don’t give our teeth a second thought. Right? Well, scientists […]