Choosing the right dentist for you isn’t just necessary, it is IMPERATIVE. There are pros and cons to finding your perfect dentist – maybe it is easy to pick a dentist down the road or someone that the neighbour recommended. Overall, the process of selecting a suitable dentist takes time. The right dentist is someone […]
Taking care of our teeth is a lifelong endeavour. Tooth decay can happen at any time for loads of reasons – one bein having a plaque with bacteria that feed on the sugar added to your diet. As a result, cavities form, allowing acid from metabolising sugar to dissolve your tooth structure. Some foods contribute […]
Some dentists swear by using mouthwash as part of your daily oral hygiene routine. In contrast, others advise limiting the use to a few times a week and instead focusing on improving your twice-daily brushing and flossing routine. Besides freshening up bad breath or providing a bright, white smile, mouthwashes can play a vital role […]
When it comes to your dental health, there are many more specialists than dentists that you can consult. Depending on your medical issue, you may need to see one of several dental health professionals, such as an orthodontist, an endodontist or even a periodontist. But, what do these lesser known specialists in fact do? Dentist […]
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 a definite misconception, especially among children, that going to the dentist is a scary ordeal. In fact, most people avoid going to the dentist at all, which means that once they do build up the courage to brave the dental chair, their oral hygiene is far worse than it would have been had […]
Of the few Dental Insurance Providers on the market in South Africa these days, there are some who offer ‘specialised dentistry’ cover in their dentistry plans. Firstly, what is basic dentistry? This is also referred to as conservative dentistry, which is the straightforward diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tooth and gum diseases. Basic dentistry also […]
Root canal surgery is one of the most well-known, and yet the most unpopular dental procedures amongst patients. Many people associate the procedure with intense pain, whether they have had the procedure done to them or not. It is safe to assume that almost everyone has heard a horror story of a friend of a […]
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 […]
Food, drinks, cigarette smoking and many other things can impact the condition of our teeth and cause breakage and discolouration, which can sometimes be painful; and a bit embarrassing. Sometimes our pearly whites aren’t that white, so many people opt for dental procedures to improve the look of their chompers, some of which are considered […]
