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Help, my front teeth are wearing away!
According to Einstein's second law of thermodynamics, everything wears away in life, even our teeth! Our top and lower teeth touch each other every time we bite, eat and swallow. Then there is the subconsciously clenching and grinding we often do during night time. An increase in the force...
Is your diet destroying your teeth?
Have you heard about the story of how a tooth will dissolve when placed in a glass of COLA? If you have ever wondered how this is even possible or true, take it from us... stay away from soft drinks! It all depends on the pH surrounding the tooth. One of the most important factors in...
The SMILE TRIANGLE: The 5 STEP plan to your best smile
Our mission is to educate and help people to become cavity-free and to have a best looking and functional smile for life. This is really a mouthful, but isn't this what we all want? Nobody ever taught you that having and keeping a great smile requires effort, self-control and hard...
Metal Free Dentistry
It was a great photo. You were caught in the middle of a "full-on" laugh. Then you noticed the old, silver, amalgam fillings and realized that your entire dental history is on display! No need to be self-conscious any longer. There is a simple and attractive solution to the problem. The...
The magic of longer teeth
One of the first things that are noticeable on an aging smile is usually the shorter front teeth. As we age, our front teeth usually wear down due to normal biting, grinding and wear from the opposing jaw. During a normal day our teeth usually touch 2000 times against the opposing teeth and...
The Sequence to a perfect Smile!
You want that perfect new smile and you want it yesterday! Porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, bonding, crowns… where do you start? A beautiful smile consists of many ingredients including colour, gums, shape and obviously your teeth. 'Doctor I just want a straight, white and good looking...
I cannot open my mouth properly after my dental injection!
This is called DENTAL TRISMUS or Lock-jaw and although various reasons exists for the condition the most common dentalcauses are normally after lower dental injection or dental extraction. This leads to the limitation of jaw opening and pain after dental injection, especially in the lower jaw....
Bridge vs Implant
Before dental implants were available dental bridges were the only fixed option you had when losing a tooth. Other options like dentures were all removable options and are still available today, but usually serve as a more temporary solution. Please note that having a dental bridge does not...
Dental Implants: The procedure (video)
This video byconsult-PRO explains everything about how dental implants work! Must see if you are missing a tooth....
Toxic Sugar
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Is Sugar Toxic & Causing Metabolic Syndrome?
What do obese people and normal weight people have in common these days? The answer in short: Normal weight and obese people are exposed to the same toxin (sugar) that cause metabolic disease. As per “The New Zealand Herald” Dr Robert Lustig says that 40% of the normal weight population have...
CROWNS: Full Porcelain or Metal-Porcelain?
I recently received the following question from an overseas patient:My husband is concerned about the new "one visit" crowns. He had one done and it broke and then had to be replaced with the old fashioned kind that takes longer. He is adamant that I shouldn't get the new ones because of...
HELP! My 2 year old refuses to have her teeth brushed…
Brushing your toddler’s teeth can definitely be a challenging task that most parents would rather avoid. I’m suremost of usunderstand the importance of Oral Hygiene and a daily brushing routinebut what if your 2-year-old JUST REFUSES to have her teeth brushed and this...
*Summer Teeth Whitening Special*
. Please ask for a 15 minute booking with Dr. Burger for a Teeth Whitening Consultation. Contact us at (021) 557-3427 for more information...
Anxiety in the Dentist’s Chair…
If you’re afraid of going to the dentist, you should know that there are ways to quell dental anxiety and make your dental care experience a lot more tolerable. . By Krisha McCoy, MS Medically reviewed by Christine Wilmsen Craig, MD . Not many people really like going to the dentist. But for...
Always good to learn something new!
Surprise your friends and family by learning all these interesting facts. © . In 1938, Time Magazine chose Adolf Hitler for man of the year. Twelve people have walked on the moon. Other than the Earth, the moon is the only other known natural astrological object ever walked on. Scientists...
10 Tips to Cure Bad Breath
Whether it’s a fleeting case of morning breath or a lingering bout with halitosis, everyone has bad breath sometimes. Unfortunately, for as easy as it is to get bad breath, getting rid of it can be a lot more complicated. For some, employing a toothbrush, floss and mouthwash more frequently...
50 Life Secrets and Tips
1. Memorize something everyday. Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options. . 2. Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions....
Looking forward to a sunny weekend in Cape Town
An end to another week, and summer is definitely here. What are you doing this weekend? SPORT Irish injury woes up ante for Boks by Gavin Rich 09 November 2012, 07:52 As the buildup week to Saturday's test against Ireland at Aviva Stadium has drawn on, so the more convinced the Springboks...
How Dental Bonding Can Alter the Look and Feel of Your Teeth?
Dental bonding can be an economical solution for stained, broken, or chipped teeth and other minor cosmetic dentistry issues. . By Jan Sheehan Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH . Have a chipped, broken, or stained tooth? Dental bonding can make it look like new again without causing...
Top 51 Places To Visit Until You Die!
Mount Roraima – Venezuela Antelope Canyon, USA Mount Emei Scenic Area: Leshan Giant Buddha, China Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Tannourine, Lebanon Carrera Lake, Buenos Aires The Wave, Arizona The Great Wall of China Crystal Mosque (Masjid Kristal) : Kuala Terengganu,...
A Guide To Flossing Your Teeth
Cleaning the spaces between your teeth and along your gums with dental floss is as important to your oral health as cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush. Just like you brush your teeth every day, flossing should be part of your daily routine. . To better understand why flossing is so...
Delicious Recipes for Summer
A ménage of delicious flavours, this recipe may not be a quickie, but the dressing is well worth the effort! Get your Greens, Summer Salad: Serves 4 . Salad ingredients: 4 cups of baby romaine 2 handfuls of pea shoots, chop off the ends 2 large leaves of Kale, chopped into bite sized pieces...
Beyond Teeth: What’s Inside Your Mouth
Good oral health goes beyond brushing and flossing. Find out more about the inside of your mouth and the role its various structures play in speech and digestion. By Connie Brichford, Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH . Your mouth is made up of more than just teeth, so good oral...
Top 20 Ways to Boost Your Immunity
1) Take a vitamin D supplement every day. Check our Vitamin D guide for details about choosing the proper dosage. . 2) Get as much sunlight as you can for as late into the year as you can manage. Even getting sunlight on just your face helps produce more vitamin D in your body. . 3)...
Studies find Botox can reduce nighttime bruxism
By Rabia Mughal, Contributing Editor . May 9, 2012 — Botox injections can provide relief to patients who suffer from nocturnal bruxism, or teeth grinding, according to two studies presented last month at the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) annual meeting. . Bruxism is probably the most...
Pacifiers may disrupt infantile emotional development
by Dental Tribune International . MADISON, Wis., USA: While health organizations have already called for limiting pacifier use owing to its association with dental abnormalities and ear infections, a new study has found that heavy pacifier use as a young child affects emotions in children...
Personality Quiz, very interesting…
Take the quiz, it’s fun! http://100things.personality.visualdna.com/quizzes/eb4fcce5-46a0-55d3-9ec1-0d72ef18c50a/api-accounts/3bf2373f-bff7-588e-81e5-feb49f9743ea...
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