pain control

I cannot open my mouth properly after my dental injection!

I cannot open my mouth properly after my dental injection!

Posted in Dentist Cape Town / Articles / pain control

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....


What kinds of sedation dentistry do you offer?

What kinds of sedation dentistry do you offer?

2 Options are available for a relax and sleepy dental visit: 1) Taking a pill 1 hour before the procedure This will help you to relax and just takes the edge off. Almost like a strong sleeping tablet. Someone mustaccompany you to provide transport to and from thesurgery. Cost: The price of...


Teeth Whitening and Sensitivity

Teeth Whitening and Sensitivity

Posted in Dentist Cape Town / pain control / Teeth whitening

The active ingredient in teeth whitening is peroxide(carbamide or hydrogen-peroxide). Peroxide is broken down into water and oxygen. It is this oxygen that is responsible for the whitening effect as this oxydises the yellow stains and particles in the tooth’s structure. When this oxygen is taken...