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How Your Dentist Can Help Detect Oral Cancer Early
Routine dental check-ups do more than keep your teeth clean—they are vital for early detection of oral cancer. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms to watch for, and how regular visits to your dentist could save your life by catching oral cancer early when treatment is most effective.
The Magic of Dental X-Rays and Why It Is Important to Your Oral Health
Dental x-rays are more than just images—they’re a vital tool in maintaining your oral health. By revealing hidden issues like tooth decay, abscesses, and impacted teeth, dental x-rays allow for early detection and treatment. Discover how these low-radiation scans work their magic to keep your smile healthy and strong.
Effective Remedies for Dry Mouth or Xerostomia.
Dry mouth can significantly impact your oral health and quality of life. Address the root causes with personalised treatments to increase salivary flow. Chewing sugar-free gum, staying hydrated, and using specialised products can help. Regular dental visits are essential to manage dry mouth effectively.
Caring for your dental implants
Discover the key to ensuring the longevity of your dental implants! Learn how proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits can prevent inflammation and bone loss around your implants. Click to read more on effective dental implant care.
8 Ways Eating Disorders Impact Oral Health: You are not alone and we can help
We talk about how eating disorders can impact your oral health. Despite the sensitivity, discussing this with your dental team is crucial. Symptoms like erosion, sensitive teeth, and dry mouth can indicate an issue. Your honesty is key to receiving the support and care you need.
Combat Receding Gums: Understanding Causes and Treatment Options
Discover the causes and treatments for receding gums. From genetic factors to aggressive brushing, various reasons contribute to gum recession. Learn how gum graft surgery can halt tissue and bone loss, preserving your smile.
Yellow teeth? 10 things that could be causing it.
Are yellow teeth affecting your smile confidence? Discover why teeth turn yellow and how to regain a brighter smile. Internal factors like developmental defects or external factors like food and drink habits can play a role. Consult with us for personalised solutions and achieve a whiter, brighter smile.
Discover the effect sleep apnoea has on your oral health.
Unveil the hidden link between sleep apnea and oral health woes in our latest post. Discover how interrupted sleep patterns can lead to dental issues, and gain insights into maintaining a healthy smile amidst this common sleep disorder. Your well-rested grin awaits!
Say Goodbye to Dental Stains: Tips for a Whiter, Healthier Smile
Discover how to achieve whiter and brighter teeth while bidding farewell to stubborn dental stains. Explore the causes of extrinsic and intrinsic stains, and learn expert tips to maintain a cleaner, healthier smile. Say goodbye to discolouration caused by coffee, tea, and more by following our advice on regular oral care and professional cleanings.
Our Saliva
Discover the Vital Role of Saliva in Oral Health. Comprising water, cells, enzymes, and more, saliva isn’t just moisture—it’s a defense mechanism. Learn how it lubricates, aids digestion, cleanses, enhances taste, and maintains pH balance. Combat dry mouth’s risks with expert tips and solutions, from hydration to specialised products.”
Your Toothpaste Matters
Think toothpaste is just toothpaste? Think again! The kind you use matters and here is why and what to look out for with your next trip to the store.
Common Mouth Sores
Learn more bout common mouth sores, what causes them, and what to do when they present themselves.
Dental Erosion
Dental erosion is the loss of tooth structure as a result of acids, not from bacterial origin. In this article, we discuss some of the signs and symptoms and causes of dental erosion.
Dental Myths
There are a lot of myths doing rounds about oral hygiene, like, if you brush harder, your teeth will be cleaner. Or: Pregnancy draws more calcium to your teeth. But which of them is true? In this article, we bust some of the myths.
Dental warning signs
Early treatment helps to prevent a more serious dental procedure and treatment programme. Here are a few early Dental warning signs that say you need to get to a dentist FAST!
Dental Fissure Sealants
In this article, we talk briefly about how, when, and why dental fissure sealants. What are they? And who are they recommended for?
Tooth discolouration due to Tetracyclines or Fluorosis
Alterations can occur during tooth formation, which leads to a change in tooth colour. Two typical types of discolourations appear as a result of the use of Tetracyclines (type of antibiotic) or excess intake of fluoride during tooth formation.
Tooth discolouration after root canal treatment
Have you ever wondered why the colour of a tooth that has received Root Canal treatment loses its colour? Want to get back your pearly whites? We can help. This article explains why this happens and what the treatment options are.
Bleeding Gums
If your gums are bleeding after you brush or floss, this may be a sign that your gums are not healthy. Bleeding gums are often a sign of gum disease and should be treated early. In this article, we talk about the signs and symptoms, the causes and the treatments.
Dental Implant Health
Once a tooth is replaced with a dental implant, special care should be taken to make sure that you keep the implant clean and ensure optimal health. In this article, we talk about how to take care of your dental implants and what the risk factors for complications are.
Cleaning Between
Keeping your gums healthy is essential, and there are many methods to keep them clean. One of these methods is cleaning in between your teeth. In this article, we talk about the different techniques and tools you can use. Choose the easiest for YOU and do it at least once daily.
8x Reasons for visiting the dental hygienist more often
Prevention is better and often cheaper than cure. Regular visits to your Oral Hygienist are an excellent way to ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy. Here are 8 Reasons why.
Taking Care of our Children’s teeth
We must teach good oral hygiene to our children from a young age. This helps to form healthy habits and routines that keep them smiling. But what exactly should we teach them? In this article, our Oral Hygienist answers some of these questions.
Yes, to Fluoride toothpaste
There needs to be more clarity about fluoride toothpaste, as the topic is a lot of people questioning if they should be moving to a fluoride-free toothpaste. We discuss some misconceptions regarding fluoride-free toothpaste and what it means for your daily routine.
Understanding a white smile
While we all want a beautiful white smile, we do not always know how to reach this and what factors influence the colour of our teeth. In this article, we discuss what it takes to get a friendly white smile and keep it.
3 Easy Steps to a clean, white smile
There is no valid reason for skipping brushing or flossing. On the contrary, if you want a pretty, healthy, white smile, it must be kept clean, and suitable routines must be in place. In this article, we talk about three easy steps to do this.
How to replace my missing teeth
Why is it necessary to replace missing teeth? Never mind its impact on your smile, but what consequences are there to your dental health if you choose not to? What options do I have to replace my missing tooth/teeth? We answer all these questions and more.
The Toothbrush Buying Guide
With busy lives, we often need to quickly scrub away, leaving unwanted plaque behind, which eventually causes problems. However, effective plaque removal doesn’t require much. A quality toothbrush, a bit of time, a technique suitable to your kind of brush and a proper sequence.
Smoking/Vaping and your teeth
Vaping is not a harmless alternative to smoking. Vaping surpasses smoking among adolescents, and there are concerns that e-cigarette use leads to nicotine addiction and future smoking.
Bad breath?
Call it oral malodor, bad breath, or halitosis – it can be an embarrassment. But what causes bad breath, and is there a way to prevent and treat it?
Sensitivity after dental fillings
Experiencing sharp pain after a dental restoration has been done? Especially when biting forces are applied to the tooth or while drinking or eating something cold?
Dr De Klerk tells us more about the probable causes:
2D vs 3D Scans
Ever-changing technology assists with early prevention and correction. Our in-house Endodontist talks to us about the marvel of 2D vs 3D scans and what it means in this industry and for you.
Why replace a Tooth?
Are you missing a tooth? Do you think it is essential to replace the tooth? Yes, It is important to replace it, and our ILMS Dentist talks about why.
Scrubbing war against plaque!
The best way to get them clean is to scrub, right? Wrong! The idea of scrubbing harder for a better result is not the way to go when it comes to your teeth. Our Oral Hygienist gives us the low down on the war against plaque.
Let’s Talk Cavities!
What is a cavity, and how do they develop? Our dentist gives us a bit of insight and hints on how to identify, prevent and treat CAVITIES!
Nuwe Jy 2021
We are one of the proud sponsors of the amazing transformation challenge by Voelgoed magazine. Herewith the finalists for 2021 and the transformations.
Geel Glimlag? Sensitiewe Tande?
Dr. Anton Grotius het vir die deelnemers aan ‘n Nuwe Jy, glimlagte gegee om op trots te wees. Hy gee raad oor hoe jy jou glimlag kan laat opgradeer.
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MY SMILE bied ’n wye verskeidenheid behandelings om jou glimlag pragtig te verbeter.
Gum Disease and Covid-19
Brushing your teeth regularly and maintaining proper oral care can play a big role in the fight against COVID-19 .
Why You Should Get Dental Implants (If You Need Them)
Getting Dental implants is usually a difficult question. But when you look at the benefits of getting dental implants, you ask yourself, why not?
Kners jou kind op sy tande?
Kinders wat kners kom baie meer algemeen voor as wat die meeste ouers besef. Volgens navorsing het twee tot drie uit tien kinders hierdie gewoonte
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Do you Grind your teeth?
Here are a few symptoms of bruxism.
Skitterwit Glimlag
Jou tande kan jou ouer laat lyk, of jou selfvertroue ’n hupstoot gee. Gelukkig is ’n skitterwit glimlag ons almal beskore – veral as jy aanklop by I love my smile.
Belê in ’n pragtige glimlag
Gee jou selfvertroue ‘n hupstoot met ‘n sprankelende glimlag.
COVID-19 safety measures implemented by I Love My Smile
I Love My Smile has implemented safety measures due to Covid 19 to continue to bring smiles in these challenging times and keep everyone safe.
Om Weer Te Kan Lag – Maggie Pretorius
I Love my smile herstel Maggie Pretorius se selfvertroue met haar nuwe glimlag!
How To Stop Nightly Teeth Grinding – Find A Solution
Are you struggling with nightly teeth grinding? If so, in this article, we discuss some helpful tips on how to stop teeth grinding at night.
Teeth Whitening- Feel Confident
Are you tired of being embarrassed due to having yellowish teeth colour?Here are a few guidelines for a brighter smile.