Ever wandered why you may constantly be developing new cavities, while your friends have never even had a single filling? There may be many reasons behind this, but do not despair, there are also many solutions. This article may help shed some light on your struggle with tooth decay!

I wonder what effect the removal of ‘cost anxiety’ has on the people’s interest in the consent and planning process. Do people simply surrender themselves to the power of the cheapest veneers on the planet, or do they still take the time to understand what is proposed? And how much time? If their holiday is […]

Still not convinced dental tourism is not good for you? Only two more reasons to go, but in this article we re-think the proposition that it is ‘cheaper’ to get dentistry done overseas.

Reason 3 of 5 strong reasons why you should NOT contemplate medical or dental tourism!

So, if my first article in the series did not convince you to stop packing for that trip to some tropical paradise for a dental makeover/holiday, don’t stop reading, there are four more reasons to go. Here is number 2!

there is no point pretending: I DO NOT understand why people even contemplate dental or medical tourism. In this series of five articles, I will try to talk you out of packing your bags. Instead of having that essential treatment under a guise of a holiday overseas, skip a couple of holidays and have it done here. Here is why!

Oral diseases are transmissible Remember that periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay are transmissible, bacterial diseases. Bacteria you harbour in your mouth will eventually be transferred to your baby and decide their future oral health. If your oral health is extremely poor you may be affecting your baby already- severe periodontal disease in expectant mothers […]

Frequent Snacking and Tooth Decay Every nutritionist will tell you that during pregnancy you are better off having 5 or more small meals and snacks then a few large meals.  They will also advise you to watch your sugar intake, especially if you are at risk of or are suffering from gestational diabetes. Frequent snacking […]

In this series of articles of pregnancy related oral health, we explain what conditions are most likely to occur during pregnancy and how to avoid them or at least minimize their effect on your teeth and gums. Make your health, including your oral health, your priority during your pregnancy. Oral disease is transmissible so you owe it to yourself and to your family to stay healthy, fit and happy! Find out about common dental side-effects of pregnancy and how to protect yourself from complications.

This final blog in the series gives some information about possible treatments of TMJ dysfunction and head and neck pain related to it.

Pain associated with either TMJ or muscle dysfunction can vary from a very localized feeling of stiffness of the particular muscle on only one side, to a headache of epic proportions! You may not be able to open your mouth very wide, it may hurt to touch your face or to chew or you may […]

Recently, Venus Williams dropped out of the US Open due to feeling fatigued, with swollen joints, dry and numb mouth. We all watched her heroic efforts to stay on court, but knowing now what she was battling during her game, makes her look truly amazing!