Dental care guides
Page 2 of 3. Answers to the questions patients ask us most, such as how long a fibre bridge lasts or what to do about toothache at night.
Gold caps after many years: signs of decay under the gold
What can happen to the tooth under a gold cap over the years, and the signs worth booking for.
After a tooth extraction: the first days, healing and dry socket
What to do in the hours and days after an extraction, how long healing takes, and how to spot dry socket.
Toothache at night: what to do until the practice opens
What you can safely do for toothache at night, what to avoid, when to go to a hospital, and when we open.
Chipped or broken tooth: what to do now and how it can be repaired
First steps after a chip or break, how urgent it is, and the ways a damaged tooth is repaired.
Composite veneers: what they cost and how long they last
What goes into the cost of composite veneers, what research says about their lifespan, and the upkeep they need.
Composite vs porcelain veneers: how they compare
How composite and porcelain veneers compare, and which situations suit each.
Teeth whitening in South Africa: dental practice, salon or home kit?
How whitening at a practice, at a salon and with home products compare, and what South African rules say.
Does medical aid cover dental work in South Africa?
How dental benefits on South African medical aid usually work, what is usually excluded, and how to check your plan.
Closing a gap between your front teeth without braces
When a small gap between front teeth can be closed with composite, and when the cause needs other treatment.
Book a check-up for your own teeth
At a check-up we look at your teeth and gums and talk you through your options.
