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Do you have TMJ problems? Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome can cause severe pain in the neck, jaw, face and ears. It may be as a result of an injury, clenching, or grinding, and can cause the ligaments supporting the teeth to become bruised, creating tenderness to biting, tooth sensitivity from excessive tooth chipping and wear, limited opening of the mouth as ... Read More »

Should I brush my teeth after meals? Well, it may sound like a great idea to run off and brush your teeth as soon as you have eaten, but depending on what you have just consumed, it may be the worst thing for them! Acids from citrus foods and drinks, vinegar, tomatoes and sodas for example cause a natural chemical ... Read More »

Most people grind their teeth, but if it is only occasionally, the chances are it will do no real harm. Those who grind their teeth on a regular basis can cause severe damage to their teeth, as well as causing other oral health complications. Most people grind their teeth at night time and are unaware that they are doing so. ... Read More »

De Waterkant Health in Green Point makes custom made gum guards which protect your teeth and mouth , and even help in preventing concussion. I travel to sports clubs, schools, boxing studios and more to take impressions for the mouth guards for groups of 10 or more people. Professional gum guards are far better than over-the-counter types as they fit ... Read More »

Can’t afford tooth whitening but want to keep those stains at bay and your teeth looking their best? BriteSmile toothpaste is available at BriteSmile affiliated dentists nationwide, and at De Waterkant Health. The patented whitening formula with Calprox helps to reveal the maximum whiteness of your teeth while effectively cleaning your teeth, gums and freshening your breath. Unlike many over-the-counter ... Read More »

I’d like to think we all worry about smiling at that person across the table and hoping that there is no spinach hanging out from in between our teeth! Well, the concern is definitely step number one! Your smile says a great deal about you and your general health. Make sure you brush your teeth twice a day for at ... Read More »

Let’s face it, the first thing you notice about someone’s face are their teeth, so why not try and make them look the best you possibly can? BriteSmile uses state-of-the-art technology which is gentle, safe and effective and achieves results of up to 9 shades whiter. It is the cheapest and least invasive way of taking years off your smile! ... Read More »

A 32 year old Polish dentist pulled out all her ex-boyfriend’s a few days after he dumped her! Why any man would think that his ex-girlfriend and dentist would not behave emotionally, and still treat him professionally for his tooth-ache is beyond me! She ended up heavily anaesthetising him and when he woke up and looked in the mirror, he ... Read More »

In short, the answer is no! But, if flossing was a little more fun more people would do it……..and so we are left to find alternatives. GUM® Soft-Picks® are the most wonderful little alternatives for the roughly 85% of people that don’t floss…except in the case of the odd “emergency” retrieval which is usually in one are only! And no, ... Read More »

I am giving away an electric toothbrush to the person with the best medical story…….preferably amusing…….I don’t feel like making everyone cry over our long weekend! (Doesn’t have to be your own!) Soooo peeps, fire away! Read More »