Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy by The Dental Centre Morningside
Brush regularly – morning and night
Brushing before bed gets rid of the germs and plaque that accumulate throughout the day.
Brush properly
The way you brush is equally important – in fact, doing a poor job of brushing your teeth is almost as bad as not brushing at all. Take your time, moving the toothbrush in gentle, circular motions to remove plaque.
Don’t neglect your tongue
Plaque can also build up on your tongue. Not only can this lead to bad mouth odour, but it can lead to other oral health problems. Gently brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth.
Flossing is as important as brushing
Many who brush regularly neglect to floss. Flossing stimulates the gums, reduces plaque, and helps lower inflammation.
Consider mouthwash
Mouthwash reduces the amount of acid in the mouth, cleans hard-to-brush areas in and around the gums, and re-mineralizes the teeth. Ask your dentist for specific mouthwash recommendations. Certain brands are best for children, and those with sensitive teeth.
Drink more water
Water continues to be the best beverage for your overall health – including oral health. Drinking water after every meal can help wash out some of the negative effects of sticky and acidic foods and beverages in between brushes.
Eat crunchy fruits and vegetables
Eating fresh, crunchy produce not only contains more healthy fibre, but it’s also the best choice for your teeth.
Limit sugary and acidic foods
Ultimately, sugar converts into acid in the mouth, which can then erode the enamel of your teeth. These acids are what lead to cavities.
See your dentist at least twice a year
Not only can a dentist remove calculus and look for cavities, but they will also be able to spot potential issues and offer treatment solutions.
Looking for a dentist?
The Dental Centre Morningside provides cosmetic and preventative dentistry at their centre in Durban, as well as aesthetic improvements.
The Dental Centre Morningside in Durban has a comfortable, modern facility with parking and easy access for all patients. The well-established, modern practise of Dr Windisch & Associates sets the pace in the latest trends and technologies in dental practice, IT and related fields. Apart from regular dental and oral hygiene, specialised cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, computer technology and implantology also form part of their service offering. In addition, they have the convenience of an in-house laboratory. A full-time assistant ensures equipment is sterilised all through the day and, should a power outage or water cut ensue, work can continue seamlessly. Sound human relations-with patients, suppliers, the medical fraternity and staff is an uncompromised core value. Patients, therefore, enjoy quality results, excellent aftercare and follow-up as a result of established relationships with physicians, maxillo-facial surgeons, orthodontists, periodontists and dental technicians.
The Dental Centre offers Happy Gas/Nitrous Oxide for the anxious nervous patient. In addition, a qualified Anaesthetist can offer Conscious Sedation in the rooms. If you are looking for a dentist for yourself or a children’s dentist in the Durban area, contact them to set up a consultation. For your convenience, they also have English, Afrikaans and German-speaking dentists available for consultations. The Dental Centre is also affiliated with Cosmetic Makeover/as well as the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.
Dental implants
Missing teeth? Dental implants are the best solution for replacing missing teeth. They are made out of a titanium screw (implant) and a crown that is fixed onto the screw. It looks like a natural tooth and it is impossible to distinguish between them, as the implant matches the colour of your other teeth exactly. Implants do not decay and can last from 20 years to a lifetime. They are very strong and durable and can take a bigger load than natural teeth.
Veneers
Veneers are like shells for damaged or stained teeth. They are custom-made from ceramic or porcelain to fit your teeth and make them look longer, wider or whiter. They are very resistant to stains and discolouration. Veneers require minimal invasion and offer the ultimate solution for getting a perfectly aligned, white and natural looking smile.
Power (Plasma) Whitening
Is whitening safe? Yes, it is! It does not alter or change the structure of teeth. The latest technology has made it possible to get white teeth in 60 minutes! A smile is one of the key elements of our appearance, and with a choice between three whitening systems, you are sure to find the one that is best for you.
Cosmetic bonding
This is a procedure that is used to attach the composite fillings firmly in your teeth, or to fill any gaps between them, or to re-shape the teeth to your liking, or to repair the damaged ones. The whole procedure is minimally invasive and it is also completely reversible.
Crowns
Making of crowns usually takes a minimum of 5 to 10 days in the in-house laboratory, but with new equipment, they are able to do it in 1 to 2 days, in emergency situations. Crowns are recommended for restoring functionality of teeth that were damaged by decay. They are made of ceramic or composite materials and cover the top or even the whole tooth.
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