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Read practical guidance on oral health, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, children's dental care, and treatment planning before your next appointment.
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Cosmetic DentistryHealthy teeth are not always bright white. Learn how natural shade, surface stain and existing dental work affect a professional whitening discussion.
OrthodonticsA fixed retainer needs careful cleaning around the wire, bonding pads and gumline. Learn which tools to discuss and which changes need a dental review.
OrthodonticsIf a retainer feels tight after missed wear, learn why fit matters, when to contact the clinician and why force or heat can make the problem worse.
OrthodonticsA loose fixed retainer can stop holding teeth as intended. Learn what to report, why home repairs are risky and how to protect the area while seeking advice.
OrthodonticsKeep clear aligners clean with material-appropriate care. Learn why heat, abrasive products and improvised disinfectants can create problems.
OrthodonticsUnderstand why drink temperature, sugar, acidity and staining matter with clear aligners, and how to organise drinks around your prescribed wear schedule.
OrthodonticsChalky areas around braces may indicate enamel mineral loss. Learn why plaque and drink frequency matter and why whitening should not be the first response.
OrthodonticsBuild a practical cleaning routine for fixed braces, including brackets, the gumline and spaces between teeth, with tools matched to your appliance.
OrthodonticsPlan balanced, manageable meals after braces fitting. Learn how texture, portion size and cleaning matter more than living on sugary soft foods.
OrthodonticsA loose bracket or irritating wire needs advice from your treating team. Learn what to report, how to reduce rubbing and which symptoms need urgent help.
OrthodonticsConsidering braces as an adult? Learn what the first assessment checks, how existing dental work affects planning and which questions to bring.
Restorative DentistryUnderstand why dentures are usually removed overnight, how material affects cleaning and storage, and when individual instructions take priority.
Restorative DentistryLearn why cleaning beneath a dental bridge matters, which tools a dentist may demonstrate and when food trapping needs a fit or gum assessment.
Restorative DentistryA moving denture needs its fit, bite and condition checked. Learn how adjustment, relining and replacement address different causes of looseness.
Dental CarePrepare for wisdom tooth removal with a practical checklist covering food, medicines, transport, work and aftercare contacts tailored to your treatment plan.
Dental CareWisdom tooth removal is not automatic. Learn which findings can support monitoring, what may justify treatment and what a review plan should include.
Dental CarePolokwane CBD opens at Shop 04, Metropolitan Building, 51 Market Street on 1 October 2026. Before then, CBD patients should attend Farmyard / Bendor.
Dental CareA simple symptom record can help your dentist assess intermittent tooth pain. Learn which triggers, timing and changes are useful without delaying care.
Dental CarePersistent dry mouth can affect comfort and cavity risk. Learn what to tell your dentist, which habits to review and why medicine changes need your prescriber.
Dental CareDr. Kholofelo Machaba-Selatole has won the Oral Health Excellence Award at the 3rd Annual Limpopo Medical Awards 2026—a proud milestone for Smile On Dental and the communities we serve.
Children's Dental CareA new adult tooth behind a baby tooth can worry parents. Learn what to observe, when to book and why pulling the tooth at home is not the answer.
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