http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town World-class, specialised dental care Wed, 19 May 2010 15:08:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   STRAIGHTEN YOUR TEETH THE CLEAR WAY – NO WIRES OR BRACES   Every day more and more people are straightening their teeth to enhance their smiles. Beautiful white, straight and healthy teeth show well-being and attractiveness and is a desire of each person. A beautiful smile and healthy teeth make you ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/invisible-braces/   CONSCIOUS SEDATION – TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF DENTISTRY Finally , there is an option for patients who may be fearful or anxious about dentistry or simply do not have time for multiple appointments. If you are one of the millions of people who experience uncomfortable levels  of anxiety with a ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/conscious-sedation/   UPLIFT YOUR SMILE WITH A LASER GUMLIFT   In this busy socially adapted world we live in, it’s more and more a reality that people judge each other by their appearance. We only get one chance to make a good first impression. Are you embarrassed that too much gum is showing ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/gumlift/   TAKING FEAR AND INJECTION PAIN AWAY WITH DENTAL WIZARDRY    The WAND™ is a revolutionary  and exciting alternative to the traditional local anesthetic injection system, that will help you conquer anxiety, fear and pain. It doesn't look like a syringe, it doesn't hurt like a syringe, and it works better than a ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/the-wand%e2%84%a2/   JOURNEY TO ANOTHER DIMENTION BEYOND THE X-RAY   Mouth pain while eating or drinking affects millions of South Africans everyday. Sometimes, a simple X-ray or oral examination can uncover the source of that pain. But for others, the pain continues as dentists come up empty on answers. When an X-ray is ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/dental-scan/   WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A DENTAL CONDOM?   Needs for isolation of the oral working area are rather obvious. A tooth bathed in saliva and water, a tongue that insists on obstructing vision, and a patient that is gagging due to suction appliances and instruments in the mouth, are but a ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/what-in-the-world-is-a-dental-condom/   DON'T MISS LIFE BECAUSE OF MISSING TEETH!!   Without teeth, one's facial appearance and chewing ability is significantly affected as well as loss of confidence to smile.  Loss of teeth affects a persons choice of food, enjoyment of meals and diet, and thus have a direct impact on a persons well-being ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/dont-miss-life-because-of-missing-teeth/   HEADACHES AND THE TMJ FACTOR Stress can induce muscle spasms and jaw misalignment problems thereby starting a vicious cycle of tooth grinding (bruxing) and clenching, ultimately leading to muscle tension, imbalance and strain on the chewing and postural muscles with subsequent headaches and/or migraines. This complex of problems are usually referred ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/headaches-and-the-tmj-factor/   THE LINK BETWEEN STRESS AND HEALTH   Stress can be defined as the way you feel when you're under too much pressure.  All sorts of situations can cause stress. The most common involve work, money matters and relationships with partners, children, family members or work partners. Stress may be caused either by major ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/the-link-between-stress-and-health/   HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEYOND THE SMILE   Healthy teeth and gums are more than just an aesthetic or hygiene issue, it's a quality of life issue.  Aesthetics are only part of the story when it comes to the importance of oral health and well-being. Healthy teeth, pink gums, and fresh breath―surefire signs of ... http://dentistsouthafrica.com/Cape-Town/2009/03/03/healthy-lifestyle-beyond-the-smile/