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In addition to keeping your teeth and gums in optimal health, your dental hygienist also has a wealth of knowledge and advice to share. If you have been having any doubts about any health issues or you have been wanting to speak to someone about which products to use, it can be very useful to […]

As a parent, you may wonder what you can do to prevent tooth decay in children. The good news is that there is a lot that parents can do to help kids look after their teeth, from as early as one year or even younger. Often, good dental hygiene comes down to habit. When children

What is oral disease exactly, and how to you ensure that you and your family are not at risk? This term is used to describe teeth and surrounding dental tissue that is infected, inflamed and diseased. While teeth are ideally meant to last a lifetime, the majority of people will at some point or another

As we get further into the first month of 2018, dental care should be on everyone’s list of new year’s resolutions. Despite the importance of oral health, many people treat dentist visits as something to put off until they absolutely cannot avoid making an appointment. If you wait until you have a major cavity, broken

Holidays are finally in sight, but that does not mean you should stop thinking about dental care. Looking after your teeth on the go is every bit as looking after your teeth at home. In fact, you may need to try a little harder when travelling, as you will not have easy access to your

Child friendly dentistry has gone a long way in helping to create a calm, pleasant environment for your child’s first visit to the dentist. Many modern Dental practices in Durban and surrounds, such as Gateway Dental, have highly trained staff and carefully designed rooms that further take away the stress of early dental appointments. While

How bad is it really to skip tooth brushing before bedtime? In a nutshell, very bad. In fact, bedtime brushing is the worst routine to skip. Going to bed without brushing your teeth can end up causing far more harm than you may realise, to your teeth and gums and overall dental health. The main

The oral cavity is the gateway to the body and can tell a lot about your body’s overall health. It is not always obvious that your teeth and gums are not healthy, below are some signs and symptoms to look out for. Absence of pain, sensitivity or discomfort during function Brushing, flossing and chewing should

While we all know that you need to look after your teeth for a beautiful smile, fresh breath and healthy teeth, not everyone knows that dental health affects overall health. Dental problems have been linked to a number of health concerns, from gum disease to more serious chronic illnesses. Poor dental health can also be

Flossing is essentially the process of removing plaque and food deposits that accumulate between the teeth and under the gum line. These deposits cannot be easily reached by a toothbrush and tend to build-up if flossing is not done on a daily basis. Flossing is recommended as part of a holistic oral hygiene routine and