According to numerous publications, the degree of intellectual impairment amongst patients with Down syndrome varies greatly between mild to moderate impairment. It is therefore crucial that the techniques used to shape and modify the patient’s behaviour, is tailored to suit his/her intellectual deficit and that it remains age appropriate. It is understood that good communication [...]
What is your dental IQ? Follow the link below to test your dental knowledge: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQH2DBH Early loss of baby teeth can cause loss of space for the eruption of permanent teeth. Primary teeth are not only necessary for normal chewing, speech, and appearance, but they also serve as space maintainers for the permanent teeth. [...]
and with "here", we mean right here at Mathee Dental Studio, of course... What You Need to Know About CEREC Dental Crowns If one of your teeth is damaged, your favourite dentist at Mathee Dental Studio, Somerset West, may recommend a dental crown to address the situation. A crown is a small, tooth-shaped cap [...]
If you are a tobacco user, 31 May is the day selected by the World Health Organisation to recognise the harmful impact of tobacco. Learn more about the effects it has on oral health. […]
New dentures are always a big change for those who get them, especially if it’s the first time. Getting used to new dentures is no different. Since dentures replace your natural teeth, it’s only natural that they’ll take some getting used to before they feel natural and comfortable. The good news is that by knowing [...]
It’s common knowledge that our toothbrushes aren’t engineered to last forever. But this begs the question; when is it time to change your toothbrush? It can be hard to figure out, after all, we throw out expired food and replace beauty products – mainly because of the expiry dates being displayed on these products. [...]
It’s the holiday season and staying healthy isn’t normally part of our plans. All the delectable treats seem to appear everywhere you go, and with all of the gift-wrapping and card-writing, there’s not much time to devote to you and your family’s health. Lucky for you, we’re here to remind you that visiting the [...]
You may have missing or damaged teeth, which could leave you feeling insecure about your smile. The damaged teeth may result in you being constantly in pain. It is safe to say this may be the time to consider dental implants. Dental implants are a great option to replace missing or damaged teeth and can [...]
A healthy smile looks great on anyone and it’s not just about having white teeth. When you take care of your entire mouth including the gums, bone surrounding your teeth, salivary glands, and the soft tissue in your mouth this will contribute to a healthy smile. At Mathee Dental we love seeing our patients come [...]
We all crave sugar once in a while, it’s quite common. When you have a sweet tooth, you may have a strong desire to enjoy sugary treats. These sugar loaded foods have high calorie content and can lead to unhealthy weight gain; increased heart disease risk and diabetes. If you crave too much sugar here [...]
