Molar teeth or ‘chewing teeth’ have numerous pits and fissures on their biting surface which allows your upper and lower teeth to interlock and chew food. In these grooves, however, food and bacteria become embedded and remain there for long periods of time. While brushing and flossing removes plaque and particles from smooth surfaces, these
As one of the few children’s dentists in Durban, we like to do things a little differently. From the time a young patient walks in we try and make them feel as welcome and comfortable as possible. The timing of the first dental visit is important therefore as a pediatric dentist in Durban we suggest that children should
It is essential that daily brushing becomes a lifetime habit from a very young age. As parents, until children can adequately brush on their own, you have to take care of your child’s daily oral hygiene and gradually teach them how to brush. It is recommended that a baby’s mouth should be cleaned from the
Many parents still believe that primary teeth or ‘milk teeth’ are not important because they fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth. This belief, however, couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only do primary teeth help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also assist in establishing a path that the permanent teeth