Getting braces is a big decision, and for many patients, the first thing they want to know is how much they will need to budget. The difficulty is that there is no single price for braces. Two people can need orthodontic treatment and receive very different quotes because their teeth do not need the same […]

You bite into something, feel something hard in your mouth and suddenly realise part of your tooth has disappeared. Or perhaps you notice a sharp edge with your tongue and eventually work out that an old filling has come loose. Losing a filling can be unsettling, but it does not automatically mean that you need […]

A tooth can chip or break in a surprisingly ordinary moment. You might bite into something hard, fall, take a knock during sport or simply notice that part of a tooth has broken while eating. Sometimes there is immediate pain. Other times, you only realise something is wrong when your tongue catches on a sharp […]

If you have been told that your wisdom tooth may need to be removed, one of the first things you are likely to ask is, “How much is it going to cost?” Unfortunately, there is no single price that applies to every wisdom tooth removal. Some wisdom teeth have erupted fully and can be removed […]

Wisdom teeth have a reputation for causing trouble, but having a wisdom tooth does not automatically mean that something is wrong. Some people have four wisdom teeth that come through normally and never cause significant problems. Others may have one tooth that only partially erupts, becomes trapped under the gum or does not have enough […]

If you have been told that you need a tooth removed, one of the first questions you are likely to have is, “How much is this going to cost?” The answer is not always as simple as looking up one fixed price. Tooth extractions can range from relatively straightforward procedures to more involved treatments that […]

When a tooth becomes badly damaged, infected or painful, patients are often faced with a difficult question: should the tooth be saved with a root canal, or would it be better to remove it? It is understandable to want a simple answer. Root canal treatment has a reputation for being complicated, while extraction can sound […]

A toothache can be difficult to ignore, but it can also be surprisingly easy to put off. Maybe the pain only appears when you drink something cold. Perhaps one tooth feels uncomfortable when you bite down, but otherwise seems fine. Or you may have a dull, throbbing ache that comes and goes throughout the day. […]

If you have medical aid, it is easy to assume that visiting a dentist means your scheme will automatically pay for the treatment. In reality, dental cover in South Africa can be a little more complicated. Your medical aid may contribute towards certain dental services, but what is covered can depend on your specific medical […]

Dental treatment is one of those expenses that can be difficult to budget for when you do not know what you actually need. You might search for the cost of a dentist in Pretoria expecting to find one simple price, only to discover that dental fees can vary depending on the treatment involved. A dental […]