February 25, 2019

Once your child has their baby teeth, that can only mean one thing – it’s time to start going to the dentist! While many people have a dislike or fear of dentists stemming from unpleasant experiences, taking care of your teeth is an important habit to teach your children. There’s really no need to be […]

What It Is General anaesthesia (GA) is a controlled, reversible state of unconsciousness used to perform dental procedures on children who are extremely anxious, have special needs, or require extensive dental work. During GA, the child is fully asleep and unaware, which allows the dentist to complete a wide range of procedures in a single

A dental filling or restoration is a restorative material that’s used artificially to restore the morphology, integrity, and function of missing tooth structures. The structural loss of a tooth usually is as a result of external trauma or cavities. Dental fillings can be made using a variety of materials. They include: Dental Amalgam Amalgam is one of

Our training as dentists teaches us to save a teeth when possible. There are times when this is not possible, and this is when a tooth extraction is the best option. Wiggly Teeth provides tooth extraction services in Pretoria East. Q. When is a dental extraction necessary? Generally speaking, the best option is to save teeth with procedures

What It Is Restorative dentistry focuses on treating tooth decay or damage by restoring the tooth’s function, appearance, and integrity. Fillings are the most common restorative treatment and are used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay, wear, or trauma. These treatments are tailored to the specific needs of the tooth and the patient, such

What It Is A mouth guard is a protective dental appliance worn over the teeth to prevent injury or damage during physical activity or while sleeping. Mouth guards can be used for sports protection, nighttime teeth grinding, or TMJ management. They come in three main types: How It’s Used Cleaning and Storage: Why It’s Used

Even with regular brushing and flossing, plaque and calculus (also known as tartar) will build up on your teeth. A scale and polish is a professional clean carried out by a dentist or hygienist to remove this plaque and calculus. We use special instruments to clean the gum line around the front and back of your teeth and polish all

A bite plate is a removable dental appliance made from acrylic or a dual laminated material which is hard on the outside, and softer on the inside. It is used to protect the teeth and jaw joints from damage due to clenching and grinding (bruxism) unconsciously. The plate covers all the teeth.It is typically worn

You encourage your kids to brush and floss their teeth well every day – but do you know what else you can do to keep their little chompers strong and healthy? Here at Wiggly Teeth we see lots of children with cavities (in fact, tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world). But simply adding regular fluoride

X-rays are an important part of dental care treatments. They are diagnostic tools that help the dentist detect potential oral care problems in a patient’s mouth before it develops into a major problem. The energy from X-rays passes through soft tissue and is absorbed by the dense tissue. Teeth are very dense, this makes them absorb x-rays, while it passes