Jan 15, 2022
by admin | Jan 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
In November 2019, a report by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) revealed that South African adults with diabetes soared to 4.5-million people- more than double the figure estimated in 2017. ...
Dec 15, 2021
by admin | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The holiday season is filled with indulgent and scrumptious treats, but these foods can wreak havoc on your teeth. It’s almost impossible to keep children away from every Christmas cookie and holiday candy....
Nov 2, 2021
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Everyone wants a gorgeous, white, bright and straight smile. Unfortunately, not all of us have one. Years of smoking and drinking red wine and coffee can leave stains on your teeth. Perhaps your teeth are...
Oct 15, 2021
by admin | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
At Smith and Van Lierop Dentistry, we take the utmost care to protect both our staff and patients. You can be rest assured that we will still strive to provide quality dental care whilst following the most...
Sep 7, 2021
by admin | Sep 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Modern dentistry has turned a once-dreaded restoration like dentures into a more comfortable and reliable solution for missing teeth. We create custom dentures to suit each patient. In this blog, we’ll...
Jul 30, 2021
by admin | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard of a facelift, neck lift, and even lip lift, but what about a gum lift? A gum lift is a relatively new dental procedure used to reduce a ‘gummy smile’ In this blog, we’ll...
Jun 16, 2021
by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Contrary to popular belief, orthodontics is not just for young children and teens. More and more adults are choosing to straighten their smiles with adult orthodontics treatments. So, it’s never too...
May 17, 2021
by admin | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many of us dread the very thought of getting a root canal treatment. When we think about the procedure, we think about pain, lots of pain. Luckily, at Smith and Van Lierop, we use special techniques to make...
Apr 15, 2021
by admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Implants – A dental implant is a long-term solution to replace a missing tooth. It consists of three parts- the titanium post or root replacement, the abutment, and the final restoration (this could be...
Mar 15, 2021
by admin | Mar 15, 2021 | Blog, General
Did you know that half of people aged 30 or older will have gum disease at some point in their lives? These numbers are alarmingly high, which is why it’s more important than ever for us to take care of our...
