Aug 15, 2022
by admin | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, General
What is a root canal? Root canal therapy or endodontic treatment is a procedure used to save a tooth that is severely decayed or infected. The procedure involves removing damaged tissue inside the tooth,...
Jul 19, 2022
by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Your Invisalign Aligner might be replaced every few weeks, but it still needs to be properly cleaned. Just rinsing your Invisalign is not enough to eliminate all the bacteria accumulated throughout the day....
Jun 15, 2022
by admin | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Establishing regular hygiene habits from a young age is key to prolonging oral health into adulthood and eventually old age. However, many parents will know the difficulty of getting the kids to brush or...
May 16, 2022
by admin | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
When many think of their oral health, the first thing that comes to mind is their teeth. However, your gums have just as much of a role to play and require regular checks and hygiene. If you’re not actively...
Apr 19, 2022
by admin | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Oral care is something that not only impacts our health but our livelihood. Yet, it can be challenging to determine the best care when so many treatment options are available. Knowing the best restoration...
Mar 7, 2022
by admin | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
When looking after your oral health, you consider yourself the perfect patient. You do everything that you are supposed to do. You brush twice a day, floss regularly and stick to your dental checkups, but...
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...
