dental

  1. Y

    Dental floss no longer available in SA? (floss - NOT 'tape')

    Does anyone know of dental FLOSS available in SA? We used to get Colgate Total mint waxed dental floss, but see that it is now no longer the cotton thread / string type anymore. It is now more of a dental tape - i.e. it's wider, and not just a thread. This is problematic, especially for those...
  3. T

    Jaw realignment surgery

    Hi all. I need to go for jaw realignment surgery in the next few months and I was wondering the following 1) How much does it cost if I don't use medical aid (ranges will be great). 2) Does medical aid pay for the procedure (provided the orthodontist provides valid reasoning as to why it is...
  4. Jp Van Eeden

    Information needed on a dental procedure.

    Hi there. I need to have a rather large procedure done & so cash can be Abit difficult. I want to get all my teeth pulled out & get dentures put in & I'd love to know roughly how much that's gonna set me back. I've managed to save R20000 towards the procedure but something is eating at me...
  5. Polar79

    Medical aid advice, how to make the most of it... Discovery Coastal with Gap?

    My employer is signing us up as a group to Discovery. Company contribution would be R975. So I've been lucky enough to make it to 35 without any medical aid. I live alone with no dependants. Fairly healthy, I have not required medical attention in over 5 years. Downside is I have no Idea of...
  6. N

    Cheap dental care

    I have some what of a problem at the moment as I am having some troubles with my wisdom teeth and I don't have medical aid and need to go see a dentist, but I don't have the money because I am paying for my studies which is already costing me a lot. So I would like to know if anybody has any...
  7. P

    Dental records from previous dentist to new dentist

    Have any of you ever gotten your records from your previous dentist sent to the new one where you have relocated to a new city? Is it possible - I don't really want to have to pay again for a scan when I've done it already.
  8. X

    Need a dental implant - maxillofacial surgeon or periodontist? Incl doc's name please

    I need a recommendation please - having a tooth out tomorrow and I need an implant done (& a crown) when the jaw has healed. I'm not sure which speciality handles it better? Also need the name of a doc please. I'm on the East Rand but will travel to Jhb, Pta etc to see a highly recommended...
  9. B

    Cost of Invisalign & Lingual Braces- PLEASE ASSIST

    Has anyone had any first hand experience with Invisalign and/or the so-called "lingual" braces (the ones which are fitted on the inside of teeth and are invisible? I need more information about the costs of each product. I know they say you should check with the specialist as each case is...
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