De Necker Blog
Thumb sucking – It’s healthy but can effect the teeth and jaw
Sucking is a healthy, normal and natural habit for infants. Most babies find comfort from sucking a thumb, finger or a pacifier. However if thumb sucking persists after primary teeth have erupted, it can change the growth patterns of the jaw, and cause significant...
Dentistry and fear, for all those feeling like running to the door
Let's start from the beginning every behaviour has a start. Fear / Scared / Angry / Anxious / Uncomfortable is a common emotions induced by perceived danger or threat, which causes physiological changes and ultimately behavioural changes, such as fleeing, hiding, or...
Dr. Thys Pienaar writing final
"Laser Dentistry. As I am writing my final work. My thoughts can’t help to drift back to the exiting time we as a class had in Aachen. I was very lucky to finished my last modules in Aachen at AALZ, I truly learn so much about Lasers and the amazing powers of...
Achieving dental excellence through laser therapy
De Necker Dentistry’s team of dentists look at both the functional and aesthetic aspect of dentistry as they have a holistic approach to ensuring that patients get the best possible dental treatment. De Necker Dentistry believes that laser therapy is the future of...
De Necker Dentistry offers new advanced oral hygiene treatment
Regular visits to your dentist and oral hygienist ensure healthy teeth and gums, essential in helping to keep your overall health in tip top shape. EMS Dental - International Guided Biofilm Therapy offers a gentle, yet effective, high pressure airflow treatment, that...
This is how much South Africans are paying to bleach their teeth
South Africans are spending up to R5,500 to bleach their teeth in an attempt to get the perfect Hollywood smile. The cosmetic procedure entails using chemicals. This includes hydrogen peroxide to remove stains and discolourations on the enamel from...
Ontbytsake recently interviewed De Necker Dentistry
Ontbytsake recently interviewed De Necker Dentistry where all our dentists spoke about their specific field e.g. Dr. Aniel Hefer discussed the benefits of orthodontic treatments, Dr. Thys Pienaar addressed the mastership in laser dentistry and De Necker...
Mastership in Laser Dentistry
Dr Thys Pienaar from De Necker Dentistry in Melville, Johannesburg is completing his Mastership in Laser Dentistry this year. Dr Thys Pienaar uses the WaterLase iPlus All-Tissue Laser which is a minimally invasive dental laser with expanded and...
Welcome to Dr Ruan Visagie
Dr Ruan Visagie recently joined the De Necker Dentistry dental practice in Century City. Dr Visagie focuses on all aspects of general dentistry including orthodontic appliances, smile make overs and digital dentistry. He has a...
Welcome to Dr Jason Wilson
We are very pleased to announce that Dr Jason Wilson has just joined our De Necker Dentistry practice in George. Dr Wilson has extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry and we are confident that his warm personality will allow you to...