Unicorn Dental Hub

01/07/2026

A smile filled from all of us!

14/05/2026

Dear Obed,
Cheers to a blessed new age and all your dreams come true!

29/04/2026

Do not forget to come in for your dental cleaning every 6 months🥰
61 Pitts Avenue Sunnyridge, Germiston
🦷 011 8282612
🦷 011 8281620
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❤️ Dental lab on site
❤️ Accept most medical aids
❤️ Discounts to patients that are not on a medical aid for dentures and crowns
❤️ We have made 1000's of dentures in the last 23 years

Most people think bleeding gums are a minor issue.
But long-term research shows something much more serious.

In large studies following adults for over a decade, people with chronic gum disease had a significantly higher risk of early death—especially from heart-related conditions. This doesn’t mean gum disease directly causes death, but it strongly signals deeper systemic problems.

Gum disease is not just irritation—it’s a chronic infection. Bacteria and inflammatory signals from the gums can enter the bloodstream, affecting blood vessels, metabolism, and the immune system over time, creating a constant low-grade stress on the body.

Interestingly, this risk cannot be explained by inflammation alone. Multiple pathways are likely involved, including bacterial spread, immune imbalance, and vascular damage—suggesting the mouth plays a much bigger role in overall health than previously understood.

Early signs like bleeding gums, bad breath, gum recession, or loose teeth are often ignored—but they are not normal. They may be the first visible warning signs that something deeper is happening in the body.

📄 source:
DOI: 10.1186/s12916-023-03139-4

29/04/2026

🦷 TOOTHACHE? THINK BEFORE YOU DROP ANYTHING IN!

That painful cavity is more than just a hole… it’s a pathway to your tooth’s nerve.

⚠️ What Happens When You Put Substances Into a Cavity?

✔️ Medicated dental materials (by your dentist):

Kill harmful bacteria

Calm inflammation

Protect the tooth nerve

❌ Unverified home remedies or chemicals:

Travel through tiny channels straight to the nerve

Can worsen pain and cause permanent damage

May turn a simple problem into a serious one

🔬 What’s Really Going On?

Inside your tooth are tiny tubes (dentinal tubules) that connect directly to the nerve.
Anything you place in a cavity can reach deep inside—for better or worse.

🛠️ What Treatment May You Need?

🟢 Early stage: Filling (simple and quick)
🟡 Advanced pain/infection: Root canal treatment
🔴 Severe damage: Tooth removal (last option)

💡 KEY MESSAGE

Pain is a warning sign — not something to mask.
The wrong substance can cost you your tooth.

📍 Protect Your Smile Today!

Visit a qualified dental professional for safe and effective care.
We’re here to help you smile with confidence.

Unicorn Dental Hub:
Building your smile, one block at a time.

22/04/2026

Calibration of knowledge...

Toothbrushing could lower risk of pneumonia by 60%;

Improving oral care habits has been found to significantly reduce the likelihood of developing hospital-acquired pneumonia by a new study.

https://dentistry.co.uk/2026/04/21/toothbrushing-could-lower-risk-of-pneumonia-by-60/

22/04/2026

Sustainable Dentistry...

20/03/2026

Today marks a blend of great and beautiful celebrations that heightens the joy and happiness of life.

We remain committed to building:

Big Smiles For Beautiful Moments!