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What is air polishing? A gentler way to clean your teeth
Air polishing uses a fine jet of air, water and ultra-fine powder to remove plaque and surface stains without scraping. Find out how it works, who it suits and what to expect at your appointment.
National Oral Health Month: Why the Check-Up You Keep Postponing Matters
September is National Oral Health Month. Learn why routine dental check-ups catch problems early, what happens during a visit, and how oral health connects to the rest of your body.
Heart Awareness Month: The Number You Cannot Feel
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms at all, yet it is a leading driver of heart disease in South Africa. Here is what Heart Awareness Month means for you and why a simple reading matters.
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Fast food may be convenient, but researchers suggests that the price for that ease may be getting higher.
Studies show that women are not necessarily protected from mood disorders during pregnancy.
Dietary habits form the foundation for the causation, prevention, and treatment of most cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Physiotherapists are highly trained healthcare professionals, who provide treatment for patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
Dental articles
Bad breath is probably the biggest turn-off in any social setting. Factors that can cause bad breath are hunger, having braces or dentures.
Dental care plays an important role in your overall health and wellbeing. Oral health is connected to the health of your body as a whole.
Worldwide, 3 out of 5 children suffer from oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal disease are primary causes of disability and important predictors of increased health costs, serious complications and poor quality of health.
Hospital articles
A first look inside Intercare’s new physical rehabilitation hospital
Take a first look inside our new physical rehabilitation hospital and discover features designed to support patients on their journey back to everyday life.
Medical Aid Co-Payments and the Role of Day Hospitals
The growing challenge of healthcare affordability and the role of day hospitals can play in helping patients access clinically appropriate care at a lower overall cost.
Ophthalmology Eye Health: What Your Vision Changes May Mean
Learn about ophthalmology, eye health and common vision problems like blurry vision, cataracts and glaucoma, and when to see an eye specialist.
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