Dr R Herr & Dr N Rovithis

Dr R Herr & Dr N Rovithis Family Dentist practice in the heart of Benoni offering a range of services to cover all dental need requirements.

Did you know your oral health and heart health are deeply connected? ๐Ÿซ€๐ŸฆทAdvanced gum disease (periodontitis) doesn't just...
04/09/2026

Did you know your oral health and heart health are deeply connected? ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿฆท

Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) doesn't just stay in your mouth. Chronic inflammation allows harmful bacteria and inflammatory molecules to slip into your bloodstream, where they can contribute to blood vessel damage and cardiovascular complications.

Taking care of your smile is truly taking care of your whole body.
Don't skip the floss! โœจ
Don't skip the check ups!

Toothache playing up or need a quick check-up? Weโ€™re open today and here for you! Give us a call if you need us. ๐Ÿฆทโœจ     ...
29/08/2026

Toothache playing up or need a quick check-up?

Weโ€™re open today and here for you!

Give us a call if you need us. ๐Ÿฆทโœจ

๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜? ๐ŸฆทWhile it might be tempting to ignore a minor break, leavi...
21/08/2026

๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜? ๐Ÿฆท

While it might be tempting to ignore a minor break, leaving a broken tooth untreated can lead to bigger problems down the road.

Here is why you shouldn't put off your dental visit:

๐Ÿฆท ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: A deep fracture exposes the inner pulp to bacteria, potentially leading to painful abscesses, root canals, or even extractions.

๐Ÿฆท ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐——๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ: Everyday chewing can cause untreated cracks to spread deeper into the root, turning a simple fix into a lost tooth.

๐Ÿฆท ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜†: Broken areas trap food and plaque easily, making them a hotspot for stubborn tooth decay.

๐Ÿฆท ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป & ๐—œ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Sharp edges can scratch your tongue and cheeks, and exposed areas can trigger severe sensitivity to hot and cold foods.

Don't wait for a small crack to turn into a major dental emergency! If you have a chipped or broken tooth, let us help protect your smile.

๐Ÿ“ž Call us today if you need to book an appointment.

Happy Women's Day! ๐ŸŒทTo all our amazing patients and dedicated team members, we hope your day is as bright and wonderful ...
09/08/2026

Happy Women's Day! ๐ŸŒท

To all our amazing patients and dedicated team members, we hope your day is as bright and wonderful as your smiles.

Ever wonder why your mouth has so many different shapes of teeth? ๐ŸฆทโœจYour teeth arenโ€™t just for smilingโ€”they are speciali...
31/07/2026

Ever wonder why your mouth has so many different shapes of teeth? ๐Ÿฆทโœจ

Your teeth arenโ€™t just for smilingโ€”they are specialised tools working together to start the digestion process.

If you battle with any of them , or looking just to brighten that smile. Call us today to book your next checkup or cleaning with the team ๐Ÿ’™

Root canals are safe, effective, and routinely performed to rescue teeth from extraction.Have you been putting off a den...
17/07/2026

Root canals are safe, effective, and routinely performed to rescue teeth from extraction.

Have you been putting off a dental visit out of fear?
We promise thereโ€™s nothing to be afraid of!

Get in touch with us directly for more info.

Many parents think that because baby teeth are temporary, they donโ€™t need the same care as permanent ones.In reality, ba...
10/07/2026

Many parents think that because baby teeth are temporary, they donโ€™t need the same care as permanent ones.

In reality, baby teeth are essential placeholders! If they are lost too early due to decay or injury, the permanent teeth behind them can drift out of place, leading to crowding or the need for braces later on.

Beyond alignment, they are vital for:
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Speech development: Helping your little one learn to form words properly.
๐ŸŽ Nutrition: Allowing them to chew and enjoy a healthy, varied diet.

Donโ€™t wait for pain to book a visit. Letโ€™s keep those little smiles on track! ๐Ÿฆทโœจ

Get in touch to book an appointment.

It is easy to assume you just "brushed too hard" or that a little pink in the sink is fine. But in reality, bleeding is ...
03/07/2026

It is easy to assume you just "brushed too hard" or that a little pink in the sink is fine. But in reality, bleeding is your mouthโ€™s alarm system.

Here is whatโ€™s actually happening and how to fix it:

๐Ÿ”ตThe Cause: When plaque (that sticky film of bacteria) isnโ€™t fully removed, it hardens and irritates your gums. This causes mild inflammation called gingivitis.

โšช๏ธThe Fix: The temptation is to stop brushing or flossing where it hurts. Do the opposite! Gentle, consistent brushing with a soft-bristled brush and daily flossing will usually clear up the bacteria and stop the bleeding within 7 to 14 days.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐˜‚๐—ฝ? If your gums have been consistently bleeding for more than two weeks, it's time to skip the guesswork and to book an appointment.

Wishing all the amazing dads out there a wonderful and relaxing Father's Day!
21/06/2026

Wishing all the amazing dads out there a wonderful and relaxing Father's Day!

Address

195 Elston Avenue
Benoni
1501

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

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