OptiSmile Advanced Dentistry and Implant Centre

15/10/2026

Three, two, three, five. If you have ever had numbers called out over your head in the dental chair, you have probably never been told what they mean. Dr Yudelman decodes them and explains which numbers matter and which can be reversed.

Listen to the full podcast - https://optismile.co.za/blog/what-do-gum-measurements-mean/

13/10/2026

A more confident smile and quieter nights 🦷

11/10/2026

Most people are not brushing badly, they are brushing blind. Dr Yudelman unpacks disclosing tablets, the inexpensive dye that makes hidden plaque visible so you can see exactly where you are missing, and explains why fresh and mature plaque show up in different colours.

Listen to the full podcast - https://optismile.co.za/blog/disclosing-tablets-see-the-plaque-youre-missing/

08/10/2026

If you have ever had a traditional dental impression, you will remember the tray, the putty, and the few long minutes of waiting for it to set. The iTero® intraoral scanner replaces all of that. It is a handheld scanner that captures detailed 3D images of your teeth, gums, and bite in real time, with no putty, no trays, and no gagging. You watch the scan appear on screen as we work, so you can see exactly what we see. The digital impression goes straight to our lab or into treatment planning software, which means faster turnaround for crowns, restorations, and Invisalign aligners, and a better fit when they arrive.

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29/09/2026

Some people floss every night and still get cavities between their teeth. The problem is usually not effort, it is the tool. Dr Yudelman explains why interdental brushes often outperform floss, what a Waterpik can and cannot do, and how cleaning between your teeth properly can save you thousands over a lifetime.

Listen to the full podcast - https://optismile.co.za/blog/floss-vs-interdental-brushes-what-actually-works/

23/09/2026

Your smile deserves the best care, and at OptiSmile, we make sure every visit is a memorable one. Book your appointment and experience gentle, expert care for yourself! ✨

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17/09/2026

Your smile shapes how people read you, and how you feel about yourself. Dr Yudelman explores the psychology behind it, from the halo effect and the research on hiring, to why covering your mouth when you laugh says more than you realise.

Listen to the full podcast - https://optismile.co.za/blog/how-your-smile-shapes-your-confidence-and-career/

14/09/2026

September is National Oral Health Month, which makes it the perfect time to book the checkup you have been putting off. A routine examination is about far more than looking for cavities. It is an opportunity to catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat, to screen for early signs of gum disease and oral cancer, and to make sure nothing is developing quietly out of sight. At OptiSmile, a new patient examination takes an hour and a half. We take photographs, a 3D scan, and x-rays, then sit down with you and go through everything together before discussing any treatment. No pressure, no assumptions, just a clear picture of where your oral health stands. If it has been a while, this is your reminder.

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10/09/2026

Most of us have been brushing our teeth wrong for years, and doing it wrong does more than leave plaque behind. It can wear away your enamel and your gums over time. Dr Yudelman walks through the technique the research actually backs, the mistakes that quietly cause damage, and the small changes that pay off for decades.

Listen to the full podcast - https://optismile.co.za/blog/the-brushing-masterclass-technique-timing-tools/