Dentist Montana Park Pretoria

Dentist Montana Park Pretoria General Dentist in private practice since 1995. Joined by partner Dentist Dr Vanya Dreyer.
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Child friendly Dentist with latest computer technology equipment and special interests in implant placements, implants, crowns, bridges, aesthetic smiles, root canal treatments, dentures and elderly care. Child friendly Dentists with latest computer technology equipment and special interests in implants, crowns, bridges, root canal treatments, dentures, orthodontics.

28/05/2026
Most dentistry is focused on saving teeth.But the real mission is saving the patient’s future.Every extraction, every re...
24/05/2026

Most dentistry is focused on saving teeth.
But the real mission is saving the patient’s future.

Every extraction, every restoration, every occlusal decision shapes what the oral environment will become 10, 20, or 30 years later.

A true clinician does not simply treat what is visible today.
We must think beyond the present moment — beyond pain, beyond a single prosthesis, beyond temporary success.

Even when teeth are eventually lost, the goal should be to preserve the alveolar ridge, protect function, and maintain the foundation for future prosthetic rehabilitation.

Because one day, that patient may rely entirely on a denture.
And at that moment, the quality of the ridge we preserved will determine everything.

Dentistry is not just about replacing missing teeth.
It is about preventing the collapse of the entire oral system.

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A tooth can appear completely healthy while decay quietly spreads between teeth.

These hidden cavities often develop in tight contact areas where brushing cannot clean effectively, allowing bacteria and plaque to slowly damage the tooth underneath the surface.

Common warning signs can include:
• Food getting stuck repeatedly
• Bad odor between teeth
• Sensitivity to sweets or cold
• A dark shadow between teeth or near the gumline

Many cavities between teeth are only discovered on dental X-rays after significant damage has already occurred.

Daily flossing helps remove plaque from surfaces brushing misses. Detecting cavities early can help prevent larger fillings, root canal treatment, fractures, and even tooth loss later on.

Not all cavities are visible until the damage becomes serious.

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Using your teeth to open bottles or tear objects can permanently damage them.

Dentists regularly see patients with fractured enamel, broken fillings, cracked crowns, and even split teeth caused by using teeth as tools. The pressure created when biting metal caps or hard objects is far beyond what teeth were biologically designed to handle.

What makes cracked teeth dangerous is that many fractures start small and painless. But over time, those microscopic cracks can spread deeper into the tooth with every bite and every temperature change.

Once the crack reaches the dentin or nerve, symptoms may begin:
• Sharp pain while chewing
• Sensitivity to cold or heat
• Sudden pain when releasing pressure
• Swelling or infection around the tooth

In severe cases, the tooth can no longer be saved and may require extraction.

Unlike bone, enamel cannot regenerate or heal itself. Damage is permanent.

What seems like a harmless habit can eventually lead to:
• Crowns
• Root canal treatment
• Dental implants
• Tooth loss

Teeth are incredibly strong for chewing food — but they are not tools.

Missing teeth can be replaced by implants
21/04/2026

Missing teeth can be replaced by implants

15/04/2026

Implants and Wisdom teeth done now locally.
Dr J Kriek Est. 1995
29 Bianca Crescent Montana Park
0125482332

Dental Implants. When the options are limited to replace missing teeth.Dr J Kriek(060) 634-1752
12/04/2026

Dental Implants.

When the options are limited to replace missing teeth.

Dr J Kriek

(060) 634-1752

Address

29 Bianca Crescent
Pretoria
0182

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

Telephone

+27125482332

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