Dr Sarusha Padayachee General Dentist

12/12/2025

Closing times- Please take note Dr Padayachee will be closed from 20th December 2025 and Reopen on 5th January 2026. We thank you for all the support during the year and wish you a peaceful festive season.

18/11/2025

Consequences of tooth loss.
Replacing missing teeth is important for restoring function, preventing long-term damage, and improving confidence. Without a replacement, remaining teeth can shift, leading to misalignment, jaw strain, and TMJ issues. Chewing and speaking can become difficult, and a lack of stimulation can cause jawbone loss. A missing tooth also impacts facial structure, speech, and self-esteem.

15/11/2025

Why a Toothache Can Feel Almost Unbearable

There’s a simple anatomical reason for it: every tooth is a living structure.
At the center lies the dental pulp, containing nerves and blood vessels, all enclosed beneath hard layers of dentin and enamel. When decay, a crack, or an infection reaches that inner core, the nerve gets trapped inside a rigid space with zero room to expand.
As inflammation builds, the pressure inside the tooth rises and squeezes the nerve fibers, triggering sharp, persistent pain that can radiate into the jaw, ear, or even the head.
This is why regular painkillers often fail to provide full relief — the source of the problem isn’t on the surface, it’s deep inside the tooth.
And it’s not only cavities that can set this off. A dental abscess, nerve exposure from wear, or inflammation in the tissues around the root can lead to the same severe pain response.
The mouth has limited ways to signal trouble, and pain is its most direct warning.
That’s why a toothache should never be ignored. The more treatment is delayed, the deeper an infection can spread, even allowing bacteria to enter the bloodstream in some cases.
So the next time a tooth starts hurting, don’t rely on painkillers to mask it.
Your body is sending a message... and your teeth need attention before the situation worsens.

15/11/2025

12/08/2025

Blessed with the most wonderful pateints-

13/06/2025

Happy Fathers Day weekend to all our wonderful dads.

11/06/2025

A NEW Reason to Smile
Richards Bay Medical Institute Day Hospital is proud to open its doors to the Dentistry Discipline, bringing quality dental care to our community in association with.
Dr Sarusha Padayachee .

11/06/2025

First Dental case under general anaesthetic at Richards Bay medical institute (RBMI). Thanks to our wonderful team and thanks to the efficient theatre staff at RBMI.

04/06/2025

Don’t miss out on our winter promo - Get your annual Cleaning done at this phenomenal price . T&Cs apply.

09/05/2025

A very Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all our special mums. We ❤️ you.