Dr Gustav Erlank

19/06/2025

15/05/2025

Don't Try This 🚫⚠️

Teeth are for eating, not for opening bottles.

Opening bottles with teeth exerts excessive force on the enamel and underlying dentin, leading to cracks, fractures, pulp damage, or even tooth avulsion.
This reckless habit can compromise occlusion, aesthetics, and may require costly treatments like crowns, RCT, or implants.
Protect your dentition—use proper tools, not your teeth.

04/05/2025

Studies suggest a connection between gum disease (periodontitis) and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Here's what the research indicates:

🦷 Bacterial Invasion: A type of bacteria commonly found in gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, has been detected in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. These bacteria may enter the bloodstream through inflamed gums and reach the brain.

🦷 Brain Inflammation: Once in the brain, these bacteria can trigger inflammation and contribute to the formation of amyloid plaques, which are characteristic features of Alzheimer's disease.

🦷 Cognitive Decline: Individuals with gum disease have been observed to experience faster cognitive decline compared to those with healthy gums.

Learn More: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12043021/

31/12/2024

Ek wil graag so op die laaste dag van 2024 elke liewe pasient, elke vriend, familie en personeellid dankie sê vir n mooi jaar. Ons dank die Here vir Sy seëninge en voorsienigheid. Deur Sy genade sien ons uit na ‘n mooi 2025, en ons bid vir almal ‘n mooi 2025 toe.

Ons sien uit na n nuwe jaar, met nuwe uitdagings en met ons oë gevestig op Hom in ons besluite en beplanning.

Voorspoedige 2025 vir u elkeen.

Groete
Erlanks en span.

20/02/2024

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📸 Charl van der Merwe