In this video we follow 6-year old Ziphezintle Mncwango on her first visit to a dentist. Complaining bitterly of toothache, Ziphezintle was diagnosed with rampant caries.
In other words, severe tooth decay. Dr Maphefo Thekiso extracted some of Ziphezintle's rotten teeth, adding that over-consumption of sugary beverages can elevate the incidence of tooth decay.