by Caring 4 Smiles | Jan 9, 2018 | Uncategorized |
A few days ago, as we were about to close, a 14-year-old boy came in with what looked like a tennis ball in his right cheek. He was not in too much pain, but was very conscious of a large swelling and so wore a hoodie to hide it. I suspected a dental abscess had gone...
by Caring 4 Smiles | Jan 8, 2018 | Uncategorized |
It is always the last straw that ‘breaks the camel’s back’, and with teeth, it is usually a piece of soft bread, a biscuit or a steak. Teeth have a natural groove pattern, but some are much deeper and sinister. Suddenly there is a ‘loud crack’ followed by extreme...
by Caring 4 Smiles | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Sigh! the 2017 elections are over, and Winston has finally selected his bride, so can we move on please. There is nothing more energizing when we meet a stranger than to be greeted with a beautiful Smile, one that extends ‘a warm welcome’ and says, ‘I live Life well’....
by Caring 4 Smiles | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Haven’t we all heard this one before… my dad and mum had bad teeth, so I will have bad teeth. They now wear dentures, so I am destined for false teeth. There is nothing further from the truth, but let me paint you a picture. All babies have mothers who have just been...
by Caring 4 Smiles | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized |
As our dental patients grow older, I am asked to replace more lost teeth with dental implants. At our Epsom practice in Auckland, we offer patients the choice of Titanium and Zirconia ( metal free dental implants ). It is absolutely necessary that a discussion be had...
