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What is a Cracked Tooth?
Ever so often, a patient has a 'sensitive tooth', that seems perfectly normal, but may have a small existing amalgam filling within it. When a high definition photo of the tooth is shown, they usually point to an adjacent tooth that 'looks worse'. When the...
read moreWisdom teeth extraction – The why, the how and most of all – How much ?
As we humans evolve, our eating habits have changed from a rough and chewy diet to a softer and more processed meal and this lack of stimulation to the jaws, reduces their forward development. Wisdom teeth have no place to push through and there is the consequent...
read moreThe TRUE cost of Dental Tourism
Every so often, I turn on the radio to hear a few hours of “Dentist bashing”. I have heard callers call NZ dentists “greedy”, “a rip off”, and many more unflattering terms. Most boast of travelling to Thailand, India, China and other countries to have their dental...
read moreWisdom teeth – when is it a ‘good time’ to have them checked ?
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...
read moreA Cracked tooth – what’s that ?
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...
read moreCan the 2017 NZ Election Affect Dental Costs?
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...
read moreDid I Inherit Bad Teeth from my Parents?
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...
read moreDental Implants – Choosing between a Titanium Implant and All Ceramic Zirconia Implant.
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...
read moreDental Implants – Choosing between a Titanium Implant and All Ceramic Zirconia Implant.
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...
read moreInvisalign braces – a clear alternative
Invisalign braces are a modern approach to the old "train-tracks" style braces. These clear, hardly visible braces can perform the task of creating a perfect smile without the inconvenience of ulcers and ugly steel braces that require constant cleaning. Invisalign are...
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