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Did 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...

Dental 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...

Dental Implants – Choosing between a Titanium Implant and All Ceramic Zirconia Implant.

Invisalign 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...

Tooth Replacement With Dental Implants

In the past, patients who had teeth extracted were left to chew with dentures. These were never comfortable or well fitting. Dental implants have revolutionized tooth replacement and at Caring 4 Smiles in Epsom, we are putting teeth into gaps and making our patients...

What causes bad breath

Bad breath is a date breaker, causes heartache and stops a potential long term relationship. Yet, everyday we come across people in our workplace and social circles who have terrible bad breath and seem to not know how adversely it affects their potential...

What does it cost to have dental implants

As we all grow older, we want to retain our chewing abilities and this raises the quality of our lives. Missing teeth reduces this ability and affects the way we smile, chew and speak. Dental implants are the most durable way to replace a missing tooth or build up a...

What is the Cost of White Fillings?

The phone at our Dental practice in Epsom rings incessantly every day and the usual question asked of our Practice Manager is “What is the Cost of White Fillings for Teeth?” This is a good question because everyone is entitled to have a fair idea of costs and we try...

Cost of Wisdom Tooth Removal in Auckland?

Searching for Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost NZ or Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cost in New Zealand? At Caring 4 Smiles, we offer patients the opportunity to have complex Oral Surgery done for a variety of dental issues. The usual telephone question asked of our front desk is...

Invisalign – Before & After.

Case 1 Invisalign creates beautiful Smiles without a doubt. In addition, there is the added benefit of enjoying a lifestyle while “under treatment”. Who would want to be attending a school ball with stainless steel train-tracks in the mouth? As an adult, meetings...