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Wisdom 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...
The TRUE cost of Dental Tourism
So often I come across patients who have traveled to Thailand, India, China and other countries to have their dental work done. They have a 5-star holiday thrown in. I feel very sorry for them because most of the work fails within 5 years, and they need to re-do all...
Wisdom 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...
A 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...
Can 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...
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.
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...
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...
