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What to expect when you see your Hygienist

Posted by Saleha Ali-Sahib
20 Nov 2023

A dental hygienist is a professional actively involved with the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, most commonly known as gum disease. They work alongside the dentist to support the...

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Why should I have a crown fitted after having a root canal treatment

Posted by Dr Katherine Fowler
05 Jul 2023

After multiple appointments and some expense, you’re out of pain and have successfully completed root canal treatment. So, what’s the next step? Prior to commencing root canal therapy (RCT) your...

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Dental X-rays: Are they bad for you?

Posted by Saleha Ali-Sahib
23 Jun 2023

Dental x-rays are an important tool to assess the health of your teeth, gums and bones. They aid in diagnosing diseases such as decay, infection/abscess, advanced gum disease (periodontitis), tumors,...

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The effects of vaping on your oral health

Posted by Cerys & Saleha
11 May 2023

The effects of vaping on your oral health What is vaping: According to Smokefree NZ, vaping refers to the use of an electronic device that heats a liquid turning it into an aerosol...

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What oral hygiene products should I be using?

Posted by Saleha Ali-Sahib
27 Apr 2023

WHAT ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCT SHOULD I USE? Have you ever been confused about what oral care product to use because there are just so many? Dentistry has advanced rapidly over the...

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Oral Health during Pregnancy

Posted by Anjalyn Kumar
08 Mar 2023

Pregnancy causes hormonal changes, increasing your risk for developing oral health problems like gingivitis and periodontitis or even pregnancy complications. Learn more about how to maintain the health of you and your unborn baby....

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How can you prevent tooth decay?

Posted by Anjalyn Kumar
08 Feb 2023

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is a common oral health condition that affects people of all ages. It is caused by the build-up of plaque and acid on the surface of the teeth, which erodes the enamel and creates holes or cavities in the teeth. ...

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Oral Cancer

Posted by Saleha Ali-Sahib
05 Sep 2022

Oral cancer involves cancer of the lips, tongue, inner cheeks, roof of the mouth, gums and floor of the mouth. It accounts for approximately 2% of all cancers diagnosed in New Zealand wherein, about 250 people are diagnosed each year and most are treated ...

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Diabetes and oral health: A bi-directional relationship

Posted by Saleha Ali-Sahib
02 Sep 2022

Diabetes and oral health share a bi-directional relationship which means that having diabetes makes a person more prone to developing many different types of oral conditions and, if you already have these oral conditions then that affects your sugar lev...

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THE BENEFITS OF USING A CUSTOM-MADE SPORTS MOUTHGUARD

Posted by Kylee Smith
19 May 2022

Many people are joining sports teams and gearing up for another year of hockey, rugby and other sports. If you play high-impact sports like these regularly, it’s really important to...

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