Late last year there was a lot of media attention surrounding the apparent link between dental x-rays and increase in meningiomas (brain tumours). This is the press release from the New Zealand Dental Association in response to the public...
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Do you have dentist phobia? How to know if you do
For many people, dentist appointments are a major source of anxiety. Dentophobia can take a major toll on a person's mental...
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Is it ever too late to save a tooth?
If a tooth is causing you significant pain, or may cause you pain down the road, your dentist may recommend extracting a tooth.
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I recently attended a smoking cessation practitioner training course and these were the eye opening things I learnt; – Tobacco smoking has become a significant global issue causing 5.4 million deaths per year, whilst smoking related...
Tooth decay — or dental caries — is an infectious disease process that causes damage to the structure of teeth. Cavities (holes) are the most notable consequences of dental caries. Left untreated, caries leads to pain, tooth loss — or, in...
Many patients ask ” What is the role of Dental Hygienists? And why do I need to see them? “ Having your “teeth cleaned” is a highly individualised process. Dental hygienists are educated and trained health care professionals who...
Your teeth were designed to last a lifetime, but sometimes they don’t! Replacing missing teeth is important to your general health and to the health of your other teeth. Not only do you lose chewing ability when a tooth is lost, but...
Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in water. The amount of fluoride in the water varies from area to area. What are the benefits of fluoride? Fluoride has been researched for over 50 years and water fluoridation has been proven to cut...