Did you know that free dental treatment is available for students starting year 9 until their 18th birthday, under the government funded scheme? We have a full-time Oral Health Specialist, Melanie Mitchell, who specialises in adolescent dental care and hygiene … Read More
If you or someone you know is looking at getting their teeth straightened FastBraces is a great option, with most cases taking 3 months to a year to achieve an acceptable result it is much faster than traditional orthodontic braces … Read More
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol (or polyol) that is used as an alternative to sugar. Xylitol is more commonly used than you think being found in honey, jam and chocolate as well as medications and oral care products. Xylitol also … Read More
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is an inexpensive and very effective foaming agent. Tests in the US indicate that it is safe for consumer use ( Bondi et al. 2015). The Australian government’s Department of Health and Ageing and its National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) have … Read More
Just landed! We are pleased to now stock Go Bamboo toothbrushes. This company, in Gisborne, was created as they were serious about keeping plastic off our coastlines, beaches and out of our oceans. When you’ve finished with your toothbrush you … Read More
Tobacco can damage the gum tissues causing inflammation and periodontal disease (gum disease). Use of tobacco, ecstasy, amphetamines, and methamphetamines can also lead to tooth loss by constricting the small capillaries in the gums, affecting how the bone attaches to … Read More
Hi my names Melanie Mitchell, I am a Oral Health Therapist working at Waiheke Dental Centre in Ostend. I am passionate about oral health education for all and believe that consistent preventative oral care can help you keep your teeth … Read More
Let’s not jump into any scary overwhelming research, instead let’s re-jog the memory; Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) begins as gingivitis which is the mildest form of periodontal disease. Gingivitis is often caused by poor oral hygiene and is most likely … Read More
The patient asks, “How much to pull this tooth out?” The dentist answers, “$300.” Surprised, the patient asks, “$300 for just a few minutes work?” The dentist replies, “Well, I can extract it very slowly if you’d like?” Dental … Read More
About a month ago we posted some information on what Myofunctional Research Co. technology is. We thought it might be nice for you to see what Myobraces look like, so here’s a couple of pictures of the pink and blue Myobraces, … Read More
