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Dentures vs. Dental Implants: Which is Right for You?
Oral Health

Dentures vs. Dental Implants: Which is Right for You?

Needing dentures or implants is a natural part of life for many people. It doesn't define you; it's about regaining your confidence and comfort.

The Dentists Team
3 Jul 2024
Rediscovering Your Smile with Dental Implants
Oral Health

Rediscovering Your Smile with Dental Implants

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to confidently bite into your favourite foods or flash a smile without a second thought? For many, dental implants have made this dream a reality, offering a modern solution to missing teeth that feels as natural as it looks.

Dr Mei Ting
3 Jul 2024
Tonys Unexpected Oral Health Journey
Oral Health

Tony’s Unexpected Oral Health Journey

Trusting your dentist is really important. It's not just about feeling included in the process, but also about feeling confident in their advice.

Dr Mei Ting
27 Mar 2024
The Link Between Acid Reflux and Dental Erosion
General Health and Wellbeing

The Link Between Acid Reflux and Dental Erosion

Have you ever experienced the discomfort of acid reflux? According to a recent article published by Doctors at Waitemata Edoscopy New Zealand - reflux is a common disease affecting up to 20% of the ov...
Dr Adam Durning
26 Mar 2024
Stop Snoring: Transform Your Relationship and Wellness
General Health and Wellbeing

Stop Snoring: Transform Your Relationship and Wellness

Snoring can go beyond being a nightly annoyance; it can significantly impact your sleep quality, relationships, and overall health and well-being.

Dr Arjuna Rajasingham
22 Feb 2024
Helen Shand | Smiling Without Hesitation
Smile Stories

Helen Shand | Smiling Without Hesitation

If we like the appearance of our teeth, we don’t spend too much time thinking about them. But when we don’t? It can negatively impact our wellbeing.

Dr Adam Durning
28 Feb 2024
Faye Bullock | Facing the Fear
Happiness For Life

Facing the Fear

The world of dentistry is more than just teeth and oral health. For us, we see dentistry as a partnership beyond the chair. It’s about confidently reclaiming moments that make life more meaningful, like we were able to with patient Faye.

Dr Adam Durning
14 May 2020
Smile Confidently: The Complete Clear Aligners Guide
Oral Health

Smile Confidently: The Complete Clear Aligners Guide

Discover the world of clear aligners, a discreet and comfortable solution to achieve your dream smile.

Dr Sharleen Lu
23 Jan 2024
Amalgam Fillings
Oral Health

Amalgam Fillings: To Replace or Not to Replace?

Confused about replacing amalgam fillings? Find out about important factors affecting your oral health, including concerns, advancements in dental materials, and the replacement process. Trust your dental professional to guide you towards an informed decision for a healthier, happier smile.

The Dentists Team
Take control over your oral health and hygiene | The Dentists Blog
Oral Health

Take control over your oral health and hygiene

We believe oral health is fundamental for lifelong well-being and in order to help you achieve this we aim to put you in control of your oral health.

The Dentists Team
Blog | Tayla Brunger | The perfect smile
Happiness For Life

Tayla Brunger | The perfect smile

Tayla is a teenager, not unlike so many others that we see. She has dreams, goals, and aspirations and in her case combined with challenging work, dedication and endless hours of study and training it has paid off. Tayla has recently completed her first year of University in America on a track running scholarship. Also, like many teenagers this pathway was not always smooth and easy, and she may now have a smile as bright as you can imagine, however this was not always the case.

Dr Adam Durning
16 Aug 2022
Working with you rather than working on you | The Dentists Blog
General Health and Wellbeing

Working with you rather than working on you

What your dentist should do if you have dental anxiety 

We all know it, that feeling we get when we need to go to the dentist. Perhaps you haven’t been in a while, or you know that you might need something a bit more than a regular clean.

Dr Sharleen Lu
1 Aug 2022
Dental Anxiety: Nobody loves going to the dentists | The Dentists Blog
General Health and Wellbeing

Dental Anxiety: Nobody loves going to the dentists 

Learn how to better prepare yourself for your visit to the dentist 

Dental fear is more common than you might think: up to 90% of patients we see show some degree of dental anxiety.  

Dr Sharleen Lu
1 Aug 2022
My child refuses the dentist!  | The Dentists Blog
General Health and Wellbeing

My child refuses the dentist!  

What can I do to help my child through their dental anxiety? 

They are often feeling unsure or scared, which is very natural. They are simply scared of the unknown, the noises and the unfamiliar and sterile environment.  

 

 

Dr Sharleen Lu
1 Aug 2022
Start the spread of smiles | The Dentists Blog
Happiness For Life

Start the spread of smiles

Imagine a world where smiling is the norm. No matter where you look, people are smiling and happy.

Dr Sharleen Lu
22 Feb 2022
Help! My teenager is refusing to smile! | The Dentists Blog
General Health and Wellbeing

Help! My teenager is refusing to smile!

I remember the first time a parent came to talk to me about their child not wanting to smile. She told me her 13-year-old had asked her to remove photos on Facebook “Because when I smile, I look ugly”, a statement no parent wants to hear

Dr Sharleen Lu
22 Feb 2022
“The Perfect Smile” is in the eye of the beholder, or is it? | The Dentists Blog
Happiness For Life

“The Perfect Smile” is in the eye of the beholder, or is it?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder is a popular saying, but is it right? Where does the perfect smile come from?

Dr Sharleen Lu
21 Feb 2022
The Power of a Smile | The Dentists Blog
Happiness For Life

The Power of a Smile

 Are you underestimating the power of your smile? Find out how to unleash the happiness superpower that's right under your nose.

Dr Sharleen Lu
4 Aug 2021
Everything you need to know about wisdom teeth removal
Oral Health

Your 101 Guide to wisdom teeth removal

Wisdom teeth can be painful. Here is your 101 guide to understanding dental jargon about wisdom teeth and what you can do about them!

The Dentists Team
26 Apr 2021
Two massive reasons to kill your sugar intake | The Dentists Blog
General Health and Wellbeing

Two massive reasons to kill your sugar intake

Sugar can lead to weight gain as well as teeth decay. Find out how you can take control of your weight and oral health at the same time!

How caring for your teeth can reduce risk of heart and lung disease | The Dentists Blog
General Health and Wellbeing

How caring for your teeth can reduce risk of heart & lung disease

Gums are living proof of the health of our teeth and oral system as a whole. They are are an excellent indicator of our oral health and an early warning system for the rest our body. 

Dr Adam Durning
12 Apr 2021
How to get kids to brush their teeth
Oral Health

How to get kids to brush their teeth

As a parent, it can be hard to get through the twice-daily tooth brushing ordeal. The ultimate goal for us is to just have our kids proactively look to do it, and do it well. Here are some tips!

Dr Adam Durning
5 Nov 2020
Fat soluble vitamins and their impact on your teeth
General Health and Wellbeing

Fat-soluble vitamins and your oral health

Ever heard of fat-soluble vitamins? We learn about the importance of calcium at  a young age,  but the importance of other fat-soluble vitamins A, D3, E, and K2 get overlooked. 

2 early health warnings your teeth are giving you | The Dentists Blog
General Health and Wellbeing

2 early health warnings your teeth are giving you

The state of affairs in your mouth can be an excellent early indicator for risk of heart disease and low immunity. Find out how your mouth can give you forewarning that you're at risk.

How oral health can make a lifetime impact
General Health and Wellbeing

How oral health can make a lifetime impact

In those few moments, as I looked at my son both of our lives were changed...

Dr Adam Durning
20 May 2020
6 Early signs your child is on track for braces, and how to avoid them.
Oral Health

6 Early signs your child is on track for braces, and how to avoid them.

As parents, we always want to do the right thing for our kids. We want them to be healthy and happy, but above all that, we want them to be themselves.

Dr Adam Durning
29 May 2020
5 Ways a Healthy Mouth Improves your Life | The Dentists Blog
Happiness For Life

5 Ways a Healthy Mouth Improves your Life

Good oral health improves our lives in so many ways… some big and some small… some yet to be discovered or fully understood.

Dr Adam Durning
14 May 2020

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