Do you have missing tooth or teeth? Have you ever considered dental implants? Do you have one or more missing teeth? Would you like to restore your ability to smile, speak and eat with comfort and confidence? Then Pure NZ Dental Implant Dentistry may be your answer. Questions: Are you: – hiding your smile because […]
Otago dental alumni have new bragging rights, thanks to a recent report ranking the Faculty of Dentistry among the best in the world. The Otago dentistry program is ranked eighth worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015, beating some of world’s most prestigious institutions, including American Ivy league heavyweights Harvard and […]
What is decay? Tooth decay is a common problem when acids, created by bacteria, in your mouth dissolves the outer layer of your teeth. Tooth decay may not cause any symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage. Do I have tooth decay? Tooth decay may not cause any symptoms until it has reached an […]
TIPS TO EASE DENTAL FEAR If you’re anxious about seeing a dentist, here are our tips to ease the fear: Find an understanding dentist. Ask friends and family if they can recommend one or look for someone who advertises themselves as an expert with anxious patients. Once you’ve found someone you think may be suitable, […]
It’s not uncommon to hear our patients saying they are afraid of injection and needles. Here at Pure NZ Dental, we treat our patients like our family and we understand your fear and your anxiety. We use numbing gel to make sure you feel comfortable and at ease. Numbing Gel (Topical Anaesthesia) Topical Anesthesia (or […]
As dentists, we are commonly asked why we need to take dental x-rays. For most of our patients, it’s not the cost that concerns them, but the safety. We have answered some of our most FAQs when it comes to dental x-rays. WHY DO I NEED TO HAVE DENTAL X-RAYS? Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, […]
A regular teeth-cleaning routine and dental check-ups are essential for good dental health. Follow these tips and you can help keep your kids’ teeth decay-free: TOOTHPASTE TIPS Start brushing your baby’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first milk tooth breaks through (usually at around six months, but it can be earlier or […]
Here’s what you’re using every day that’s inside this essential oral care item. In the olden days people though “tooth worms” caused cavities. They had a lot of other misconceptions about oral care in general too! Fortunately now we have a lot more information about what goes on inside our mouths. We know that cavities […]
Get to know your dentist beyond the clinic! How well do you know your dentists? What are some of the burning questions you’d like to ask them? Over the Christmas and New Year holidays we’ve peppered your favourite dentists with lots of questions, and here are some of the most memorable that really interested us […]
Pure NZ Dental Dr Justin’s Guide to Healthy, Happy Teeth this Chinese New Year Chinese New year is once again round the corner! This means a great time of meeting old and new family, catch up on what’s been happening throughout the year, and of course, lots of food! While this is awesome news to […]
