Dental Services

Unfortunately, accidents do occur, we are all human! When trauma involves your teeth, we will work together with ACC to achieve the best recovery possible. Registering an accident is super easy, just give us a call and we will arrange a consultation for you.

Find more information in the ACC dental treatment injury guide:

https://www.acc.co.nz/assets/im-injured/32690e7220/acc7672-dental-injury-guide.pdf

Some people clench or grind their teeth during the day or night. This can lead to sore teeth, jaws, headaches and TMJ joint pain.

Bite Splints or Night Guards worn at night often give some relief, and also help prevent tooth wear and breakages. They are custom made and comfortable to wear.

If this sounds like an issue that you may have, contact us to arrange a consultation.

Crowns are a full cover restoration used to replace or strengthen our natural tooth structure.

Crowns are most often indicated for teeth that are heavily restored, broken, very worn or non-vital.

Crowns are custom made and usually undetectable from a natural tooth!

Dental bridges are one option for replacing a missing tooth. A popular option with patients who do not want to wear a removeable denture and an implant may not be affordable.

Bridges are custom made for each individual case, aesthetically pleasing and generally more comfortable than a denture.

The process is very similar to a crown with the “missing tooth” attached to and supported by the adjacent teeth.

Full and partial dentures are ways to replace missing teeth.

A consultation is required to assess your personal needs and advise the best option to restore both functionality and appearance. There are a variety of denture types available, we will help you understand your options and make an informed decision.

To book in for a denture consult please contact us.

The onset of pain and swelling can happen suddenly. We routinely keep “emergency” appointments each day for unexpected and urgent situations.

If you require an urgent dental appointment, contact our reception at 8:30am as emergency spots are limited and released on a first come first served basis.

White, or “tooth coloured” fillings are the preferred method of restoration for both clinician and patient in most situations.

The colour is matched as closely as possible to your natural tooth for optimum aesthetics.

While this is the material of choice there are times that it is not appropriate, we will present options and recommendations where necessary.

This is our term for teeth scaling and polish, or “teeth cleaning”. Oral hygiene is about caring for your gums, tongue and other oral tissues as well as your teeth.

Healthy gums are the foundation for healthy teeth and great smiles. Every mouth is different, so your dentist will advise on the best hygiene regimen for you to obtain and maintain optimum oral health.

Hygiene treatment is usually required annually for most adults, but 3, 4 or 6 monthly visits are indicated for some people. Hygiene treatment involves removing the calculous that builds up over time and cannot be removed by toothbrushing.

To maintain good oral hygiene, you need to brush and floss daily and visit your friendly dentist regularly.

The dentist not only examines your teeth for signs of cavities or damage, they also look for other abnormalities such as gum disease and signs of oral cancers.

Annual visits are generally recommended although more, or less often may be advised for some people. Early intervention can help avoid large costly problems.

Teeth can discolour over time due to pigmentation from what we eat and drink, lifestyle factors, and also sometimes natural aging process. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth contact us for a consultation to see if tooth whitening is appropriate for you.

Most of us are keen to avoid having a tooth removed if possible but the reality is that sometimes it is unavoidable.

Our dentists have many years of combined experience, generally tooth removal is a quick and pain-free experience using local anaesthetic.