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FREE DENTAL CARE FOR TEENS

04/02/2020

LET US TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF DENTAL CARE FOR YOUR TEENAGERS At Stafford dental centre, all teenagers from year 9 up until their 18th birthday can come in for free dentistry. This is covered by the Ministry of Health, and extends right up until your child’s 18th birthday. These services are all part of…

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

11/09/2019

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Dentist, Healthy smile, Oral health, sleep apnoea, Stafford dental centre, Timaru

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) In deep sleep, the muscles of the throat relax. This does not normally cause any problems with breathing. However, in OSA the muscles at the back of the throat become so relaxed during sleep that part of the airway is closed off. Breathing effort increases to maintain airflow through a constricted airway.…

Why do I need regular oral hygiene visits at the dentist?

12/06/2019

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bleeding gums, Caries, dental plaque, Dentist, Healthy smile, Oral health, Oral hygiene, Scale and clean, Stafford dental centre, Timaru

As a result of poor brushing technique and lack of oral hygiene, plaque and tartar build up on the surfaces of teeth. Plaque is a mass of bacteria mixed with partially broken down food that sticks to the surface of teeth. Tartar is hardened plaque, which is built up over an extended period of time.…

Wisdom teeth

06/06/2019

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Dentist, Oral health, Stafford dental centre, Timaru, Wisdom tooth

As we grow through young adulthood, so too do our wisdom teeth. While most develop uneventfully, occasionally they can cause grief. Our dentists can regularly monitor their progress until the age at which most problems occur, has passed. Regular monitoring also allows treatment before complications arise. These include pain, infection, possible crowding of the…

Dental trauma and what to do

17/05/2019

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broken tooth, Dental trauma, Dentist, Oral health, Stafford dental centre

Knocked out Teeth When accidents happen, teeth can sometimes be completely knocked out. Many teeth can be replaced after being knocked out and some will survive very well after this. The longer the tooth is out of the socket the poorer the chance it has surviving long term. Replace the tooth into its socket as…

What is tooth decay and what causes it?

14/05/2019

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Caries, Dentist, Healthy smile, Oral health, Stafford dental centre, Timaru

Tooth decay (caries) is the destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. The bacteria sticking to your teeth in plaque break down sugars and other carbohydrates that we eat, and produce acids. These acids dissolve the enamel and dentine…

Why your dentist may recommend a crown or cuspal coverage restoration

10/04/2019

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Why your dentist may recommend a crown or cuspal coverage restoration Whilst heavily filled teeth and teeth with cracks can be fine for years, they are more at risk of breaking. If they break below the gums, often there is nothing we can do but remove them. Crowns are an aesthetic solution used to restore…

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FREE DENTAL CARE FOR TEENS

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

Why do I need regular oral hygiene visits at the dentist?

Wisdom teeth

Dental trauma and what to do

What is tooth decay and what causes it?

Why your dentist may recommend a crown or cuspal coverage restoration

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