Gental Dental Blogs
Brush up on your oral health with tips, advice and the best techniques for looking after your teeth and gums.
17-08-2023
New Lower Hutt Location | 32 Gems is Now Gentle Dental
We’re excited to announce that 32 Gems Dental Care is now a part of Gentle Dental. We’re the same team ...
17-08-2023
Dental Crowns | Procedure Length Simplified
The length of time a dental crown takes will depend on whether your dentist is giving you a same-day crown ...
14-08-2023
Tooth Abscess | Best Treatment and Pain Relief
If you are experiencing tooth pain, gum swelling or sensitivity around your mouth, it could be a sign of a ...
26-07-2023
Root Canal or Tooth Extraction? Empower your Dental Choice
Root canals and tooth extractions are two very different procedures, each with their own pros and cons. Here’s what you ...
24-07-2023
Dry Socket: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
After a tooth extraction, it can take about two weeks for your mouth to fully heal. While most people will ...
18-07-2023
Amalgam removal: Should you remove your silver filings?
Amalgam was once a popular choice for fillings. If you had a cavity thirty years ago or longer, chances are ...
11-07-2023
Bruxism and Teeth Grinding: 7 Essential Things to Know
Bruxism is a habitual condition that involves grinding and clenching the teeth, typically during sleep. While occasional teeth grinding isn’t ...
17-05-2023
Sensitive teeth: What’s normal and what’s not?
Most people have experienced tooth sensitivity at least once in their life. Eating ice cream, drinking hot liquids, breathing in ...
17-05-2023
Receding gums: Prevention and treatment of receding gums
Our gums’ play an important role in the health of our mouth. They act as a barrier against bacteria and ...
18-04-2023
Tonsil stones: Causes, symptoms and removal
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are small, hard, calcified deposits that form in the crevices of the tonsils. They ...
12-04-2023
Reduce Gum Disease and Gingivitis with these 12 Foods
Gum disease is a common problem that affects many New Zealand adults. Gingivitis, a mild form of the disease, often ...
07-04-2023
How much do dental crowns cost?
A tooth crown, also known as a dental crown, is a common dental treatment for restoring a broken or cracked ...
