Check Ups

Why do I need a check up when I know I need some fillings?

Having a check-up allows us to properly assess the health of your mouth and teeth, and provide you with the best treatment options possible. It enables us to discuss the different options available, costs and positives and negatives of each option. We offer a comprehensive check-up and pride ourselves in providing quality time to ensure you are able to make decisions for your own well-being.

Extractions

Q. Will I be able to work afterwards?

You will bleed a bit after a dental extraction. If your job involves smiling and talking to people directly you may not want to go back to work. If you have an active job you may want to have the rest of the day off – or do sedentary duties – physical work increases your heart rate and blood pressure which can cause bleeding to continue.

Q. How do I clean them?

Clean your denture with plain hand soap and a soft brush – never use toothpaste as it is very abrasive,

It is a good idea to brush your plate over a towel or a basin with some water in it if you drop your denture hopefully it won’t break! It is very important to brush the past of your denture that fits against your gums and teeth really well.

At night time soak your plate in a denture cleaner following the instructions on the packet – eg. sterident or polydent.

Q. How long does it take to make them?

The exact number of appointments does vary a bit, but generally 4-5 visits with 2 ½ weeks between each visit.

Full oral health examination

At dentalHQ we are big on regular and thorough full oral health examinations – you mouth is more than just teeth! A stitch in time saves nine – problems caught earlier are easier, cheaper and more successfully fixed. Waiting until it hurts? It’s often too late!

Emergency Appointments

Just want us to focus on one issue for now to get you out of pain or problems. We keep an emergency appointment available every day to help out and can usually get you out of trouble then and there.

Fillings

Not all fillings are made equal. What works for one person may not be the best for the next. 

Want works for one tooth may not work for it neighbour. We’ve got more than 10 options to choose from! At dentalHQ we assess each need (problem?) individually so we can achieve the best outcome for you.

Periodontal (Gum) Care

Your periodontium – or gums – are the bits that hold your teeth in place. Healthy gums are vital if you want to keep a smile healthy and breath fresh. Periodontal disease can cause major health issues – and most people affected don’t even realise there is a problem until it is too late! At dentalHQ we are big on optimizing periodontal care – both at the practice and at home later.

Endodontic (Rool Canal) Treatmen

Might not feel like it at the time but a painful abscessed tooth is often still a good tooth. 

Utilising the best techniques and material we can source, a problem tooth can once more become a happy tooth – pain free and usable.

Tooth Whitening

A great way to add a sparkle to your smile and a spring to your step. The system we like to use lets you control how white your teeth go and lets you top up the brightness any time you want. Our whitening products are proven safe and don’t damage healthy teeth. 

Remember whitening doesn’t work on everything. Old fillings and crowns won’t change colour and may need to be replaced.

Crowns

Crowns are specialized fillings custom made outside your mouth – usually out of porcelain or gold. They rebuild, surround and protect badly broken or damaged teeth greatly increasing their life span.

Bridges

Missing a single tooth? Would the teeth on either side benefit from a crown? We can join three crowns together to permanently replace the tooth missing in the middle – occasionally even at the end!

Veneers

Like false fingernails veneers are bonded to the front of your teeth to change their shape, size and or colour. Sometimes porcelain, sometimes composite.

Sedation

Stressed and nervous? We can often provide oral sedation to make your treatment visit easier for you if you wish.

ACC 

We are a registered ACC provider 

WINZ

We are happy to provide quotations for Work and Income New Zealand – just let our friendly team member know that is what you would like when you make your appointment.