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Our dental hygienist, Brooke Holmes, has been busy with extra training and certification courses in using the diode laser for dental hygiene procedures and therapy. She is the first hygienist in New Zealand to be trained and to purchase the new Biolase Epic Hygiene Laser. She completed her training from Biolase, training with one of…

The Invisalign™ system works to straighten your teeth, little by little, though a series of discreet, comfortable, and removable plastic aligners.  They’re a popular and affordable option for those with overcrowding, gaps, and over/under/cross bites. A major advantage being the fact that they can be removed, meaning your teeth can be brushed and flossed as…

There are many reasons why the teeth are dark. The main question is to ask if the stains on surface or inside the teeth. Some inside stains can be removed by teeth whitening (bleaching). Inside stains are usually due to aging, micro-cracks in the outer layer of the tooth (enamel), ingestion of colour producing food…

No more frozen look, just natural-looking results with Dysport (pronounced as Dee-sport) “When 130,000 patients took the Dysport Challenge, 97 % of Dysport users said they’d use it again” The great news is that Tauranga Crossing Dental offers this exciting treatment service which is if combined with other dental cosmetic procedures will enhance your look…

Simply put, sensitive teeth are no fun. The jolt of pain that comes from sensitive teeth can take away from otherwise enjoyable moments – your morning cuppa, a glass of cold water or tucking into a bowl of ice cream. Even a cold breeze can cause discomfort. At our dental clinic in Tauriko, tooth sensitivity…

The basics of good oral health are simple – brush your teeth, floss, eat a healthy diet – but the details can get a bit confusing. There is a lot of conflicting information out there, so we thought we’d list the most common questions we hear at Tauranga Crossing Dental and give you the honest…