Sleep Apnoea: How Your Dentist Can Help

Sleep Apnoea: How Your Dentist Can Help

Have you ever felt exhausted upon waking up, even after a long sleep? Or maybe your partner or family told you about your loud snoring? These might be the signs of a common condition called sleep apnoea. In this blog, we’ll help you understand sleep apnoea from the root and explore how your dentist can manage it.

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Oral Health Education in Preschools on the Central Coast

Oral Health Education in Preschools on the Central Coast

In the past few years before the pandemic, the New Leaf Dentists team have been regular visitors to some local child care centres on the Central Coast to teach the kids the importance of looking after their beautiful teeth from a young age.

Why is it important to educate young children about oral health? Find out on this blog post!

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2023

BACK TO SCHOOL 2023

Can you believe that the summer holidays are already over and the kids are back to school once again? Are you in the process of filling in your family diary with sports days, swimming carnivals, school camps, excursions, assessments, concerts, etc? Why not check when your family is due for their regular routine dental check-ups? We’d love to be part of your family’s routine this year and beyond!

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What to Do When Your Wisdom Teeth Start Coming Through

What to Do When Your Wisdom Teeth Start Coming Through

Although the emergence of wisdom teeth is a natural part of development, they can often be a nuisance rather than a benefit. Wisdom teeth, otherwise known as the third molars, are teeth that sit behind the second molars and are the last to descend. They typically start to emerge between 17 and 25 years of age, however, they can start to emerge much later than this.

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Are Root Canal Treatments Painful?

Are Root Canal Treatments Painful?

Root canal treatments are usually recommended to patients who suffer from an infected or inflamed nerve, which can unfortunately be a painful experience. The pain caused by the inflammation of the pulp is what patients normally refer to as ‘root canal pain’, which really has more to do with the condition than the treatment.

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ENDODONTICS: What is Root Canal Therapy?

ENDODONTICS:  What is Root Canal Therapy?

A root canal treatment is an effective and routinely administered procedure by a dentist. Contrary to popular misconceptions, it typically involves a relatively quick and pain-free procedure. Rather than induce pain, it actually helps to relieve any stress and pain that you may be experiencing due to an inflamed tooth pulp. Read on…

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