Oral health care
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!
Read MoreRoot 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.
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreOne of the most popular treatments that families inquire about are braces. When we were young, it was uncommon for adults to seek orthodontic treatment, but nowadays, people of all ages have a desire to have straighter teeth. The usual reason is for aesthetic purposes, but apart from this, there are many good reasons to have your teeth straightened. Oral hygiene is one of the biggest. Here’s how the two go together…
Read MoreTeeth whitening is considered as one of the least invasive procedures in dentistry. This common dental procedure involves altering teeth shade by breaking down teeth stains through chemical means. While many people have fearlessly jumped on board, there are still some who are reluctant due to some lingering questions in their minds.
This week, we’ll answer some of the frequently asked questions about teeth whitening in our blog post. If you have other concerns that were not covered, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Read MoreThis week’s guest dentist is Dr Erna Linsao-Mendoza DMD, one of our associate dentists here on the Central Coast. In this blog, she talks about tooth decay, a topic that would likely resonate during this time of COVID-19 lockdown, when we are all eating more “comfort food” like sugary and acidic ones! Read on to find out what Dr Erna has got to say about this dental issue.
Read MoreRoot Canal Treatment, also known as Root Canal Therapy (aka “RCT”) is a common dental procedure wherein the primary objectives are to remove infected tissue located inside the tooth, preserve and increase the life of the affected dentition. The damage caused by dental decay or trauma to the tooth can lead to pain and potential early loss.
Root Canal Treatment is considered a superior alternative to tooth extraction. Just like other common dental treatments, many patients still perceive that RCT is painful, costly and does not work. Here are some of the most common concerns and myths about Root Canal Treatment that I would like to address.
Read MoreLooking After Your Children's Baby Teeth
Primary Teeth (aka “Baby Teeth”): Are they really important?
As they will be replaced with the permanent teeth anyway, many people think and even consider that children's baby teeth aren’t essential. The fact of the matter is, primary teeth (also known as baby/temporary teeth), are very important in every child’s physical and emotional development.
Read MoreAs our lives have changed so significantly in a way that we never imagined in our lifetime due to the worldwide CORONAVIRUS pandemic, sometimes it feels like our days are just passing us by.
Whether you are still working at your usual workplace, or now working from home AND homeschooling your kids, our lives have been turned upside down! Keeping up with good oral hygiene is very important especially now that we are out of routine and most likely eating and drinking more than usual.
Here are some tips on how to maintain good oral health during this time of self-isolation.
Read MoreWhen should a parent take their child on their first dental visit? Introducing your child to the dentist at an early age can help them associate this with a pleasant and even fun, positive experience. Read on!
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