oral hygiene
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 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 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 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.
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