Posts by Sally
EMS Airflow Guided Biofilm Therapy
AIRFLOW® treatment is called Guided Biofilm Therapy. This treatment uses air, water and a fine powder with antibacterial properties to disrupt the dental biofilm (sticky layer of bacteria) and remove calculus, plaque and stain to improve your oral health. The AIRFLOW® powder contains a range of ingredients but two of the most important are Chlorhexidine…
Read More“Ouch – I have TMJ!”
Yes you do! Otherwise your lower jaw would not be attached to the rest of your face. Many people suffer from a sore jaw and below we discuss some of the causes and what can be done to help. TMJ is a common but incorrect phrase that people use to describe discomfort in the jaw…
Read MoreInvisalign FAQ’s
What is involved at the free consultation? For more information on free tooth straightening consultations please read here. What are Invisalign records? Invisalign records are digital impressions/scans of your teeth, photographs, and jaw x-rays. From these records we create a treatment plan for straightening your teeth. These records are $550. $250 from these records will…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Screening
As per the Ministry of Health and Dental Council of New Zealand Guidelines, all visitors to the dental practice need to answer a list of screening questions prior to their appointment. Dentistry creates more aerosols compared to most other industries, which is one of the common pathways of virus spread. Even at no/low levels of…
Read MoreWhat to do if you have a dental emergency over the holiday period 2020-2021
Thank you for your support over 2020 and Merry Christmas. Our practice will close at 3.00pm on Wednesday 23rd of December 2020 and will re-open 8.00am Tuesday 5th January 2021. While we hope you don’t have any dental emergencies over your summer holiday below is some advice on what you can do if you do…
Read MoreBad Breath
Have you noticed that your breath hasn’t been so fresh after hiding behind a mask? Have a bit of a bad taste lingering in your mouth when you wake up? Don’t panic! Let’s work together to get to the root of the problem so that you no longer have to rely on mints. Now that…
Read MoreWhat toothpaste should I use?
One of the most common questions we get asked is ‘what toothpaste should I use?’. The answer to the question varies between individuals depending on the needs of that individual’s mouth. Below is some information you may find useful to help you pick a toothpaste. For toothpastes to get the maximum impact on your teeth…
Read MoreWhy we Offer Joint Dental and Hygiene Appointments
As registered health care providers in New Zealand we must comply with the requirements and guidelines laid out for us by the New Zealand Dental Council. These state that any patient wishing to see a dental hygienist must have their oral conditions fully assessed and diagnosed by a dentist first. That dentist must then determine…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Alert Level 1 Appointments
We are pleased to be able to see you again at McKeefry Dental during COVID-19 Alert Level 1. The health and well-being of our patients and staff is most important to us. It is possible we may need to rearrange your appointment, so please let us know if: a. You have a confirmed diagnosis of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Alert Level 2 Appointments
We are pleased to be able to see you again at McKeefry Dental during COVID-19 Alert Level 2. The health and well-being of our patients and staff is most important to us. It is possible we may need to rearrange your appointment, so please let us know if: You have been tested COVID-positive.…
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