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All Smiles Dental
395 Dominion Road
Mount Eden
Auckland 1024
Phone 0800 255 764
info@allsmiles.co.nz
A dental hygienist is a registered dental professional who is qualified to “remove hard and soft deposits on teeth” meaning they clean teeth very thoroughly as only a dental professional can.
If plaque and tartar build-up is left too long it can cause gingivitis or periodontitis (the technical terms for gum disease). Preventing gum problems by visits to a hygienist or dentist are an essential part of preventing dental problems.
As well as removing the plaque and tartar from your teeth, we are able make recommendations regarding the way you clean your teeth so that you can perfect your technique and do the best job you can of cleaning your own teeth. This will slow the build-up of plaque and tartar on the teeth so you don’t have to come so often to see us. We make our recommendations as to how many times per year an appointment is required based on how well you are cleaning your teeth rather than using an arbitrary timing such as 6 months. This keeps costs as low as possible for patients whilst still ensuring they are properly looked after.
Gum disease or periodontal disease is a bacterial infection caused by accumulation of dental plaque on the teeth. It is a disease that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Gingivitis is an early stage of periodontal disease where the gums may become red, swollen and bleed easily. It begins in early childhood and increases in prevalence and severity in the early teenage years.
Gingivitis is usually painless and, if not treated, can advance to periodontitis. Periodontitis is a more advanced stage of periodontal disease. As the bone and tissues surrounding the teeth deteriorate due to this disease, a gum pocket forms around the tooth. This pocket becomes infected, which destroys more bone and tissue. Eventually, the tooth becomes loose and falls out or needs to be extracted.
Bacteria present in plaque cause periodontal disease. If not removed carefully each day by brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into a rough, porous substance called calculus (also known as tartar). Toxins (poisons), produced by bacteria in plaque, irritate the gums. Left in place, the toxins cause the gums to pull away from the teeth and periodontal pockets are formed which fill with more toxins and bacteria. As the disease progresses, pockets extend deeper and the plaque moves farther and farther down until the bone that holds the tooth in place is destroyed. The tooth eventually will fall out or require extraction.
The team at All Smiles Dental are fantastic! I went to another clinic for my toothache and they were terrible. Luckily i found Dr Krystal Tarak who took time to explain what was needed for my teeth. Despite my fear of dentist, it was a pleasant experience and i look forward to going back. Awesome service. Highly recommend!
So glad I got my invisalign braces done with All Smiles! The girls made me feel welcome and at ease straight away. Whenever I had a small part that needed to be fixed or amended they were quick to accommodate me. Super happy with the results and how my teeth look. Thank you ladies for making me feel confident with my smile and making the dentist much more enjoyable!
Amazing experience with Dr Krystal and the team at All Smiles! Friendly and knowledgeable. We loved the way we were given all the information plainly and explained thoroughly. We were offered options, and given honest educated advice. This clinic really is passionate about their work and CARES for their patients. Our previous experience with dentists in NZ was not great, but All Smiles has not only restored our faith in dentists – but made our experience very pleasant and enjoyable. THANK YOU!!
Oral and Intravenous sedation are methods of conscious sedation which facilitate a dental procedure to reduce fear and anxiety related to the experience.
We are able to provide oral surgery services including extraction, tissue biopsy and extraction of wisdom teeth, including those which may be impacted.
If the dental pulp becomes diseased or dies a toothache or an abscess may occur. In the past these problem teeth were extracted but now we can offer you root canal treatment to care for these teeth.
395 Dominion Road
Mount Eden
Auckland 1024
Phone 0800 255 764
Email info@allsmiles.co.nz
Monday | 9:00AM – 8:00PM |
Tuesday | 9:00AM – 8:00PM |
Wednesday | 8:00AM – 4:00PM |
Thursday | 8:00AM – 8:00PM |
Friday | 8:00AM – 3:00PM |