A toothache is no laughing matter. In fact, it can be debilitating to the extent that we miss school or work because of it. To get rid of a toothache, you must first understand what causes tooth pain.

If you have a ton of questions running through your mind at the prospect of getting your wisdom teeth out – you’re definitely not alone. Most people want to avoid it if possible. However, there are good reasons why your dentist recommends this route.

Even if you are not around people who will point out that you grind your teeth at night, there are signs that point to night grinding (or bruxism) you should be aware of.

A dental hygienist can really benefit the look, feel and health of your mouth. Discover what a dental hygienist does and why your teeth should be cleaned regularly.

Ever wondered if thumb sucking was bad for your child’s teeth? The answers may surprise you.

If you’re in the situation of missing one or more teeth, don’t feel bad. Research indicates that the average adult between 20 and 64 years old has at least three missing or decayed teeth.

Our dental crowns are state of the art. When your teeth are perfectly healthy you have a natural crown. That’s the part of the tooth that covers the root. If you have an accident and chip any of your teeth, you might need a cemented restoration.

We are committed to making sure you have good oral hygiene and our cleaning and prevention procedures are a big part of that. Coming in for regular cleanings is an important aspect you can’t afford to ignore.

You might need our root canal treatment for a variety of reasons. Tooth decay and nerve damage are two of the more common ailments that we see. Our dental professionals are always ready to provide every member of your family with the dental treatments they need.

If you’re feeling anxious about a planned wisdom tooth extraction, there’s no need. This is a very common procedure and our expert dental teams perform them often. There are several things that you can do in advance of the operation to get ready.

We have cleaning and prevention dental tips that are pretty much proactive. Over the 40 years that we’ve been looking after your family’s dental needs, we’ve been able to supply some home maintenance information people find useful.

We’ve been outfitting our patients with dental crowns for the better part of four decades. Kowhai Dental is dedicated to making sure each and every one of our patients get high-quality dental care that’s affordable.

The dental bridges we supply are professionally fitted and crafted. Because they are high-quality appliances that we take great pride in, there should be very few issues with any of the work we do here.

There are quite a few good reasons to choose dental veneers. If you have teeth that are chipped or cracked or even decayed, this is a good option. Here are some of the bigger benefits of dental veneers.

Overdentures are an option when some of your natural teeth need to be replaced but there are still some salvageable ones. These overdentures are so named because they fit over the original teeth.

One of the first things our patients learn when they come to see us about our teeth whitening process is the natural colour of most people’s teeth is anything but pearly white. In fact, the majority of the population has teeth that are in the range of several shades of light grey to yellow.

Here at Kowhai Dental, we are committed to making sure that you get the benefit from state-of-the-art technology and accurate diagnosis. That means when you need a procedure like root canal treatment done, we are the clear choice. We pride ourselves on having all the latest innovations including digital x-rays and intraoral photography capabilities.

Our tooth extraction processes are state of the art. In fact, everything we do here at Kowhai Dental is designed to provide excellent oral care for every member of your family. We want to be a part of your family’s oral hygiene team at every stage.