Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fraser Dental will be closed from 24th December reopening on the 9th January. For all urgent concerns please call our sister practice McIntosh Dental in Henderson on 09 837 2598. They will be open on 28-30 December and 4-6 January. Please feel free to leave a message as they will be checked regularly during the break. The post Christmas Hours appeared first on Fraser Dental ..read more

A recent story in the UK media has highlighted the important role that dentists play in detecting mouth cancer. The story was about a 60-year-old English woman who had been suffering from a persistent sore throat for a number of months. Because it was winter, she dismissed it as being normal for that time of year. But she mentioned it to her dentist at her routine dental check-up, who told her there was an area of ulceration on one of her tonsils and advised her to see her doctor. This was the beginning of her diagnosis of mouth cancer – a journey which included life-saving surgery and radioth ..read more

Winter sports are here, and now is the right time to look at custom-made sports mouthguards for you or your child. Everyone who plays a contact sport should wear a mouthguard to protect against mouth injuries and trauma. An alternative to over-the-counter mouthguards that you heat up and mold are custom-made sports mouthguards. Although custom-made sports mouthguards are more expensive initially, they can be worth the extra investment. Not only do they last for a long time, but they are also far more comfortable to wear because they are custom fitted to your teeth and gums. They fit you perfec ..read more

Missing teeth can affect your appearance as well as your ability to eat and speak properly. In most cases the loss of a single tooth can be addressed fairly easily with a single dental implant or bridge. But for people who have lost all their upper or lower teeth (or both) the solutions aren’t as affordable or convenient. It’s important to discuss your tooth replacement options with your dentist so you can make an informed choice that is a great fit for your lifestyle and budget. Tooth Replacement Options Full-arch dental implants, or ‘New Teeth On 4’. These are an ideal alternative to dentur ..read more

Choosing our 2021 Orthodontic Scholarship winners may have been interrupted by Covid, but after finally being able to hold consultations with our finalists we were able to choose our two winners: Alexis Greenfield from Henderson High School and Sheridan Burmester from Liston College! Alexis Greenfield Alexis is a Year 12 student at Henderson High School, where she achieves high academic results. At school she is involved in many projects, including orienteering, running a business with fellow students as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme, and representing the school in interschool math ..read more

Botox and dermal fillers are extremely popular treatments for restoring a fresher, more youthful, relaxed version of yourself. Botox temporarily relaxes the facial muscles that cause wrinkles and helps prevent new wrinkles from forming, while dermal fillers restore volume and fullness in the face. Botox is also an effective treatment for bruxism (teeth clenching/grinding). If you are new to these facial rejuvenation procedures, here is what to expect at your Botox appointment. A consultation is required for new patients. This usually takes around 30 minutes and allows us to discuss your needs ..read more