Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at McIntosh Dental. McIntosh Dental will be operating reduced hours over the Christmas break. We will be closed from 23rd December reopening on 27-29 December  9am – 1pm and then on 3-5 January 9am -1pm. The post 2023 Christmas Opening Hours appeared first on McIntosh Dental Centre ..read more

We received many extremely deserving nominees for our Orthodontic Scholarship this year. It was a difficult decision to select the two winners but Rina Sawano from St Dominic’s College and Ericka Oldfield from Henderson High School ultimately stood out for their outstanding community contribution. Rina Sawano Rina is in year 12 at St Dominic’s College and was first in English and Global Studies. She has received the Principal Award and would like to become a diagnostic radiologist. We congratulate Rina for being an outstanding role model and can’t wait to transform her smile! Er ..read more

We’re really excited to have a fantastic new dentist joining our team from the 7th July – Dr Joyce Chieng.   Dr. Joyce understands how much healthy teeth and a beautiful smile can add to your quality of life. Prior to her university studies in Otago, it was her own orthodontist who inspired her to become a dentist, and this was in line with her aspiration to work in healthcare to nurture and help people to return to their best state of health. After working in Waikato and Otago for a few years, she decided to move to Auckland to join her family. Dr Joyce’s special interests includes a ..read more

                            Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at McIntosh Dental. McIntosh Dental will be operating reduced hours over the Christmas break. We will be closed from 24th December reopening on 28-30 December  9am – 1pm and then on 4-6 January 9am -1pm. The post Christmas opening hours appeared first on McIntosh Dental Centre ..read more

We received many extremely deserving nominees for our Orthodontic Scholarship this year. It was a difficult decision to select the two winners but Lucas Braid from Te Atatu Intermediate and Freya MacEachern Hobsonville Point Secondary School ultimately stood out for their outstanding community contribution. Lucas Braid Lucas is an exceptional young person who is year 7 at Te Atatu Intermediate. Lucas is a dedicated and skilled footballer playing for Auckland United Football Club. He demonstrates strong commitment and leadership within his team and his contributions, skill, and determinat ..read more

Most people are aware that dental implants are an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth, whether it is a single tooth, several teeth, full upper arch, lower arch or both. As implants can be a considerable investment for many people, one of the questions we are most often asked is: how long do dental implants last? The longevity of dental implants depends largely on oral hygiene and lifestyle factors. The good news is that when a dental implant is maintained with excellent oral hygiene through great brushing and flossing routines, it can last for a lifetime. That’s why it is considered ..read more

Do you (or someone you know) have a bad habit of biting your fingernails? It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that it’s bad for your oral health, but how exactly? Let’s take a look at the dangers of nail biting on oral health. The habit of nail biting is known as onychophagia, and it usually starts at a young age of around 4 – 6 years’ old. Some studies estimate that as many as 30% of children are nail biters. Unfortunately it is an unhealthy habit, and just like thumb sucking can lead to abnormal tooth movements and cause misalignment (malocclusion). Baby teeth are also likely to suffer fr ..read more

Some of us regularly put off going to the dentist. We may have good intentions, but, like changing your oil, reviewing your insurance cover, or cleaning out the pantry, it’s all too easy to delay and you can suddenly find that a surprisingly long time has passed since your last visit. For most people it is recommended to see your dentist for an annual check-up and x-rays (unless there are dental issues that need to be monitored more often). Dental hygiene appointments have become increasingly popular in recent years with the valuable role they play in preserving your oral health and your denti ..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