The Fraser Dental News
We are excited to have welcomed on board a new Dental Surgeon, Dr Lydia McGowan. Lydia graduated with a BDS with Honours from Glasgow, Scotland before moving to New Zealand.…
This year has been full of challenges, opportunities and rewards – in fact it’s fair to say that 2019 has been an incredibly busy year! This year I have been…
It’s hard to believe that 2019 is almost over already – I’m sure that time is on fast-forward somehow! It’s been a busy and rewarding year at Fraser Dental. I’m…
It’s hard to believe that another year is nearly over and the festive season is in full-swing. This is the time of year when most of us tend to indulge…
Regular dental check-ups are essential to keep your teeth and gums healthy and prevent or catch dental issues before they turn into major problems. But you may not be aware…
Unfortunately, even when we are careful, accidents still happen. You might take great care of your teeth every day and have regular dental check-ups, but a dental emergency can still…
If you are feeling somewhat guilty because you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, you’re not the only one! Statistics published by the Ministry of Health New Zealand…
Congratulations to our Practice Manager Leeanne Boyle, who has been appointed to the Practice Managers and Administrators of New Zealand Executive! “I am so honoured to have been nominated and elected…
The teenage years can be really challenging. There are emotional and physical changes, increasing pressures of school work and responsibilities, finding their way socially…there’s a lot happening! And did you…
There’s no denying that we love our coffee. In 2017, New Zealand ranked 13th highest consumer of coffee worldwide – higher than both Australia and the United States! An estimated…
Yes, it’s a thing. And you’re not alone! If you’re teeth are hurting as the cold weather sets in, it could be a sign that your teeth are sensitive, or…
Over the past two years Dr Milan Raniga has been working towards his Diploma in Clinical Orthodontics. This two-year post-graduate programmed delves into the theoretical and clinical training in orthodontics…
Great oral hygiene is not just essential for good oral health, it also has the ability to improve your overall well-being. Because it has been proven that electric toothbrushes help…
Our brand new Parent Information Evenings are relaxed, informal events where you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about braces. We want to make sure you have all…
We're very lucky here at Fraser Dental to have a team of vibrant, friendly, experienced professionals who really do care about their patients and their treatments. We know that going to…
Yes, the silly season is nearly upon us, but there’s no need to get silly about taking care of your teeth. We all tend to go a little overboard on…
Congratulations!!!! Thank you for your patience everyone, but we are now able and are excited to, announce the winner of the 2018 Fraser Dental Orthodontic Scholarship. All the nominees…
Ever smiled or noticed yourself in the mirror and seen a flash of silver in your teeth? Amalgam replacement may be an option for you. That silver is ‘amalgam’ –…
5 Habits for a Beautifully Healthy Smile There are many factors at play when it comes to a beautiful smile. Our smile reflects who we are, who we want to…
One of the most common questions we get is How much do braces cost? We recently started braces treatment for a young patient whose mother had asked the same question…
Do you find yourself hiding your smile because of your missing teeth? Or do you avoid eating foods you love because your dentures make it difficult? Perhaps you even experience…
Crooked Teeth ‘Malocclusion’ (‘literally: “BAD BITE”) is the term that dentists use to describe crooked teeth and jaws that do not function together properly. While crooked teeth can cause an…
“Orthodontics” is the technical term used to describe braces and other forms of tooth alignment therapy for adults, teens, and children. Getting braces offers a variety of different benefits besides…
Sleep Dentistry is a hugely popular service we are offering to take all the fear out of visiting the dentist. Do you find yourself anxious at the thought visiting of…