Merry Christmas from all of the staff at Gentle Care Dentistry!

Food and Drinks The holiday season is a time for family, friends and food. With all the temptations of food, sweets, and alcohol here are some tips on how to keep your teeth healthy over the holiday period. Make sure to keep up with your routine of brushing twice daily and flossing. Drink water between meals or after sweet foods and drinks. If drinking wine or other alcohol, sip on or swish with water after. Acidic drinks can cause dental erosion if consumed frequently or ove

Ben is the owner and principal dentist at Gentle Care Dentistry. We asked him some questions so you can get to know him better! Tell us about yourself - where did you grow up? I was born in Taiwan and did most of my primary school there. Our family immigrated to New Zealand when I was 11 years old, in hope for a better education and environment for me and my brother. During my high school years, I developed a passion for sports, science and arts. After completing high school,

Our Oral Health Therapist, Maviel, takes you through how to correctly brush and floss your teeth.

What is tooth decay? Tooth decay (dental caries) occurs in specific places on the teeth where plaque and bacteria are not removed, or if there is a problem with saliva. When sugar or other fermentable carbohydrates are consumed the bacteria in the plaque produce acids which attack the surface of the teeth causing white spots at first and potential holes later on. Children usually have their baby teeth up until 12 years old and may be more prone to tooth decay in them as they