http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cambridgedental.co.nz en-us Sat, 16 May 2026 12:49:22 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/151225/hygienist_visits/ Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and maintaining it is about more than just brushing and flossing at home. Regular visits to your dental hygienist are crucial for not only keeping your teeth and gums healthy but also for preventing costly and uncomfortable dental treatments in the future.At Cambridge Dental, we believe in the power of prevention and the long-term benefits that come from taking a proactive approach to your oral health. By committing to regular scalin... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post151225 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/64360/tips-for-good-oral-health-teeth-whitening/ Tooth whitening is a process that lightens stains in the tooth enamel (outer layer) and dentine (inner layer) of your teeth, to give your tooth a whiter colour. With improvements in dental health, people are increasingly seeking tooth-whitening treatments to improve their appearance. The benefits of tooth whitening is the confidence of a bright white smile!... Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:48:51 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post64360 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/64359/tips-for-good-oral-health-tooth-erosion/ Erosion is the loss of the outer surface of the tooth - dental enamel - that is caused by acid attack. This is different from bacterial acid attack that we call tooth decay.  Enamel is the hard outer surface of the tooth seen when we smile and it protects the sensitivedentine underneath. Erosion of the enamel can lead to exposure of the dentine, whichmay lead to pain and sensitivity with cold foods and drinks. Erosion is a slow process that people generally do not become aware of until... Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:43:45 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post64359 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/64358/tips-for-good-oral-health-children-and-diet/ Tooth-friendly foods and drinks are also those that are recommended for overall general health. Frequent consumption of high sugar containing foods and drinks can contribute to tooth decay. ... Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:38:57 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post64358 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/62684/tips-for-good-oral-health-pregnancy/ Pregnancy is a time when women have special health needs. Your teeth and gums maybe affected by your pregnancy, just as other tissues in your body are. If your gumsare in good health before you get pregnant and you clean your teeth well, you are lesslikely to have problems.... Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:38:43 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post62684