http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cambridgedental.co.nz en-us Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:02:55 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/166675/dental-terms-in-plain-english-a-glossary-from-cambridge-dental/ Dentistry has its own vocabulary, and most of it is more complicated than it needs to be. This is a plain-language guide to the terms you will most often hear at a Cambridge Dental appointment, organised by category.If we ever use a word during your visit that is not on this list, ask us. We will explain it before any treatment begins.Bookmark this page and come back to it whenever you need a refresher.... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:42:59 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post166675 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/164346/your-first-visit-at-cambridge-dental-what-to-expect/ Booking your first visit at a new dentist can feel like a leap, especially if it has been a while since your last appointment. This is a calm, plain-language walk-through of exactly what happens when you visit Cambridge Dental for the first time, from the phone call to the chair and back out the door. No jargon. No surprises.... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post164346 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/164345/teeth-whitening-at-home-vs-at-the-dentist-what-actually-works-in-new-zealand/ Teeth whitening is one of the most-Googled cosmetic dentistry questions in New Zealand, and one of the most confusing. The supermarket shelf is full of kits. Beauty therapists offer in-chair sessions. Online sellers ship products from overseas. And dentists offer professional whitening that is more expensive than any of those. Which actually works?The honest answer comes down to two things: the strength of the whitening agent, and who is supervising the process.... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post164345 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/164347/why-do-my-gums-bleed-when-i-brush-and-when-to-worry/ If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, you are far from alone. It is one of the most common things patients ask us about. It is also one of the most commonly dismissed: "It's just a bit of blood, it does that sometimes." Here is the honest answer: bleeding gums are common, but they are not normal. They are almost always your gums telling you something is wrong, and the wrong is usually fixable.... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post164347 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/164344/your-childs-first-dentist-visit-a-parents-guide/ If you are wondering when to take your child to the dentist for the first time, you are asking the right question at the right time. The earlier the first visit happens, the calmer it tends to be, and the more comfortable your child grows up feeling about the chair. Here is what to expect.... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post164344 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/164343/what-to-do-if-a-tooth-is-knocked-out/ Accidents happen! On the sports field, in the playground, at work, or simply at home. One of the most alarming dental injuries is tooth avulsion, where a tooth is completely knocked out of its socket.Many people assume this is rare. It isn’t.Dental trauma affects children, teenagers involved in sport, and adults in everyday accidents. What most people don’t realise is that the first 30 minutes after a tooth is knocked out can determine whether that tooth is saved or lost.... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post164343 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/post/164342/how-often-should-you-really-see-a-dentist-in-new-zealand/ Most New Zealand adults have heard the same advice their whole lives: see your dentist every six months. It is the default recommendation in posters, in school visits, on the back of toothbrush packets. For a lot of people, six months is exactly right. For others, it is too often, and for some, it is not often enough.... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgedental.co.nz/blog/#post164342