Ash’s braces have been on for three months, she has been seeing Dr Charles every 6 weeks to monitor her progress and it is now time for a wire change. At this appointment the archwire was changed to a thicker, stronger wire that will re position the roots of Ash’s teeth. She also changed the…
Maybe you have heard the phrase CEREC crown? Maybe not. If you have you might be wondering what the difference is between a traditional crown and a CEREC crown. If you have a tooth that is deteriorating or a cavity that is too big to fill, you may be given the option of a crown…
Just got braces? Here are some foods you should avoid and foods that you can eat easily when you have braces on. The first time you have your brackets and wire put on will be the most painful. During this time is it a good idea to stick to soft foods such as: Smoothies Eggs…
Terrigal Dental is very proud to have participated in the 2017 Leaders Leap! The Leader’s Leap is not only about conquering a fear of heights but also raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The Central Coast community has often relied on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in times of need, to help those that require urgent medical care. Our very own Dr Charles…
After careful study and planning, it was time for my braces to go on! How exciting 🙂 My teeth were thoroughly cleaned and then Dr Charles bonded my braces on. There are plenty of elastic colours to choose from, I chose clear elastics but I might go for some colours next time! It takes a…
Terrigal Dental’s receptionist Ash has recently begun her orthodontic treatment and we will be sharing with you her experience through blogs and Facebook to give you an inside view on the process of braces and what it involves! WHY ASH CHOSE BRACES First we would like to share with you why Ash decided to get…
