Our treatments

Why choose Lakes Dental? Friendly family care, a gentle approach and a locally owned practice in Tauriko. Explore our treatments below, or contact our team to discuss your needs.

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Tooth Wear Treatment

The enamel covering a tooth can become worn leading to sensitive teeth. The cause of tooth wear is multi-factorial. The main interacting causes are acid erosion, tooth-on-tooth wear and tooth-foreign object wear.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth or third molars typically erupt in the late teen years or early twenties. There is often not enough space for wisdom teeth to erupt which can result in jaw pain, swelling or decay in these teeth.

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Custom-Made Mouthguards

A mouthguard helps protect your teeth from impact when playing high-risk sports .

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Root Canals

Root canal treatment is indicated when the nerve health of a tooth is compromised. Some teeth that require root canal treatment may not have any symptoms, but routine examination can help identify the need for one.

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Hygiene treatment

Healthy gums are the key to a healthy mouth and long-term success of any dental treatment. Regular scaling and polishing of teeth is recommended to maintain optimal dental hygiene.

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Tooth Extraction

Removal of a tooth may be necessary due to decay, trauma or because of gum-related issues.

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Dental Fillings

Dental fillings repair teeth affected by decay or damage. Our team will assess your tooth and discuss suitable treatment options and costs with you.

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Exam & X-Rays Check-Up

Dental check-ups and X-rays to assess your teeth and gums, discuss any concerns, and plan your care.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Injectables & Fillers

Cosmetic injectables and dermal fillers at Lakes Dental. Contact our team to discuss your goals, treatment options and suitability.

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Orthodontics

Orthodontic care with Stuart at Lakes Dental: traditional braces, Kiwi Smile clear aligners, functional appliances and retainers.

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Dental Implants

A dental implant is essentially a prosthetic tooth. A titanium screw is placed in to healthy jaw bone. On top of this screw, a dental screw is either cemented or screwed in place. The aim of a dental implant is to replace a missing tooth. Multiple implants can be placed and have crowns, bridges or dentures attached on top.

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Veneers

Dental veneers are commonly placed to improve the appearance of front teeth. Veneers can be made out of a standard white filling material or porcelain.

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Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. They improve the look of your smile, the function of your bite and stop neighbouring teeth from drifting into the empty gum. If you have missing teeth, dental bridges can be an invaluable part of your mouth’s overall health.

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Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a strong precision fitted restoration that is designed outside of the mouth. The main reasons to have a crown is to protect or strengthen a tooth or to improve the appearance of one or multiple teeth. Crowns may be made out of gold, porcelain or a combination of porcelain and metal alloy.

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Teeth Whitening

Teeth can become discoloured for many reasons - these are separated in to two main categories; internal causes (from within the tooth) or external (from factors outside of the mouth). Depending on the cause we can use different methods to improve on the colour of your teeth.

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Special Treatments

Kiwi Smile Clear Aligners

Kiwi Smile clear aligners are virtually invisible. This means you can always smile with confidence, as compared to traditional braces where the wires and metal brackets can be seen.

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Traditional Braces

Traditional braces are a well-known dentistry treatment for a reason - they work. They are metal brackets adhered to your teeth and connected by wire, which are tightened over time by your dentist. The pressure straightens your teeth safely in small amounts at a time and aligns your jaw.

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Functional Orthodontics

We have a special interest in evidence -based twin block appliance treatment.

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Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal treatment refers to dental treatment specifically treating diseases of the gum tissue and bone that attaches the tooth to the bone.

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Paediatric Dental Treatment

Dental care for children and teenagers. Free dental care is available from Year 9 (age 13+) to age 18. Contact our team about appointments and eligibility.

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Oral Surgery

‍An oral surgeon is a dentist who specialises in removing teeth as well as doing procedures such as oral biopsies, bone grafting and implant placement.

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