Cosmetic Dentistry
At Keith Nelson and Associates, we know how important a beautiful smile is.
Depending on your particular dental need, we can use a variety of cosmetic techniques to improve your smile. This in turn, can have a very positive impact on your entire self esteem and your confidence.
Unsightly teeth can be veneered, capped and re-shaped. Missing teeth replaced with dentures, bridges or implants. Crooked teeth can be straightened (see our "orthodontic" section)
Teeth Whitening
Your teeth can be whitened. We offer 2 different types of tooth whitening. The standard take home tray procedure and the 1 hour in surgery Britesmile system. For more information on this procedure visit the website - www.britesmile.com
The end result...a new improved you!
Hygienist Services
Suffered from bad breath, stained teeth, bleeding gums, tartar build-up?
The hygienist will help you. She will assess and diagnose the condition of your periodontium (gums and supporting structures). She'll clean, scale, polish teeth and give thorough instruction and advice about oral hygiene, cleaning, diet and care.
Getting into the habits of good oral hygiene and sound nutrition are the best things you can do to preserve your smile and keep it looking its best. In addition to daily brushing and flossing, it is important to schedule regular oral hygiene visits so we can help prevent many of the problems that lead to teeth decay and loss.
Orthodontics
If you're concerned about your child's breathing, swallowing, sleeping or general behaviour an early orthodontic assessment of your child's teeth, mouth and airway is essential in ensuring healthy growth and development. By addressing it early, while your child's jaw is still soft and developing we can correct any potential issues before they become major problems.
Mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, incorrect swallowing, thumb sucking and other myofuntional habits can cause malocclusion, poor facial development and relapse. With early diagnosis simple techniques including removable orthodontic trainers or plates can be used to alleviate existing problems.
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Keith, Vikki and Deanna are all trained in the modern functional technique using removable appliances. We are also trained in fixed orthodontics (braces) for both children and adults.
Fixed orthodontics are used to correctly align the teeth to give you an unforgettable smile!
Mouthguards & Fittings
Preserve your smile with one of our customised mouth guards. We have fitted the Auckland Blues Squad, and some of the All Blacks and Black Ferns with mouth guards.
Keith Nelson and Associates is also the official dentist to the All Blacks and Auckland Blues whenever games are played at Eden Park.
Sedation Surgery
For the nervous or apprehensive patient
"Nitrous Oxide" - (Laughing gas) or "relative analgesia" is a very simple and pleasant way to have your dentistry done. It will relax you and there are no after effects. Simple procedures can sometimes even be completed without any local anaesthetic.
"Intravenous Sedation" - (Twilight sleep) for more extensive cases, all of your dentistry can be completed without you having any memory or recollection of it.
Student Dental Care
High School Student Dentistry (13 - 18 year olds)
We are one of the few dental practices which continue to offer free dental care to students up to the age of 18 years.
All you need to do is enroll your child with us as soon as they turn 13. We will then be able to provide them with routine dental check ups and quality dental care.
Children under 13
Young children will also be treated free of charge if referred by a School Dental Therapist. We are also happy to treat these children privately.