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Nelson Dental Centre Blog

Browse our blog for up-to-date dental health care tips, tricks and information to keep your family smiling.

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How do I get my child to brush their teeth?!

The last thing any parent wants is a battle with their child morning and night to brush their teeth – especially at the end of a long day. Here are some tips to help your child with better dental hygiene.

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Dealing with a Dental Emergency

Sometimes patients end up with a dental emergency and need urgent care. Here are some examples of dental emergencies and what to do if this happens to you.

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Caring for teenage teeth

As many parents know, the transition from childhood to adulthood can be challenging in many ways, including knowing how to take proper care of your teeth and gums

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The Tooth Fairy

British children receive almost £24m each year from the Tooth Fairy, according to the results of a recent survey. The Oral Health Foundation found that Britain’s youngsters are receiving an average of £1.58 per tooth. That’s $3.14 New Zealand dollars!

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