December 7, 2023
Totara Orthodontists: A new name, but our commitment’s the same
We might have a new name, but for the team at Totara Orthodontics, everything is…
Welcome to the Totara Orthodontists blog, where we’re dedicated to sharing valuable insights and expert advice on achieving your best smile and optimal oral health. With our specialist orthodontic care you can afford to smile.
February 19, 2024
Improve Your Teeth with SureSmile
Would you like to improve your teeth? If so, there are several treatments available. One…
March 15, 2022
What is Invisalign?
Are you planning orthodontic treatment, for yourself or your child? If so, you’ve probably heard…
February 19, 2024
Dental retainers: Why they are important
Congratulations! You’ve completed your orthodontic treatment and are now the owner of a fabulous new…
February 19, 2024
The Pros & Cons of metal dental braces
Not everybody is born with perfect teeth. So, Mother Nature's handiwork often requires some adjustment.…
February 19, 2024
Dos and dont’s while wearing braces
Guess what? Christmas is around the corner! And, after an extremely challenging year, we can’t…
February 19, 2024
The benefits of Invisalign
Like other Kiwi businesses, we could have done without the upheaval caused by COVID-19. Upon…
February 19, 2024
It’s great to be back!
Now that New Zealand has moved into level 2, we’re pleased to announce that Totara…
February 19, 2024
How we’re doing during the covid lockdown
Like many Kiwi businesses, we at Totara Orthodontists moved into lockdown on Wednesday the 25th…
February 19, 2024
How to protect yourself from Coronavirus
Right now, the world is in a panic over COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus. At…
December 5, 2023
Dental Monitoring
Are you trying to work out how to fit orthodontic treatment into your already busy…
December 5, 2023
How to look after your braces this Xmas
It’s that time of year again — Christmas! If you wear dental braces, there are…
December 7, 2023
Totara Orthodontists: A new name, but our commitment’s the same
We might have a new name, but for the team at Totara Orthodontics, everything is…
February 19, 2024
Dental retainers: Why they are important
Congratulations! You’ve completed your orthodontic treatment and are now the owner of a fabulous new…
February 19, 2024
The Pros & Cons of metal dental braces
Not everybody is born with perfect teeth. So, Mother Nature's handiwork often requires some adjustment.…
February 19, 2024
Dos and dont’s while wearing braces
Guess what? Christmas is around the corner! And, after an extremely challenging year, we can’t…
February 19, 2024
The benefits of Invisalign
Like other Kiwi businesses, we could have done without the upheaval caused by COVID-19. Upon…
December 5, 2023
Dental Monitoring
Are you trying to work out how to fit orthodontic treatment into your already busy…
December 5, 2023
How to look after your braces this Xmas
It’s that time of year again — Christmas! If you wear dental braces, there are…
February 19, 2024
Can orthodontic treatment make you look younger?
Dental braces aren’t just for teenagers. In fact, many of our patients are adults. And,…
April 16, 2024
Help, I lost my removable retainer! What now?
Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Xmas break. For our…
February 19, 2024
What are self-ligating brackets & are they faster?
Self-ligating brackets (SLBs) have been around for many years. In fact, a gentleman called Charles…
February 19, 2024
3 nearly invisible dental braces that adults love
These days, a growing number of adults wish to improve their teeth later in life.…
February 19, 2024
How Fiona Turner Orthodontist straightened Yoana’s smile
What do we love about orthodontics? Well, being able to make a positive impact on…
February 19, 2024
It’s great to be back!
Now that New Zealand has moved into level 2, we’re pleased to announce that Totara…
February 19, 2024
How to protect yourself from Coronavirus
Right now, the world is in a panic over COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus. At…
December 7, 2023
Totara Orthodontists: A new name, but our commitment’s the same
We might have a new name, but for the team at Totara Orthodontics, everything is…
February 19, 2024
Dos and dont’s while wearing braces
Guess what? Christmas is around the corner! And, after an extremely challenging year, we can’t…
February 19, 2024
Fiona Turner’s favourite orthodontics blog posts of 2016
It’s been more than two years since we started this orthodontics blog. Writing it has…
February 19, 2024
Do orthodontists use fluoride on teeth?
Water fluoridation is a controversial subject. And, at Tōtara Orthodontists, we have no intentions what…
February 19, 2024
Make your orthodontist happy and floss regularly
Have you flossed today? I hope so — as an orthodontist, I recommend flossing be part…
February 19, 2024
Don’t let a dental braces malfunction spoil your holiday
You’re going on holiday. Great. For a week or two — maybe longer — you…
February 19, 2024
Drink sports drinks: Is that really what Richie does?
Sports and energy drinks. If you’re a reader of this blog, you’ll know I hold…
February 19, 2024
How your dental health affects your physical & mental health
You can’t judge a book by its cover. This is true, but it doesn’t stop…
February 19, 2024
Three good reasons for using an electric toothbrush
It’s important to brush your teeth at least twice a day — you probably know…
December 7, 2023
Totara Orthodontists: A new name, but our commitment’s the same
We might have a new name, but for the team at Totara Orthodontics, everything is…
February 19, 2024
Improve Your Teeth with SureSmile
Would you like to improve your teeth? If so, there are several treatments available. One…
March 15, 2022
What is Invisalign?
Are you planning orthodontic treatment, for yourself or your child? If so, you’ve probably heard…
February 19, 2024
The Pros & Cons of metal dental braces
Not everybody is born with perfect teeth. So, Mother Nature's handiwork often requires some adjustment.…
February 19, 2024
Dos and dont’s while wearing braces
Guess what? Christmas is around the corner! And, after an extremely challenging year, we can’t…
February 19, 2024
The benefits of Invisalign
Like other Kiwi businesses, we could have done without the upheaval caused by COVID-19. Upon…
February 19, 2024
How we’re doing during the covid lockdown
Like many Kiwi businesses, we at Totara Orthodontists moved into lockdown on Wednesday the 25th…
February 19, 2024
How to protect yourself from Coronavirus
Right now, the world is in a panic over COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus. At…
December 5, 2023
Dental Monitoring
Are you trying to work out how to fit orthodontic treatment into your already busy…
February 19, 2024
Can orthodontic treatment make you look younger?
Dental braces aren’t just for teenagers. In fact, many of our patients are adults. And,…
July 26, 2019
Is Invisalign suitable for children?
Does your child need orthodontic treatment to straighten her teeth? There are several types of…
February 19, 2024
Totara Orthodontists’ Xmas round up
Christmas is just around the corner. And so, we thought the time is right to…
February 19, 2024
Fiona Turner’s favourite orthodontics blog posts of 2016
It’s been more than two years since we started this orthodontics blog. Writing it has…
February 19, 2024
Do pacifiers cause harm to baby’s teeth?
At Totara Orthodontists, patients often ask whether pacifiers can cause harm to their children. In…
February 19, 2024
How to stop your child sucking their thumb
Does your child suck their thumb? Don’t panic; it’s natural—ultrasound shows that babies suck their…
February 19, 2024
The Pros & Cons of metal dental braces
Not everybody is born with perfect teeth. So, Mother Nature's handiwork often requires some adjustment.…
February 19, 2024
Don’t let a dental braces malfunction spoil your holiday
You’re going on holiday. Great. For a week or two — maybe longer — you…
February 19, 2024
Braces-friendly snack ideas
Braces change the way you eat and certain snacks are better suited to eating when…
