Dave Richards talks THE BEAUTY OF NATURAL TEETH
Natural Smile, a beacon of dental excellence, is dedicated to restoring the beauty of natural teeth and creating radiant smiles.
The name Natural Smile conjures up thoughts of radiant smiles. Can you share the inspiration behind your practice and the name Natural Smile?
The inspiration for our name comes from our desire to rebuild radiant natural smiles to recreate natural teeth. Find out more at drdaverichards.nz.
What sets your dental clinic apart from others?
We aim to always provide the best treatment and care, using the latest dental technology, and offer the best clinical practice to all our patients.
What innovative techniques or technologies do you employ to ensure patients achieve their dream smiles?
We use Cerec technology and 3D printers. Its the latest technology to have revolutionised dentistry, enabling dream smiles.
Could you tell us about any other cutting-edge dental technologies or techniques that you employ?
Computer-aided software allows use to provide same day crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant crowns. This reduces appointment time so that patients can carry on with their schedules.
For those who may have dental anxiety, how do you and your team ensure a welcoming and stress-free experience?
Our team provides a friendly, inviting, and caring approach, welcoming patients into the clinic. We know a lot of patients associate dentistry with medical smells and noises so we combat this by infusing fresh scents into the clinic along with calming music.
How do you prioritise patient comfort and relaxation during dental procedures, and what amenities or features do you offer to create a calming atmosphere in your clinic?
We do this initially by understanding patients’ wants and needs from the communication between the clinician, staff, and patient. The features we use are relaxing music, and tranquil flatscreen videos during surgeries with the relaxing smells of essential oils.
Could you provide some insights into the connection between oral health and general wellbeing?
We believe, with proven scientific research, that good oral health leads to better overall wellbeing. A stable diet consisting of natural foods leads to less erosion of the teeth.
What advice do you give to parents when it comes to instilling good oral hygiene habits in their children from a young age?
This is a common question we get asked! The best advice is to limit sugar intake, stick to natural foods, and create a reward system for two-minute brushing mornings and evenings to make it a fun activity for children.
Anything else you’d like to add?
Here a Natural Smile we like to build relationships with patients that means they feel they can speak freely and discuss any issues or concerns. We believe the best treatment comes from understanding, communication and trust between clinicians and patients. We love what we do at Natural Smile!
