Blog: Family Dentistry

On the dental calendar, the 20th day of March marks World Oral Health Day and the theme for 2026 is that “A Happy Mouth… is a Happy Life”, which aims to encourage ...

When I was a child, I dreaded going to the dentist. The unfamiliar smells, the strange noises, and the fear of the unknown made every visit overwhelming. That anxiety stayed with me for years, but it ...

One of the toughest challenges I believe as a dentist is treating young patients because your earliest experiences at the dentist will impact your lifelong dental journey. A poor experience as a child at the dentist can have a lingering impact and may ...

Pregnancy brings many changes, and your mouth is no exception. Many people focus on nutrition, rest, medical checkups, however, oral health is often overlooked.

The hormonal ...

As an Oral Health Therapist, one of the most common misconceptions I encounter is the belief that baby teeth don't matter because “They're going to fall out anyways”. 

In September this year, Manar and myself traveled to the beautiful city of Istanbul in Turkiye, to attend the FDI World Dental Congress. At the congress we were ...

Saying hello to April 2024 means that in 6 months, Northvale Dental will be celebrating its 4^th Birthday. How time flies!

Our vision, as a practice, is to exceed patient expectations with a dental experience that will promote a lifelong relationship built on trust, confidence, quality of work and exceptional patient care.

We are so humbled and honoured to ...

It’s mid-July 2021 and what a rollercoaster year it has been so far! As we’ve come to the end of another school holidays, today I am reflecting on the one thing parents struggle with, and sometimes are embarrassed to ask me for advice on. How do I get my child to brush? It’s not uncommon for me to be met ...