It doesn’t have to feel daunting.
The process of getting things sorted
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Your preferred healthcare provider will be able to help with your referral to us. Referrals ensure that more than one team is in-the-loop and keeping an eye on your well-being.
•Dentists/Dental Specialists
•Clinical Dental Technicians
•General Practitioners/Medical Specialists
•Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
•Midwives
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We will go over any issues and concerns you have to determine the best course of action. Quite often additional radiographs (X-rays) are required to see where nerves and other important structures are. Occasionally a 3-d image (CBCT) is required and this can be performed on the day.
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Together, once we have decided on a treatment direction, the images and scans will be assessed to determine the best approach. Particularly with dental implants, we use 3D digital planning to decide on the best approach.
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Finally, after all of this preparation, we are going ahead with the procedure. Variance can occur if what we encounter deivates from the original work-up. Life is hard to predict sometimes, but our experience and specialised skills enable us to smooth out any bumps in your journey.
Core Services
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Wisdom teeth (third molars)
Where better to look than specialists in wisdom teeth removal? Whether or not you have health insurance, get in touch for us to talk more about the options available to help you.
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Removing/replacing teeth
If you’re needing a tooth removed and are concerned about the gap that it might leave, preservation of the tooth extraction site is the first step to having a dental implant.
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Biopsies and minor surgery
If you have a lump or bump on the inside of you lips, cheeks and tongue that you would like removed or examined, reach out!
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Procedural sedation (IV, Nitrous oxide)
Procedural sedation helps to alleviate anxiety. Unlike a general anaesthetic, you will still be able to breathe on your own without the need for a ventilator.
We’ve done this before.
Although we’re dental specialists in the field of oral surgery, we do not work in isolation; we often work with your dentist or clinician to help deliver the best outcome possible. Please speak with your dentist or talk to us about any issues you might have with your smile. We look after more than just teeth.
The healthcare landscape is rapidly changing, with advances in techniques and procedures occuring constantly. We keep abreast with the latest research and scientific literature to ensure a contemporary, evidence-based approach.
223 Spey Street, Invercargill, NZ
Days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri Mr N Tan, Oral Surgeon
Mr P I Christmas, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (Retired)
Phone
(03) 218 3320