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Team Dental
Kensington

8 Kensington Avenue Kensington Whangārei 0112

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4.8

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Opening hours

Monday – Thursday:      10.00am - 4.00pm

Closed Saturday, and Public Holidays.

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A dental checkup includes a thorough check of teeth and gums.

If you’ve had a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to call us.

We provide regular general and emergency dental care for kids.

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We are open Monday to Friday. Call us 07 868 9581 Or Book a Dental Appointment

We’re here

to make you smile.

“I take great satisfaction in seeing patients feel at ease and comfortable in our clinic - even managing to have a laugh!”

I was born and raised in Te Tai Tokerau and proud to call Whangarei home.

With more than 12 years management experience in the dental industry I wholeheartedly believe that patients come first. At Team Dental we value the need to respect, empathise and care for patients’ varied needs and expectations.

I value working with such an experienced and genuinely caring team of clinicians and support staff who thrive on caring for our community.

Time away from the clinic is spent beaching, boating (nowhere near enough though), vocally supporting various sports, on tv and live, including Northland Football. Catching up with friends and family at every opportunity and making fantastic memories. Not least of all hanging with my favourite fur dog baby, Miller Devon the 1st.

Rachel Svenson Practice Manager
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Healthy, happy smiles.

Emma is amazing!! It's been a while in between my appointments and Emma made it feel like it's only been a couple of months! Emma was great at explaining the procedures in great detail and always a step ahead with the $ questions. Great service and overall communication and friendliness. Thanks Team Dental

Daniela Reed

Aww Emma is so awesome, very professional and so gentle, she is now my fav dentist and you are my fav Assistant, Jackie, thank you for great service

Dana Hobbs

Very professional. Fast and efficient. But took the time to explain everything. Made a Root Canal far more pleasant than was expecting. Thanks

Nicholas Vertue

I have been seeing Emma Ward for an extraction of a wisdom tooth and fillings and I have to say that she is a very awesome and kind dentist. Of course, the dental practice is not my favourite place to go, but Emma really makes you feel comfortable and explains everything so everyone can understand, Emma has a lot of patience und always comes up with different options. The receptionist and Emma's little helpers are very friendly, kind and understanding as well, I do feel good visiting this practice.

Ingo True

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4.5

Whatever dental treatment you need,

Team Dental can help.

Whether it’s an emergency and you need to see someone now; a filling, an extraction, a root canal treatment, dentures, a crown or any other dental need – we can help!

Our experienced Kensington Dentists practice all aspects of general dentistry, plus we also have an on site Hygienist caring for your needs.

If you are in need of an affordable dentist and a pleasant, caring dental experience call us today!

New patients are welcome at Team Dental Kensington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sort of anaesthetic / sedation do you offer?

Local anaesthetic provides a total pain block in most cases. For anxious patients or difficult surgery we provide intravenous sedation. A consultation appointment is essential if you are thinking about intravenous sedation. Note: This is not a general anaesthetic.

Does dental work hurt?
Modern dental treatment should be almost pain-free. The initial injection can be a bit painful but in most cases we can apply a topical anaesthetic to the area before we inject. If the procedure starts to hurt, your dentist will stop immediately.
What should I do if I knock my tooth?

Ring the surgery as soon as you can and let us know what happened. We will see you asap to assess and document the trauma to the mouth and look at ACC options. Even if there doesn’t appear to be any damage, problems can arise later. In children, registration of accident injury is very important as it may involve damage to a permanent tooth that has not come through yet. A traumatic injury to the teeth can have an unpredictable outcome, so it’s always a good idea to have the accident checked and documented.

Do wisdom teeth have to come out?

Not always, but a wisdom tooth is your third molar tooth and often there is not enough room in your mouth for them so they become impacted (jammed against another tooth or bone, and can become infected), so they often have to be removed for comfort. There are a number of reasons why wisdom teeth may cause problems and if they’re causing pain and infection, we recommend their extraction.

What is your payment policy?

We require payment on the day of treatment. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available.

Do you see children?

Yes we do. Under the Government Special Dental Benefits scheme, we provide emergency temporary treatment of children and adolescents up to them turning 18. If the appointment is the result of an accident or trauma, we provide temporary and ongoing treatment to all age groups through ACC.

When should a tooth be crowned?

A tooth should be crowned when it’s compromised and or damaged to the extent it’s in danger of breaking. A crown strengthens and protects the tooth that remains. Some people have crowns placed over their teeth for cosmetic reasons.

Can I apply for financial assistance for my dental treatment?

We can issue WINZ quotes and in the case of accident or trauma partial ACC assistance is sometimes available.

How can I replace a missing tooth?

There are three options; partial denture, bridge or an implant and an implant will require a referral to an oral surgeon.

Why don’t I just get them all pulled out and get dentures, surely it’s cheaper?

Dentures provide a cost effective, practical and cosmetic solution for those with problem teeth. If you do need to have full upper and/or lower dentures the initial cost of the dentures will vary, and the dentures will need to be adjusted as the gums shrink over time. Most dentist are very hesitant to pull out good or patent teeth and partial dentures are available that allow you to keep your good teeth for as long as possible.

My tooth is infected what are my options?

In all cases an infection in the mouth must be addressed as untreated dental infections can be very serious. In some cases a tooth infection can be remedied with a course of antibiotics. Drugs will deal with the infection, but the underlying problem remains, so, don’t forget to return to your dentist to find a permanent solution to the problem.

Do you have set prices, or is it price per appointment?

It’s difficult to provide a quote over the phone, but we can give you a price range for the various treatments. Your dentist will tell you how much the treatment is likely to cost before they start. We advise you to visit the practice for an appointment to discuss different options with you.

Do you do Invisalign clear aligners?

Yes we do at our 16th Ave practice in Tauranga.

Do you do orthodontics?

No, but we can assess your condition and then refer you to a local orthodontist.

Do you do whitening?

Yes, we have the facilities to make you a whitening tray and provide the necessary whitening solution, this process takes up to a week, or, we have ready-to-go whitening treatments available.

Do you offer payment plans?

Zip is a popular buy-now-pay-later service that offers you the flexibility to pay for your dental treatment, all while enjoying interest-free payments. With a credit limit of up to $1000 and a user-friendly application process, Zip Payments has become a game-changer.

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