A balanced approach: Christchurch Boutique Dental
At one Christchurch dental clinic, dentistry has evolved to a technology-driven art from. Metropol catches up with trailblazing holistic dentist Dr David Kao from Christchurch Boutique Dental about his craft.
WHAT IS HOLISTIC DENTISTRY?
“Holistic dentistry is how I describe our philosophy. It’s a balanced approach, we consider the whole form and function of a client’s teeth, jaw and face to inform what we do.
“Not only do we apply our knowledge of the medical science behind dentistry, but we use cutting-edge technology and our specialist expertise so our work not only improves oral health, but it gives clients a precise and natural cosmetic result, too.”
TELL US ABOUT YOUR USE OF A MICROSCOPE IN YOUR WORK.
“We use cutting-edge microscopic technology to deliver design-guided, natural results. The microscope allows us to create results 20 times more precise than the naked human eye can register, whether that’s sealing a root canal, perfecting a crown, bridge or veneer, or grafting tissue.
“We also use digital photo and video scanning and modelling technology for everything from modelling tooth implants to cosmetic smile design.”
WHAT KIND OF TREATMENTS DO BOUTIQUE DENTAL DO?
“We know the connection between facial aesthetics and dentistry performance is important. So, as well as a full range of dental procedures – fillings, crowns, bridges, periodontal, root canals, gum and oral surgery, and implants – we also offer cosmetic dentistry including Invisalign, digital smile design, teeth whitening, veneers, dermal fillers and Botox.”
Find Christchurch Boutique Dental at 105 Wainui Street, Riccarton Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm. Phone (03) 925 9929. www.boutiquedental.co.nz
