Dentistry for the elderly

Dentistry for the elderly Am I certain to lose my teeth? No. With the right home care and help from your dental team, it is possible to keep your teeth for life.…

Hygienist

Hygienist We still have some Hygienist appointments at Swords Dental if anyone would like to come in before Christmas. This is just a quick explanation as to why we often recommend Hygienist…

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance with Vhi Dental Swords Dental is a member of the Vhi Direct Pay Dental Network. – Vhi Dental members can avail of Direct Payment of their plan benefits when they…

Toothbrushing

TOOTHBRUSHING This is a very easy thing to do yet we are all busy rushing around that we tend to miss the same surfaces all the time. Top tip! SLOW DOWN It…

Smoking and the teeth

Smoking and the teeth (depressing stuff) It is said that quitting smoking is harder than giving up heroin- so the odds aren’t great. Heroin is also bad for the teeth but I’m…

Flossing your teeth.

Flossing your teeth. After tooth-brushing, flossing once a day is the next most important way of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Brushing the teeth is great for cleaning the tooth surfaces…

Which toothpaste should you use?

Which toothpaste should you use? The basic answer is that most of the popular toothpastes are very similar. Fluoride is the key ingredient, which strengthens the enamel and helps remineralise areas damaged…

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist An estimated 75% of Irish people suffer from some form of periodontal disease or gum disease. The mouth can be a major source of chronic release of bacteria into the…

Smoking and gum disease

Smoking and gum disease It is said that quitting smoking is harder than giving up heroin- so the odds aren’t great. Heroin is also bad for the teeth but I’m going to…

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Our Dental Hygienist is here to help    Did you know?  An estimated 75% of Irish people suffer from some form of periodontal disease or gum disease.  The mouth can be a major…