Fissure Sealants

Fissure Sealants. The adult first permanent molar teeth tend to come into the mouth at just six years old. This is a critical period for protecting them because the diet between 6-12…

Tax Relief For Dentistry

Tax Relief For Dentistry A lot of people are unaware that you are entitled to  tax relief  of 20% on advanced dental treatments that have been carried out in the last four…

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and taking out teeth. Nowadays many people turn to cosmetic dentistry, or aesthetic dentistry, as a way of improving their appearance.…

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…

Dentistry for older people

Dentistry for older people 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.…

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…

Cold Sores

Cold Sores A cold sore is a small, painful, blistered area. They usually happen where the lip joins the surrounding skin. The blisters are painful and dry up to make a yellow…

Tooth grinding and clenching

Tooth grinding and clenching is incredibly common. It is thought to affect 10% of the population, but about 80% of the people who do it aren’t aware of it. It is most…

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…

First trip to the dentist

First trip to the dentist: Opinions vary on the recommended age for a first trip to the dentist. At Swords Dental  we recommend parents bring their child along for their first visit…