Do you suffer from jaw pain, recurrent headaches or tooth grinding? About 10% of the adult population suffer with these problems and it often goes undiagnosed. If you suffer from any of…
Oral Cancer
How can I make sure that my mouth stays healthy? Visit a dentist regularly even if you wear dentures. This is especially important if you smoke and drink alcohol. When brushing your…
Dental Emergencies
Dental Emergencies- What to do if you’re in trouble: Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Here are some…
Pregnancy and the Mouth.
Pregnancy and the mouth: Congratulations! I’d imagine, while pregnant, most mothers to be tend to fixate on the health of their babies. Its important to remember your own health too. Unfortunately, the…
Is chewing gum good for your teeth?
It can help prevent tooth decay, as long as you choose a sugarless gum. Acid forms in your mouth after eating food or drinking sugary drinks. This acid would otherwise attack the tooth…
Water Fluoridation
An article from the Irish Times discussing some of the myths about the use of Fluoride to protect teeth. I would highly recommend the film that’s mentioned, Dr Strangelove (nothing to do…
Toddler Toothbrushing
Toddler Toothbrushing: Getting your toddler to brush their teeth can be a bit of a battle. Dr Lyndsey McTavish-Lynam shares some tips. Lyndsey has a two little ones. A 2 year old…
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…
Flossing
We need to talk about Flossing… After tooth-brushing, flossing once a day is the next most important way of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Break off a piece about 18 inches…
DENTAL SPECIALISTS
There are various dental specialities. Specialists often deal with the more difficult cases within their own particular discipline. I’ll give a brief outline of some of the more common ones- Orthodontists: Straighten…