If you or a child has one of their front adult teeth knocked out, don’t panic- we can try to save it. Find it and pick it up by the crown (the…
Tooth Grinding and Jaw (TMJ) Pain
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…
Fissure Sealants
Fissure Sealants: The adult first permanent molar teeth tend to come into the mouth at just six years old. They’re probably the teeth that the cause most problems later in life because…
Tooth-brushing- which toothpaste suits you?
Which toothpaste should you use? The Whiskey toothpaste advert below seductively promises- “Why fight oral hygiene: enjoy it !” but I’m guessing that most people are going to be looking at a…
Smoking and the Gums
Smoking and the Gums (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…
Children’s Dentistry
We love to see to children, ideally before there are any problems, because creating a happy and positive experience early helps to avoid dental-phobia later in life. Learning to look after your…
Nervous Patients
One in four people would describe themselves as being afraid of going to the dentist. The main reasons given are worrying that the treatment will be painful and concern that the visit…
Meet the Team
Our wonderful team at Swords Dental. See www.swords-dental.ie/our-team-swords
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 common dental emergencies and how to deal with them.…
Athelete’s suffer tooth decay
From Irish Times – Irish Dental Association president says 76% of those in 2012 Olympics had gum disease Fit and athletic men and women are increasingly suffering from cavities because of…