Dental Cleaning for PRSI Patients Patients who are covered by PRSI ( including the self-employed) are now entitled to a free check up and subsidised dental cleaning at a cost of 15…
Composite Bonding
Composite Bonding The demand for cosmetic dentistry is increasing, with whitening procedures, braces and veneers becoming more and more common. The problem is, braces can be a slow and painful process, and veneers involve…
Facial Aesthetics
Facial Aesthetics Facial aesthetics are a range of non-surgical treatments that are now available at Swords Dental Facial aesthetics soften expression lines on a temporary basis. With in-depth anatomical knowledge of the face…
Dentistry during level 5
Dentistry during level 5 We’ve just had confirmation from the government that we will remain open for all treatment as an essential service during level 5 restrictions Patients are entitled to travel…
Children’s check-ups
Children’s check-ups The incoming President of the Irish Dental Association (IDA) has stressed that back to school time is the perfect reminder for booking your dental check-up, and this year it has…
Hygienist
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 bloodstream,…
Tongue Tie
Tongue Tie What is a tongue tie? Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a problem that is present at birth. It happens when the tissue that attaches the tongue to the bottom of the…
Covid-19
Covid-19 Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our Clinic. Our infection control processes are made so that…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) dental patient update
Coronavirus (COVID-19) dental patient update Dentists have been forced to weigh the risk in what we do at this time against the service we want to provide for you. We will continue…
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…