Even though they are temporary, your child’s baby teeth are important. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as bottle decay. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their…
Bad Breath
Bad Breath is a common condition that can cause much embarrassment. About 90% of the time the mouth is the source of this problem. The good news is that by taking a…
State Support for Dentistry in Ireland on the Wane.
State support for dental treatment, through PRSI and medical card schemes, has fallen from a high of almost €150 million in 2009 to less than €75 million last year. Data also shows,…
Is Chocolate Bad for your Teeth?
The answer is maybe not as bad as you might think. Studies have suggested that eating chocolate on a daily basis over years can actually improve your overall brain function. The The Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study was conducted…
Nervous Dental 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…
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 changes in your hormone…
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 On Dental Treatment
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 years. The relief can…
Water Fluoridation
In common with every other recognised national dental association across the world, the Irish Dental Association strongly supports the policy of fluoridation in Ireland as an essential element of oral health policy.…
Teeth Whitening
At Swords Dental, we use a tray system for all our tooth whitening cases. This involves taking impressions of the teeth at an initial appointment and demonstrating the whitening…