Dentistry for the elderly 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.…
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 fissure sealants because the diet between 6-12…
Hygienist
Hygienist We still have some Hygienist appointments at Swords Dental if anyone would like to come in before Christmas. This is just a quick explanation as to why we often recommend Hygienist…
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…
Fissue Sealing Teeth
Fissure Sealing Teeth 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…
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…
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…
Dentistry while pregnant
Dentistry while pregnant: 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…
Dental Hygienist
Dental 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…
Smoking and gum disease
Smoking and gum disease 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 going to…