Grinding 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…
Vhi Dental
Vhi Dental Swords Dental is a member of the Vhi Direct Pay Dental Network. Vhi Dental members can avail of Direct Payment of their plan benefits when they attend a dentist or…
Dental Sedation
Dental Sedation Nervous Patients Many people are a bit anxious about attending a dentist. For some people however, this fear is more pronounced and can be classified as a dental phobia. This…
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 For Dentistry
Tax Relief For Dentistry 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…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and taking out teeth. Nowadays many people turn to cosmetic dentistry, or aesthetic dentistry, as a way of improving their appearance.…
Smoking and the teeth
Smoking and the teeth (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…
Dentistry for older people
Dentistry for older people 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.…
Tooth grinding and clenching
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…
Which toothpaste should you use?
Which toothpaste should you use? The basic answer is that most of the popular toothpastes are very similar. Fluoride is the key ingredient, which strengthens the enamel and helps remineralise areas damaged…