Swords Dental are delighted to be offering the option of conscious sedation for our patients. Nervous Patients Many people are a bit anxious about attending a dentist. For some people however, this…
Dental Hygienist Swords Dental
Charlotte Quinn Charlotte joined our team during 2016 and brings with her fourteen years experience as a Dental Hygienist. Originally from South Africa, Charlotte completed a Certificate Course in Dental Nursing followed…
Chewing gum and your teeth.
It can help prevent tooth decay, as long as you choose a sugarless gum. Acid forms in your mouth after eating food or drinking sugary drinks. This acid would otherwise attack the tooth…
Dental Emergencies
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.…
Dental Specialists
There are various dental specialities. Dental specialists often deal with the more difficult cases within their own particular discipline. I’ll give a brief outline of some of the more common ones- Orthodontists:…
Oral Cancer
How can I make sure that my mouth stays healthy? Visit a dentist regularly even if you wear dentures. This is especially important if you smoke and drink alcohol. We will check…
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…
Bottle Decay
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…
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…