Grinding Your Teeth

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…

Dental Sedation

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…

Tax Relief For 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…

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:…

Dental Implants

Dental implants Durable, long-lasting and natural in their appearance, dental implants are the most modern method of replacing missing teeth. The procedure involves fitting an implant which is made of Titanium, into…

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…