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.…
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…
Cold Sores
Cold Sores A cold sore is a small, painful, blistered area. They usually happen where the lip joins the surrounding skin. The blisters are painful and dry up to make a yellow…
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…
First trip to the dentist
First trip to the dentist: Opinions vary on the recommended age for a first trip to the dentist. At Swords Dental we recommend parents bring their child along for their first visit…
Tooth Whitening
Tooth 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 process…
Sensitive Teeth
Sensitive Teeth This is an extremely common condition that affects about 15% of the population. Is is characterised by short, sharp pain from areas of exposed dentine. This is where the the…
What can the mouth tell us about your health?
What can the mouth tell us about your health? Regular dental care is critical to the overall health of your gums and teeth. What you may not know is that we can…
Implants
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 usually made of titanium, into…