Clik here to view.
Merry Christmas and Happy 2017
Wishing all our patients, their families and friends, a Merry Christmas and a happy new year for 2017
View ArticleWhy do we have bad teeth?
Why are our teeth so bad? Why do we get tooth decay and crooked teeth? It may have something to do with what we eat, not just today – but 10,000 years ago! Unlike most animals, humans have undergone a...
View ArticleDental health and pregnancy
Being pregnant is incredibly exciting. And it’s a time when you need to pay particular attention to looking after your teeth, especially your gums, with regular dental checkups and cleans. During...
View ArticleSleep Apnoea
Snoring Laboured breathing during sleep Excessive sweatiness and/or restlessness during sleep Excessive day time sleepiness and/or morning tiredness or head aches Pauses in breathing and/or...
View Article5 ways poor oral hygiene is making you sick
Here we’ve put together five of the more common ways poor dental hygiene can negatively affect your health. We strongly advise that if you are suffering from any of the problems below, or you are...
View ArticleCaring for your denture
If you’ve recently started wearing dentures, you know how important they are for maintaining your facial structure and helping you enjoy your favorite meals. Wearing dentures shouldn’t cause you extra...
View ArticleWhat is an inlay?
Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are used by dentists in order to repair the back teeth that are suffering from mild to moderate decay. They can also be used to repair fractured or...
View ArticleMy oral health routine
Maintaining healthy habits when it comes to taking care of your teeth is absolutely necessary. We often only think about the short-term consequences of our actions, which leads to poor dental health...
View ArticleClik here to view.
QI facts in dentistry
If you’re in the mood to expand your knowledge when it comes to teeth and oral health, we’ve got some interesting bits of trivia for you! Did you know that tooth decay in children is a new concept?...
View ArticleWhat is biofilm?
This will be the first in a number of posts about biofilms. This is not about cinematic experiences involving Richard Attenborough and lovely furry animals but about something you encounter every day...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Summer tooth whitening special offer
We are running a summer whitening special offer incorporating upper and lower custom whitening trays and a 30 minute hygienist visit, all this for €295. Just give us a call on 051 421453 to arrange an...
View ArticleHow do biofilms form?
This is part 2 in a series of posts about Biofilms. Where Biofilms Form Biofilms happily colonize many household surfaces in the bath and kitchen, including toilets, sinks, countertops, and cutting...
View ArticleControlling your biofilm (cleaning the kitchen)
This is the third in a series of posts about biofilms and how they relate to you. We have learned that biofilm (plaque) builds up on your teeth, or oral appliances, and the net effect is to cause...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What’s your happy meal?
Today’s nutritional approaches to oral health go beyond “don’t eat sugar.” “Adequate nutrition is important in disease prevention, and nutritional counseling is becoming an increasingly important...
View ArticleCracked Tooth
Cracked and fractured teeth are common dental problems. As people retain their natural teeth longer (due to advances in dental technology), the likelihood of cracked teeth increases. There are many...
View ArticleDo I have gum disease?
Signs & Symptoms of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive condition and the leading cause of tooth loss amongst adults in the...
View ArticleTell me about dentures
Dentures & Partial Dentures A denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even...
View ArticleHow to Properly Brush and Floss
Brushing and flossing are of paramount importance to oral hygiene. Though bi-annual professional dental cleanings remove plaque, tartar and debris, excellent homecare methods are equally valuable....
View ArticleSnoring – not my problem?
Sleep Apnoea is a sleep breathing disorder that is characterised by repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep. Pauses occur several times per hour and last for over 10 seconds. As the blood-oxygen...
View ArticleWhat is biofilm?
This will be the first in a number of posts about biofilms. This is not about cinematic experiences involving Richard Attenborough and lovely furry animals but about something you encounter every day...
View Article