Although a good dental hygiene routine means fewer people lose their teeth these days, it is inevitable that age, injury or decay may lead to tooth loss. Implant-based dental reconstruction is an effective way to recreate permanent, natural looking teeth. The article linked below highlights the benefit of implants and how they can transform your…
Baby/Milk Teeth
When do children lose teeth is a common question we get asked. Baby teeth arrive in pairs, starting with the lower front teeth, anytime from 5 months to 12months. By the age of 3 years most toddlers will have all 20 of their baby teeth. There is noreason to worry if teeth are a little…
Elderly patients need good dental care
The vice president of the Irish Dental Association, Dr Anne Twomey, has recently said that the unregulated use of fortified high sugar food supplements is affecting thousands of nursing home patients in Ireland. This is often compounded by a ‘gift’ culture, where patients receive sweets or soft drinks from their visitors. You can read the full…
Could tooth repair drug replace fillings?
Scientists at Kings College London have conducted research into a chemical that could encourage cells to heal. The drug, called Tideglusib, heightens the activity of stem cells in the dental pulp. You can read the full article on the BBC website here.
5 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Contain More Sugar Than A Doughnut
When you think of foods containing high levels of sugar, most people assume products advertised as ‘healthy’ would contain little to no sugar. But take a read of this article we found, which highlights five examples of foods you may think are healthy but have a high sugar content. 5 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Contain More…
How to make baby’s first dental visit less scary
Before taking your child to the dentist for the first time, there are some steps you can take to make the experience less frightening. Read more in this great article by Claire O’Mahony in the Irish Independent. Read the full article here.
Irish researchers develop ‘smart’ mouthguard
We were very interested to read this article by Erin McGuire in The Irish Times, about an Irish research project that will help in the fight against bruxism. The intelligent mouthguard, called ‘Smartsplint’, will collate data about how often you grind your teeth at night which your dentist will be then able to analyse. This data could help prevent long-term tooth damage which…
Dental decay in children on the increase
We recently read an article by Fiona Redden in The Irish Times, which discusses the increase in dental decay and thought it was worth sharing. The article mentions how a poor diet, an increase in sugary drinks (including dairy drinks) and poor brushing techniques are accelerating dental decay in children. Read the full article here.
Save your tooth
We all know that falling down is a part of playtime for children – whether it’s in the school yard, the playground or at home. In the unfortunate event where a tooth gets knocked out, it’s good to know what to do next. We found this great guide to help you preserve the tooth in…
How to brush your teeth… for kids
We found this fun video that helps to teach children the correct way to brush their teeth. So whether they’re just starting to brush on their own, or have been brushing for a while, why not play this video for them – adults can join in too! If you cannot see the video above, please…