It isn’t pleasant, but sometimes you need to have a tooth removed. There are numerous scenarios in which extraction will be necessary. Here are the most common offenders.

Repair is not practical

A tooth may have such extensive decay, or have been fractured in such an extreme manner, that extraction may be deemed more appropriate than any other form of procedure for patients near Monkstown. In these cases, it may be that an obstacle has presented itself, which prevents other forms of surgery. These obstacles do not necessarily have to be physical and it may just be that the cost of treatment is too much. If you suffer from gum disease, this can also lead to extraction. As gum disease advances, your tooth may be supported less and less by the surrounding bone and could come loose. Here, extraction may be the only viable option. 

To prepare for braces

Orthodontic treatment is used to perfect the alignment of a patient’s teeth. In some scenarios there may be a discrepancy between the size of a patient’s jaw and the space required to improve the alignment of the teeth. In such a situation, some teeth may require extraction. 

Poorly positioned and non-functioning teeth

Wisdom teeth have a habit of coming through at an awkward angle, often provided endless irritation to a person’s cheek. These serve as a prime example of teeth that may need to be removed due to their positioning. Some teeth can also serve little functional process but carry with them the potential for future complications. Wisdom teeth, due to their position in the mouth, can, for example, create oral hygiene problems, as they are hard to clean. This can lead to problems for the surrounding teeth and thus wisdom teeth may be viable for extraction.

Talk to us

Regardless of how you get there, Dublin18 Dental Care will be able help you along every step of the procedure. If you have any worries or queries, please do contact the practice!

Any kind of damage to your teeth can feel like a nightmare scenario if you don’t know what treatments are available to you. Several varieties of procedure are available, each one being better suited to treating certain types of damage.

Treating a chipped tooth

We’ll start with the least severe of the three. In minor cases, where the damage is purely cosmetic, you will most likely be recommended dental veneers. Veneers are wafer thin shells of material that are bonded to the teeth and help conceal aesthetic blemishes. If the chip is more extreme, or if you are experiencing difficulty eating or drinking with that tooth, a crown may be more appropriate. A crown is like a cap, which sits upon the damaged tooth, both protecting it and improving its appearance.  Cosmetic bonding may also be deemed appropriate. This is a process where a dental composite material is applied to the teeth, which can be used to fill in and conceal a chip.

A tooth is knocked out 

It is possible to re-insert a knocked out tooth, provided you haven’t lost it! In such a situation you should contact your dentist immediately. If you’ve lost it, or the tooth itself cannot be salvaged, there are plenty of options available outside of an unsightly gap, the most common being dentures, bridges and implants. Dentures are removable replacements for your teeth and can look incredibly convincing and feel extremely comfortable for patients near Carrickmine with missing teeth. Dental bridges are a little more permanent than dentures. A bridge is essentially a false tooth that is anchored to the surrounding teeth. Dental implants are the most effective in the replacement of teeth and shouldn’t affect the surrounding teeth during the replacement surgery, something that can occur with bridges. 

Fractured Teeth

Fractured teeth are handled in a similar way to chipped teeth and use the same procedures. Which treatment is the most appropriate is determined by the extent of the damage.

Your teeth are different from the rest of your body, in that they cannot regenerate new material when damaged has occurred. If you break a bone or scrape your knee your body will repair the injury, creating new bone or skin to correct the damage. However, if dental enamel is worn, broken or damaged it will not be able to regrow and will gradually become worse if left untreated.

What can I do to look after my teeth?

Caring for your teeth is incredibly easy and it just requires persistence to prevent the development of any problems. A good dental health routine should occur daily and should include:

Brushing

Brushing your teeth is the bedrock of your dental health and should take up two minutes of your time in the morning and before you go to bed. Brushing removes the build-up or plaque and debris that lead to dental health problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. For the best results brush in small circular motions, using a fluoride toothpaste and a soft bristled brush. Using a soft brush also allows you to gently clean the gums.

Flossing

Flossing is often forgotten, but it is an essential action to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Flossing removes the plaque and debris trapped between the teeth, which cannot be reached using a toothbrush. Flossing also helps clean the gums, for complete dental health.

Mouthwash

Mouthwash is the crowning glory of your dental health routine and rinses any leftover bacteria from the mouth. Mouthwash is also a great idea if you like fresh smiling breath.

Although something you can’t do every day visiting your Dublin dentist every 6 months will also ensure that your teeth are in the very best of health and will prevent the development of any dental problems.

A daily routine is sure to keep your teeth gleaming and healthy for years to come.

I can give you one answer you probably weren’t expecting: Teeth grinding. In a recent study, thirteen patients suffering from severe teeth grinding were treated with Anti wrinkle injections and the results indicate it may be an effective treatment. Much more research needs to be carried out, however, before this can be considered a proper method of treatment, so I’ll now speak of Anti wrinkle’s more conventional uses.

Standard Usage

Anti wrinkle injections can be used for a variety of different conditions, from purportedly treating muscle spasms to aiding the muscles of those afflicted with motor neuron disease, but it’s most widely reported use tends to be for cosmetic issues. For the most part, Anti wrinkle injections are used for a kind of non-invasive face-lift and is capable of treating wrinkles, frown lines and crow’s feet. It can also be used to plump up lips, treat deep smile lines, smokers’ lines and even some scars for patients near Stillorgan.

What is it?

An anti wrinkle injection is a safe bacterial toxin, which relaxes the face and subsequently lessens the appearance of wrinkles of patients near Stillorgan.

Treatment Procedure

Treatment can, quite literally, take ten minutes and the toxin simply needs to be injected into the desired area. Improvements should be noticeable within two to three days, but improvements will continue to emerge for up to a month. The results should last for up to four months, so regular top ups will be required to sustain a wrinkle free appearance. It should be noted that the procedure should only carry with it a minimal amount of pain. Sometimes a dentist may use a form of anaesthetic during treatment, especially during treatment for fuller lips.

Will my face look natural after treatment?

In a word: Yes. Although the effects of the treatment will be visible for about three days, Anti wrinkle injections will not leave you totally expressionless. Anti wrinkle injections simply reduces muscle activity, it does not stop it. Rest assured, you will still be able to look incredibly smug post treatment when you look younger and fresher than your now jealous friends.

Dental veneers, sometimes called false nails for the mouth, are thin shells of tooth coloured material, which are attached to the teeth to cover up any aesthetic ailments a patient near Leopardstown may suffer from, such as: Broken, damaged, discoloured and, to an extent, crooked teeth. They can also help cover up tooth gaps. Veneers do come in a variety of types- here is a quick rundown of the popular varieties. 

Porcelain or composite veneers? 

At their most basic, veneers come in to two types: Porcelain and composite. Composite veneers are lower in price than porcelain, but are best for the treatment of small cracks or chips. They can also maintain are larger portion of the natural tooth. Porcelain veneers, in contrast, are stronger, with a more natural appearance and can last five to ten times longer than composite veneers, meaning porcelain veneers may be cheaper in the long run. During the procedure, a small part of your tooth will be removed. The amount removed will be equivalent in size to the thickness of the veneer being produced.

Lumineers

Lumineers are like standard dental veneers, but ultra thin and ultra strong. Their thickness is comparable to contact lenses. In contrast to standard veneers, very little of your natural tooth structure needs to be altered to accommodate them. As a result the procedure is often reversible, unlike with normal veneers. Lumineers are, unsurprisingly, more expensive than standard veneers as only one laboratory produces them.  

Da Vinci veneers

Da Vinci veneers are one of the most trusted veneers brands and have been featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover TV programme. Da Vinci veneers purport to be thinner, stronger and more resilient to staining than standard veneers. 

Consultation! Consultation!

If any of the types of veneer listed above piqued your interest, then make sure to contact Dublin18 Dental Care!

 

Braces are often, rather nastily, compared to train tracks, and, in a sense, braces are a bit like a train ride to some heavenly destination; it just takes a good while and you have to pass through a multitude of small nations, each with their own bureaucratic methods of nuisance, before you get there. Before this analogy gets a bit sidetracked, it’s important to focus on braces as being a means towards an incredibly desirable end, but you need to learn how to make a potentially uncomfortable journey as painless as possible. 

Foods to avoid

The dining cart of our metaphorical brace train will, sadly, have a limited menu. The main objective is to avoid anything that could loosen or break your brace. Apples, for instance, are fine provided you cut them first, but bagels and hard rolls are notorious for bending wires and loosening brackets. Bubble gum poses no major threat, but will be a real nuisance to clean up. Crunchy stuff like hard sweet, crisps and nuts are a no-go, but most meats should be fine, provided they’re not too tough and there is no threat of accidentally gnawing a bone. Pizza is fine, just not the crusts, and now would also be a good time to give up a few bad habits: Biting your nails or chewing on pencils won’t do much good to your brace. Avoid sugary and starchy foods where possible: Bacteria can feed on the sugar and starch, creating plaque and if you don’t keep your teeth clean while wearing braces your teeth can scar!

Cleaning

Cleaning your teeth while wearing braces shouldn’t be a daunting task for patients near Deansgrange. Brush your teeth three times a day with fluoride toothpaste, paying particular attention to where the gums and teeth meet.  At night, after brushing, do not rinse your mouth! This will leave some fluoride on your teeth and make them stronger. Purchasing Interdental brushes will also help with cleaning the brace itself as they can get around the brackets of a fixed brace.

 

 

 

We all know that dental hygiene is important, for several reasons. Cleaning and flossing teeth regularly helps stop tooth decay and thus helps prevent damage. Keeping a clean mouth helps prevent bad breath, and also helps teeth look their most brilliant and white, to ensure a bright smile you can be proud of flashing. However, no matter how much we try to keep our teeth clean, certain foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee and red wine, as well as cigarettes, can stain teeth and cause them to become discoloured. Some degree of discolouration is normal, but it can be easy to feel self-conscious about this and wish there was a way to achieve brighter, whiter teeth, but without the need for expensive artificial tooth-whitening procedures.

Beyond ™ Pearl White ® Whitening toothpaste

Thankfully, help is at hand in the form of Beyond Pearl White toothpaste. Using this dentist-recommended toothpaste regularly will not only help to keep your teeth clean and protected, but it will also help whiten your teeth. The toothpaste contains a powerful stain remover, calcium peroxide, which will help remove stains inside the teeth, while its fluoride will ensure that your teeth remain clean so there is no further build-up. Surface stains are also gently removed by regularly using Beyond Pearl White toothpaste and it will also remove tartar build-up and plaque, leaving teeth feeling smooth, looking shiny and protected against bacteria and plaque. In addition, the fresh minty flavour will leave your breath smelling and feeling fresh. Two varieties of the toothpaste are available, Advanced Formula to ensure a thorough clean, and Sensitivity Formula, suitable for more sensitive teeth. This toothpaste is now available exclusively from Dublin18 Dental Care near Monkstown, and is in high demand, so place your order today to ensure that you don’t miss out.  

It goes without saying that taking care of our teeth is of vital importance. Without healthy, strong teeth, we cannot eat properly or speak correctly, not to mention the negative way unhealthy teeth affect our appearance. Yet no matter how much care we take of our teeth, accidents can still happen. Some of the worst problems that affect our teeth can occur quickly, when we least expect it, rather than as part of a gradual process. These sorts of ‘immediate’ problems can range from trauma– such as having a tooth knocked out or chipped in an accident – to an abscess suddenly making itself known by causing extreme pain that simply cannot (and should not) just be covered up with painkillers. When problems like this strike, it’s important that you visit a dentist for emergency dental care.

Emergency dentistry at Dublin18 Dental Care

When problems such as chipped teeth, abscesses, loosened teeth or any unexplained severe pain in your mouth make themselves known, the first thing you should do is call the dentist. It’s not worth thinking that you should put it off, or just try to ‘grin and bear it’, as this will not only cause you to suffer, but could lead to further problems if the problem is not treated right away. Try to call Dublin18 Dental Care near Foxrock straight away, and we will try to see you as soon as possible, on the same day, to ensure that the problem can be solved as swiftly. This includes on Saturdays, when emergency dentistry is also available.  We can help with many problems, from emergency root canal surgery to helping with tissue damage or teeth that have fallen out. Call Dublin18 Dental Care to help with your emergency dentistry needs on 01 235 4631.

Whether you’re a keen sports player or a mouth grinder, there is a mouthguard for you. Mouthguards can do a lot of good for a lot of people, but they come in a variety of styles that will suit some individuals more than others. Here, we will guide you through the various types available. 

Nightguards

These are less for those who dream of playing in the rugby final and more for the teeth grinders. Nightguards are worn when sleeping and help to prevent jaw deterioration as a result of tooth grinding. Night-time teeth grinding will often lead to headaches, face and jaw pain, earaches and clicking jaw joints and can also damage your teeth and enamel, as well disrupting the sleep of you (and your partner). Nightguards provide a reasonably cost-effective alternative to these problems for patients in South Dublin, as they provide a cushion between the teeth. 

Sports mouthguards

Contact sports are a dental minefield, but many issues can be avoided through the use of a sportsguard. It should be noted that participants in other non-contact sports or activities, such as mountain biking or skateboarding, may also benefit from a mouthguard for when accidents occur. Sport mouthguards provide a protective cushion around the teeth, helping to prevent damage. Although these can be bought in stores, a mouthguard fitted by your dentist will offer the best protection. 

Essix retainers

In contrast to the two types listed above, Essix retainers do not so much cushion the teeth as hold them in place. Essix retainers consist of clear, strong plastic and are used post-treatment to ensure that your teeth will stay in place. They are designed to provide optimum comfort and would mostly be worn when sleeping, though wearing them for a few hours during the day may also be recommended.

 

Braces are hardly greeted positively, so wanting to rid your mouth of any additions post treatment is more than understandable! However, it is possible for the teeth to return to their original position, thus negating the entirety of your brace treatment. That is, unless retainers are used.

What is a retainer?

Put simply, a retainer is a removable device, usually made of plastic and wires, which keeps in place (or ‘retains’) the position of your teeth after brace treatment. Retainers come in the three types: Hawley, Essix and Bonded. Hawley retainers are the best known of the three types and utilise a metal wire that surrounds the teeth to keep them in place, they also have the added benefit of being adjustable for minor tooth movement. Essix retainers are clear, made of PVC and similar in appearance to ‘ invisible’ braces. Bonded retainers consist of a wire that is permanently bonded to the back of your teeth.

Specifics 

It can take months for your teeth to set post-treatment and they will be especially prone to ‘relapse’ after the first month, so it is crucial that you wear a retainer during this period! At this stage your retainer should be worn throughout the day, except for when you eat or brush your teeth. Your dentist will most likely guide you through how long you should wear a retainer in this manner. This period could be anything between two and twelve months, but can, in some circumstances, be more. It is recommended that, following this, the retainer is still worn occasionally, whilst sleeping for instance, to prevent any possible problems from occurring in the future. This goes especially for people with tongue thrust issues!

In conclusion

Remember: Attend your check-ups, listen to your dentist near Foxrock and wear your retainer or all that hard work may be for nought!