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Get Straighter Teeth Without Anyone Knowing With Clearstep For Patients Near To Monkstown

In his classic children’s story The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry famously wrote that “What is essential is invisible to the eye”. The problem with most brace treatments, however, tends to be quite how visible they are. Orthodontic treatment can last for up to three years and will publicly be on display for the entirety of it – or at least, that’s how brace treatment is typically viewed. Thankfully now there is Clearstep…

Camouflaged dentistry

Clearstep braces are constructed from thin, see through plastics which will be almost entirely invisible to the eye. Treatment with Clearstep consists of several positioners which adjust the teeth incrementally. These positioners have drawn comparisons to ultra thin sports mouth guards. The positioners are far more comfy to wear than their wire & elastic counterparts and will also have little effect on your talking or eating! The ability to remove them also helps to maintain healthy oral hygiene as this allows for ease of access to your teeth for brushing and flossing. A lack of wiring and brackets also means less mouth ulcers! If you grind your teeth at night, Clearstep also provides protection for that during treatment. Clearstep is also designed for easy use with other dental treatments (such as a smile makeover).

Typical treatment

You would be wearing one positioner for about two weeks. During this time your teeth bring you that bit closer to your goal. Treatment tends to last between 9 and 18 months; will gradually be moved closer towards the desired point. Each new positioned will a similar stretch of time to conventional braces, the main difference being that no one will be the wiser about you are wearing them!

Sounds good, what now?

Well, we at Dublin18 Dental Care near to Monkstown are proud to offer Clearstep treatment. Why not call us if invisible orthodontics sounds like the thing for you?

 

 

 

The Oral B Triumph 5000 Electric Toothbrush For Patients Near Monkstown

As we venture further onwards into the technological era, talking phones and computers competing on quiz shows are beginning to seem that little bit less strange than they were a few years ago. The Oral B Triumph 5000 electric toothbrush is essentially proof that home dental care is just as abreast of technology as phones, televisions and computers. In fact, the Triumph 5000 is perhaps the best example, the peak even, of what an electric toothbrush is currently capable of; On the 11th of August 2011, the Gadget Show ran a feature on the ‘Top 5 Electric Toothbrushes’. After testing twenty different toothbrushes, it was the Oral B 5000 smart guide electric toothbrush that came out on the top spot.

Instant feedback

Were not quite nearing the terrifying sentience of HAL or GLaDOS (for you sci-fi geeks out there), but the Oral B Triumph 5000 will comment on your brushing technique.  It is in fact the only toothbrush with a separate wireless smart guide to aid brushing performance. The Smart Guide responds and comments on the time taken for you to brush and the pressure you apply when brushing your teeth. For instance, if you apply too much pressure when brushing – a red light will appear to indicate so. Audio cues are also provided to indicate how long you have been brushing for. A handy wall mount is also provided, so the smart guide can be positioned in a convenient place in your bathroom. The toothbrush also brushes in three different modes: deep clean, whitening and massage

Plaque attack

Aside from the brush’s ability as a critic, it also offers some impressive technical ability: It purports to pulsate 40,000 times a minute and rotate 8,800 times a minute as well. This helps to effectively break up and brush away plaque. The 3D technology the brush utilises has also been clinically proven to remove twice as much plaque as a standard toothbrush.

Dublin18 Dental Care seal of approval

The Triumph 5000 received a platinum endorsement from the British Dental Health Foundation and we at Dublin18 Dental Care near to Monkstown echo this sentiment.

 

 

When do Patients near Monkstown Need a Tooth Extraction?

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!

Patients Near Monkstown have the Very Whitest Teeth with the Amazing Beyond ™ Pearl White ® Whitening toothpaste

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.  

The ‘Invisible’ Braces for Adult Orthodontic Patients from Monkstown

Invisible braces are the most innovative development in orthodontics, helping adult patients achieve the perfect smile without the need for noticeable fixed wires and brackets. One of the most innovative of these brace system is invisible aligners, a pioneer of the clear aligner orthodontic system.

What are invisible aligners and is it for me?

The invisible aligner treatment is comprised of a series of clear aligners, which are replaced every two weeks with a new aligner that is a slightly different fit to the one before. This gradual change of aligners helps move the teeth gently and effectively and, as the aligners are made from clear plastic, discreetly.

Your aligner will be made from your specific dental impressions and from imagines taken of your mouth and teeth.

Patients from Monkstown who are looking to treat problems such as misalignment, tooth gaps, twisted teeth, crooked teeth and overbites may be able to find the treatment they need with the invisible aligners.

What are the other benefits of invisible aligners?

As invisible aligners are removable you are able to eat and brush your teeth without the usual concerns over dental hygiene. Fixed braces trap plaque and food debris, which then rests against the surface of the tooth causing tooth decay. This doesn’t happen with invisible aligners, as you are able to take them out during mealtimes, so no food becomes stuck and you can soak them in retainer cleaner and clean the entire surface of your teeth with ease.

Also, as invisible aligners do not require dental cement to attach them to your teeth, so you will not cause any damage to the front of your teeth, which can occur with fixed brace treatments.

If you have any questions concerning the invisible aligners treatment please feel free to get in touch with use by calling or emailing the clinic.

Patients from Monkstown seek help from Dublin18 Dental Care for discoloured teeth

As we age our teeth start to lose their natural whiteness – but there are other factors that can contribute to staining and discolouration.

Smoking is one of the most common causes of discolouration, and it can lead to heavy yellow and brown staining. This can be difficult to shift through brushing and cleaning treatments. Another common cause of discolouration is drinking strongly coloured drinks, including coffee, tea and red win. So if you’re partial to a latte in the morning or a glass of red at night, you may have noticed that your teeth aren’t quite as glossy and white as they used to be.

Poor oral hygiene can also contribute to discoloured teeth. If plaque and bacteria are allowed to collect they can turn into tartar, which is yellow in colour and difficult to remove. Tartar and plaque can also lead to other dental health problems, which have the potential to weaken teeth and contribute to unpleasant symptoms.

Effects of discolouration

Discolouration may not have any impact on the health of teeth, but it can have a substantial effect on a person’s confidence. This is because discolouration affects the aesthetics of a smile. White, bright teeth have long been associated with good health, and this certainly hasn’t changed.

Whitening solutions

A good oral hygiene routine and regular dental cleaning will both help to prevent staining. The most effective treatment for improving discolouration is available Dublin18 Dental Care.  Professional whitening treatments can lighten the teeth by several shades and only take a short period of time; some treatments take just an hour to completely transform your smile.

If you would like to learn more about how Dublin18 Dental Care can improve your discoloured teeth, get in touch with our team today and we will be happy to help.

Dublin18 Dental Care Helps Patients from Monkstown take Care of Their Baby’s Oral Health

Taking good care of your baby’s teeth will help them establish a good oral hygiene routine, which will hopefully stay with them for the rest of their lives. Here is some useful advice for looking after your baby’s teeth:

Dentist

On average a baby’s first tooth will appear at around 6 months old and, although it sounds early, it is recommended that you register your baby with a dental practice as soon as their first tooth emerges. Dublin18 Dental Care welcomes families from Monkstown and adjacent areas looking to start their good oral health journey.

Brushing

Use a damp cloth to clean your baby’s gums when their teeth are not yet come through. Then, brushing can begin as soon as your baby’s very first tooth emerges, which will prevent bacteria from building-up on your baby’s teeth and gums, as well as getting them used to the brushing routine. You should use a toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles and you should replace the toothbrush every three months. Brush the front, back and biting surface of their teeth gently, twice a day. It is up to you to brush your baby’s teeth until they are old enough to do it for themselves, or without your assistance. Children should be supervised with tooth brushing until the age of seven.

Toothpaste

Using toothpaste will help strengthen your baby’s teeth. Make sure you check the fluoride content first. Children under three should use a low-fluoride toothpaste and you should look for a concentration of ‘1000ppm’ (parts per million) of fluoride. When your baby is old enough, encourage them to spit the toothpaste out once finished brushing. A small smear of toothpaste is enough for children under three.

To make sure your baby’s first smile is a healthy one, register them and the whole family at Dublin18 Dental Care.