General Dental Care
Here at Dentist Rathmines we offer a broad range of general dental care treatments with all the latest techniques and materials. We see patients of all ages and from all walks of life.
We value you and your time and will endeavor to not keep you waiting. But we also ask that you arrive in good time for your appointment.
We offer a range of appointment times including early morning, lunch time and evening appointments.
Our principle dentist Mary O'Neill has years of experience and post graduate qualifications in all aspects of general dental treatments both in Ireland and the UK
We value you and your time and will endeavor to not keep you waiting. But we also ask that you arrive in good time for your appointment.
We offer a range of appointment times including early morning, lunch time and evening appointments.
Our principle dentist Mary O'Neill has years of experience and post graduate qualifications in all aspects of general dental treatments both in Ireland and the UK
Prevention
Prevention is at the centre of everything we do at Dentist Rathmines: we want to help you have healthy teeth for life.
Dental Hygiene at home
Regular tooth brushing and flossing are the basic requirements for healthy gums, teeth and a fresh breath.
In order to keep your gums healthy you need to remove the daily build up of plaque from all the surfaces of your teeth by -
Diet
Sugars and particularly carbohydrates are a major cause of tooth decay. The most important point is to limit the number of times any item of food or drink makes contact with your teeth. Thus all foods should be consumed during meal times only and avoid sugary snacks between meals.
Tooth surface loss due to acidic foods and drinks is also a major concern today. Please ask us for advice if you feel your teeth are affected by tooth erosion.
Fluoride
Use of toothpaste with fluoride is one of the major factors why people today have less tooth decay.
Smoking and Oral Health
Patients who smoke are far more likely to suffer with more severe gum problems. Smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. This has the adverse effect on the healing process, so infection in the gums and following tooth extractions are more likely. Smoking is also a major risk factor for cancer of the mouth and throat.
Dental Hygiene at home
Regular tooth brushing and flossing are the basic requirements for healthy gums, teeth and a fresh breath.
In order to keep your gums healthy you need to remove the daily build up of plaque from all the surfaces of your teeth by -
- Brushing your teeth twice a day, for two minutes each time. Ask us which type of tooth brush is best for you, as many of us use brushes that are too hard or too large.
- Floss your teeth or use interdental brushes as a toothbrush doesn't always reach into the gaps in between the teeth or below the gum line.
- Do not brush your teeth too hard as this can damage your gums,we will show you the correct technique
- Use fluoride toothpaste
Diet
Sugars and particularly carbohydrates are a major cause of tooth decay. The most important point is to limit the number of times any item of food or drink makes contact with your teeth. Thus all foods should be consumed during meal times only and avoid sugary snacks between meals.
Tooth surface loss due to acidic foods and drinks is also a major concern today. Please ask us for advice if you feel your teeth are affected by tooth erosion.
Fluoride
Use of toothpaste with fluoride is one of the major factors why people today have less tooth decay.
Smoking and Oral Health
Patients who smoke are far more likely to suffer with more severe gum problems. Smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. This has the adverse effect on the healing process, so infection in the gums and following tooth extractions are more likely. Smoking is also a major risk factor for cancer of the mouth and throat.
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