21
Dec
Christmas Opening Hours
Christmas Opening Hours for Emergency appointments . 27th Dec 4pm-7pm, 28th Dec 1pm-4pm, 31st Dec 12pm-3pm. Leave a voicemail we will try and fit you in 01 2899772
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4
Dec
Clear 6 month braces from only 1995
Would you like to know more about our new Six month smiles treatment?
Click here to see how it works and why it only takes 6 months.
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27
Nov
White Christmas!
Have yourself a White Christmas. A new EU law came in to being at the beginning of November making it illegal for any non qualified dentist to provide whitening products to the public. Also tooth whitening products containing more than 6% Hydrogen peroxide can no longer be used. This means products such as Zoom (laser)
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19
Nov
Six Month Smiles
We are delighted to now be able to offer the 6 month smiles cosmetic braces system to our patients. Dr. Alec and Dr. Hannah recently became certified providers of this revolutionary system. This is a cosmetically focused braces system for adults. It is a great alternative to crowns and veneers as you do not have to prepare the teeth by drilling them as you do for crowns and veneers.
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22
Oct
Royal College of Surgeons Diploma Ceremony
Although we completed our exams to gain membership to the faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh at the beginning of the year it wasn’t until a couple of weeks ago that we were able to make it to a diploma ceremony. We got the formal photos taken but managed to
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28
Sep
The cracked tooth conundrum
A cracked tooth can be very painful. However, it is hard to find but certain symptoms can point us towards the diagnosis. The main symptom is a SHARP pain on biting (not a constant dull ache). The pain is relieved when your mouth is opened again. The below case shows the management of such a case.
read moreMouth Cancer Awareness Day
Wednesday September 19th sees the annual mouth cancer awareness day in Ireland. As part of this we will be carrying out FREE oral cancer screen checks on 19th from 11am-3pm. The screening process will take approximately 5-10 minutes. Mouth Cancer is the 6th most prevelent form of cancer. Last year there were more than 300
read moreThe importance of Dental X-rays
A patient attended the practice recently where on exam his teeth and fillings appeared in good condition. However taking routine bitewing x-rays quite a large amount of decay was noted on his lower right first molar. At a subsequent appointment we were able to remove the decay and place a new white filling achieving good
read moreFoxrock historical Day
Join us bank holiday Sunday 6th May. There are historical tours of Foxrock starting from the village outside the Gables all afternoon. Why not come up and have a tour of the practice and sign up for a chance to win a free Oral-B professional care 3000 electric toothbrush worth €130.
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20
Apr
GAA make Gum Shields mandatory
Last weekend the GAA congress decided to make the wearing of gumshields (mouth guards) mandatory. This rule change takes effect from 2013 for all underage levels up to minor level. For all other levels it will come into effect from 2014. This move has been welcomed accross the board by the dental profession. The reasons
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