Advances in dental technology mean our older patients have never had better options when it comes to dental comfort. In the past, they were expected to restrict their diet to simple foods life stews and porridge in case of denture problems. At Walkinstown Dental Surgery, we’re delighted to report that these new advances which help patients enjoy a varied diet and ensure they won’t have to worry about dental discomfort. (more…)

Associated with stress and frustration, grinding your teeth is a common occurrence and can be damaging to your overall dental health in extreme cases, even though there are now treatments available. In the dentistry world, we call it Bruxism which describes the act of grinding the teeth and clenching the jaw. Today, we’ll look at the causes, effect and treatments for this common scenario. (more…)

When you were a child, the dentist was often seen as a fearful place and the thoughts of a visit would worry even the bravest kids. Nowadays with improvements in technology and facilities, a visit to the dentist for your pride and joy will be a breeze. In this article we’ll look at the best time to start bringing your children to the dentist and how you can encourage good oral hygiene in the home. Bringing them to the dentist at an early stage introduces the idea of how important it is to look after their teeth at an early age. (more…)

Advances in dental technology mean our older patients have never had better options when it comes to dental comfort. In the past, they were expected to restrict their diet to simple foods life stews and porridge in case of denture problems. At Walkinstown Dental Surgery, we’re delighted to report that these new advances which help patients enjoy a varied diet and ensure they won’t have to worry about dental discomfort. (more…)

At Walkinstown Dental Surgery, we’re always delighted to see everyone and particularly children play sports of any kind or at any level. But when it comes to contact sports, protecting your teeth with a mouth guard or gumshield is crucial. In fact, not only that, they’re required kit in rugby and GAA in Ireland today and we recommend them for use in all contact sports, including soccer. (more…)

Even though you’d think our focus is only on your oral health, our experience tells us that if you have a healthy mouth, the chances are, you’re in pretty good shape in general. Hence the old expression…the mouth is the mirror to the body. In this article we’re going to consider how your oral health reflects your overall health and what certain dental complaints may signify in your general health. (more…)

While it may be an unseen threat for the patent, acid erosion is a major issue for dentists and is caused by a range of factors from too much fruit to stomach reflux. Caused by a softening of your tooth’s enamel, its effects are wide ranging and prevention is always better than cure in this case even though treatment is available. (more…)

Often seen as a childhood phase or simply something people do when they’re bored, for the dentist, and indeed our patients, nail biting is a big problem. Long term effects include wearing down enamel and even cracking or chipping your teeth. In severe cases, nail biting can have serious effects on your overall dental health. From nervous sporting moments to dramatic movies and social nerves, we understand this is a real issue affecting people in many situations. In today’s’ blog, we’re going to look at this regular issue and talk about the damage that this ‘harmless’ habit can do…. (more…)