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Sensitive Teeth? The Causes and Treatments
October 22, 2024There’s nothing quite like a hot cuppa in the morning or a tasty ice cream on a hot summer day, but these otherwise pleasant treats might be uncomfortable to enjoy if you experience sensitive teeth. If your teeth are sensitive to cold or hot foods, you aren’t the only one. Nearly one in five Irish […]
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What to Do If You Knock Out a Tooth
September 30, 2024If you ever knock out a tooth, time is of the essence to get dental treatment. Whether you’ve you got a bang to the mouth on the sports field for took a tumble off your bicycle, a broken up, banged tooth can often be fixed by an Emergency Dental work. Your dentist can put a […]
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A Stress-Free Guide to Your Child’s Visit to a Pediatric Dentist
September 10, 2024The Importance of Early Dental Care for Children Ensuring your child’s dental health from a young age is one of the most important steps you can take towards securing not just their long-term oral health, but their health as a whole. A positive experience with a pediatric dentist can lay the foundation for a lifetime […]
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Professional Teeth Whitening: Your Key to a Bright & Beautiful Smile
August 1, 2024Professional Teeth Whitening: Your Key to a Bright & Beautiful Smile Professional teeth whitening is an incredibly popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in Ireland that can brighten your smile. Not only can it give you photogenic, pearly whites that look fantastic, but a bright smile can improve your self-esteem and confidence. Although teeth whitening strips, toothpaste, […]
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Flossing Versus Water Flossers: What’s Best for Your Oral Health?
July 17, 2024Keeping abreast of the latest oral hygiene techniques can be challenging. Many of us also lead extremely busy lives; making it more likely that we will forget to implement proven methods such as flossing. Unfortunately, the results of these bad habits speak for themselves. A survey conducted in 2015 found that 62 per cent of […]
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The Benefits of Professional Teeth Cleaning
June 28, 2024Were you aware that more than 31 per cent of adults throughout Ireland have at least one or more untreated cavities? This is why the importance of teeth cleaning by a dental hygienist in Cork cannot be overstated. What does this process involve? What can patients expect during an average treatment? Are there any other […]
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How to Brush Your Teeth After Wisdom Teeth Removal
June 4, 2024It’s generally recommended to brush your teeth at least twice per day, once in the morning and once before bedtime, but what about brushing your teeth after wisdom teeth removal? The short and simple answer is yes, you should be brushing your teeth afterwards but with special care so as not to exacerbate any pain […]
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What is Composite Bonding – A Complete Guide
May 21, 2024If you’ve ever wondered, “What is composite bonding?”, then Bandon Dental is here to help. Essentially, composite bonding is a modern tooth restoration method. Generally, this is used for cosmetic enhancement to make teeth appear brighter and more even, or the reconstruction of lost tooth structure. Also known as dental bonding, or teeth bonding, dentists […]
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What Vaping Can Do to Teeth
March 26, 2024In 2020, the National Drugs Library established that 14.9% of the Irish population has used e-cigarettes or vapes at least once in their lifetime. In 2024, the number is steadily increasing… but what effect does vaping have an on your teeth? And if so, how bad is vaping for your teeth, or oral hygiene in […]
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What is Oral Hygiene and Why is it Important?
January 30, 2024Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping your mouth clean. By doing this, you can ensure your mouth stays healthy, free from infections and diseases. As a whole, this involves a good dental hygiene routine – brushing, flossing, and regular visits to the dentist. Good oral hygiene ensures that your teeth last a lifetime, and […]