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Are you sick of having yellow and stained teeth? Like most people, you have probably vowed at some point to get your teeth whitened but remain unconvinced that your money will be well spent. After all, the cost of treatment can range from €10 for simple whitening toothpaste to as much as €1,200 for a de luxe laser treatment.

When it comes to your child’s dental health the team at Roscam Family Dental Practice believe that prevention is one of the best cures.

Did you know that from birth your baby’s teeth are already developing underneath the gums? You can’t see them yet, but they are there.

This time last year the strategic policy committee on water supply and sewerage of Mayo County Council was given a presentation by Stephen Kerr of Fluoride Awareness Mayo, where he called on Mayo County Council to end the practice of putting fluoride in the water supply alleging that it can pose serious health risks to the public and the council was leaving itself open to potential legal claims.

A healthy bright smile is one of the first things someone notices about the opposite sex.

Research is ongoing, but red, swollen, and bleeding gums may point to health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. Healthy gums are a physical barrier designed to stop bacteria entering the body. When gums are unhealthy, bacteria from the mouth may enter the bloodstream, setting off an inflammatory reaction elsewhere. Left untreated, gum disease can increase the risk of a host of diseases linked to inflammation. Certain diseases and medications may also cause problems in the mouth, which is why an annual check-up with your dentist is recommended.

No more than two decades ago, a physician who suspected heart disease would probably not refer the patient to a gum specialist. The same went for diabetes, pregnancy, or just about any other medical condition. However times have changed. In the past five to 10 years there has been a ballooning interest in possible links between mouth health and body health. The merging knowledge of the Western and Eastern medical sciences clearly shows the physical and the energetic link of the teeth to specific body systems and organs.

To celebrate the launch of Aldi’s new Péarla range of Irish-made toothpastes and mouthwashes the Galway Advertiser has teamed up with Aldi Stores Ireland to offer readers the chance to win two fantastic Péarla goodie bags.

Still by far the most common reason for a filling is decay. Sugar and bacteria combine to create acid. This acid attacks the enamel, and as the enamel dissolves the bacteria progress deeper into the tooth or around the old filling. It is the result of a simple chemical reaction. The less the quantity of sugar and, just as importantly, the less frequently you take the sugar, the slower the decay will progress.

The Irish Dental Association (IDA), which promotes oral health for patients on behalf of the country’s 2,000 dentists, is holding an Oireachtas Information Day in Buswells Hotel on Wednesday week next, October 5.