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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.

One of the most popular destinations for dental treatment is Hungary where huge savings can be made. This country has a long tradition of treating foreign patients, particularly from Italy and Germany.

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.

A dramatically new dental practice has been launched that provides some of the world’s most advanced aesthetic and cosmetic dental treatments. And you do not have to travel to central or southern Europe for its huge benefits.

At any given time four out of every five adults suffer from gum disease. Gum disease is never cured, it is only controlled by attention to detail and removal of plaque on a daily basis. However if caught in the early stages it is entirely possible to control the progress of this endemic problem and keep your smile for life.

Meares Dental Surgery, Bastion Court, Athlone is hosting a ‘Children’s Teeth’ dental care event on Wednesday August 10.

Teeth whitening is one of the simplest cosmetic procedures if done properly. Doing it right means using a proper whitening agent (that is, a good hydrogen peroxide gel) and an appropriate whitening accelerator. The most practical accelerator is an LED lamp emitting cold blue light with a wavelength of around 465 nanometers. This wavelength of light is ideal for activating the hydrogen peroxide and accelerating the whitening process.

We all want that whiter than white, mega-watt smile. We’ve tried all the expensive but ineffective whitening toothpastes, the baking soda, the old wives takes, and some of us have even spent a fortune on cosmetic dentistry, only to discover that our teeth are actually far too sensitive to withstand the painful and uncomfortable methods deployed!

A free event will take place in Castlebar on Wednesday May 11, with water fluoridation expert Walter Graham.