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It is now compulsory for all people participating in contact sports to wear mouth guards/sports gum shields in both training and games.

The benefits of a nice smile are not just skin deep, In a recent study 47 per cent of people chose teeth as the first thing they notice when they meet someone. First impressions are extremely important these days, and teeth which are crooked, crowded, or gapped can affect this.

The benefits of a nice smile are not just skin deep, In a recent study 47 per cent of people chose teeth as the first thing they notice when they meet someone. First impressions are extremely important these days, and teeth which are crooked, crowded, or gapped can affect this.

Baby teeth are the first set of teeth also known as primary or deciduous teeth. These appear at approximately six months at the front of the mouth and continue to appear posteriorly until approximately three years. The Irish and American Dental Associations recommends that you take your child for a first dental visit within six months of the appearance of the first baby tooth and by no later than the first birthday.

Orthodontics (brace treatment) is a speciality in dentistry. Orthodontic treatment is a treatment to treat improper bite (malocclusion) as a result of crooked teeth, jaw discrepancy, or both. There is a misconception about orthodontic treatment being suitable only for teenagers, but it is now relatively common for adults to have orthodontic treatment.

On Saturday April 21, Invisalign invites you to Woodquay Dental in Galway, where you can avail of a free private consultation with a dentist and special discounted offers on the day only.

I’ve never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful - Anon

To mark the launch of National Orthodontic Week ‘Love Your Smile’ which runs from April 11 to 15 the findings of a survey carried out by iReach for the Orthodontic Society of Ireland (OSI), were published this week. This research which was conducted to establish Irish people’s views on the appearance of their teeth reveals that Wicklow adults are most unhappy with their teeth, Cork adults are most satisfied, 63 per cent of all adults would consider having some form of orthodontic treatment to improve the alignment and appearance of their teeth.

The HSE directive handed down to dentists treating medical card patients, to pull teeth rather than provide them with fillings or root canal is a backward step of massive proportions.

My mother recently had to move into a nursing home. My sister and I are paying the fees, together with her medical expenses. Is there any tax relief for this expense?