Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2014
Wednesday 17th September is Mouth Cancer Awareness day, and as part of our commitment to promoting dental health in Ireland, we are offering FREE oral cancer checks on the day to anybody who would...
View ArticleTop tips for tooth sensitivity
It’s estimated one in five Irish people suffer from sensitive teeth and the number is thought to be rising. Symptoms include discomfort after eating cold food, drinking cold liquids or even breathing...
View ArticleHow to prevent and treat Cold Sores
Almost on a weekly basis, we get asked whether it’s ok to have dental treatment while there is a cold sore present. Before I answer this question, I will explain the causes and current treatments...
View ArticleTOOTH OR TREAT
At Halloween dentists might see a rise in emergencies such as broken teeth or loosened crowns. This may be because people tend to eat harder or stickier foods than usual or do things they don’t...
View ArticleBad Breath
Bad Breath It’s a bit embarrassing – how do you know if you have bad breath, who can you ask and what can you do if you suspect that you have? Well, this is an surprisingly common complaint and source...
View ArticleShining a light on Oral Health Issues for Patients – Oil Pulling
SHINING A LIGHT ON ORAL HEALTH ISSUES FOR PATIENTS OIL PULLING Posted by Joann Marshall Oil Pulling is an ancient remedy for oral health and detoxification which goes back over 2,500 years...
View ArticleRegistering as a New Dental Patient
Registering as a new dental patient at Portobello Dental Clinic, Dublin is a simple enough matter. When booking that new patient check up and consult, a surprising number of people worry that they...
View ArticleCharity Day – Saturday October 3rd 2015
On Saturday 3rd October we are holding a fundraising day here at Portobello Dental Clinic with all proceeds being donated to The Red Cross Syrian Crisis Appeal. We will also be running a raffle over...
View ArticleIs flossing a waste of time? This dentist offers a surprising answer
Flossing. It was with a little shock and horror that I awoke last week to the smell of burning floss, and the disturbing news that it all turns out to be a monumental waste of time. Or so it said in...
View ArticleFrom today, our new promise to our patients.
Contrary to popular belief, they don’t teach us “No pain, no gain” in Dental School. In fact, after 22 years in practice, I’m all for the “No pain, at all, ever” experience, particularly when I am on...
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