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Why it's so important to have your teeth checked regularly

Updated: May 21, 2020


Your well being starts with a healthy mouth. Our mouths are a natural entry point for harmful bacteria, which breed on the sugar and carbohydrates we consume each day. Consistent brushing and flossing at least twice a day is essential to your oral health, but it’s not enough!


Regular dental checkups and professional cleanings are needed to clean the areas a toothbrush cannot reach and to identify early signs of medical and dental problems.

Your dentist and hygienist are trained to spot problems before they progress – saving you time and money.



What your dentist will do for you !


During every dental appointment, our team at Northumberland Dental Care, 58 Northumberland Rd, Dublin 4, will examine the head, neck, lymph nodes, oral cavity, and the lower jaw joints to look for:

  • A healthy tongue

  • Bleeding and inflammation

  • Broken or cracked teeth

  • Cavities

  • Cysts or growths

  • Damaged, loose, or missing fillings

  • Early signs of oral cancer

  • Evidence of teeth grinding or clenching

  • Health of the temporomandibular joint

  • Loose teeth

  • Problems with the oral tissues

  • Signs of gum disease

  • Teeth positioning, bite, and spacing

  • Visual signs of tooth decay

This usually involves the taking of an xray- called an intraoral xray or an OPG (orthopanthagram) . It may also involve taking photographs in the mouth or outside the mouth.


When a full assessment is made, a plan will be written up for you and discussed, the aim of which is always to restore you mouth to full health, functionally and aesthetically!

To have a full treatment plan drawn up for you, please contact Dr Jennifer Collins and her team in Northumberland Dental Care, 58 Northumberland Rd, Dublin 4. Tel; 016688441



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