Dental Health
Did you know that your dental health impacts your overall health? Dental health is crucial to people of all ages. Neglecting oral health can lead to painful, unnecessary and often expensive procedures. Following a good routine of regular brushing, flossing and mouthwash, accompanied by a healthy diet, should help maintain good dental health. When brushing the teeth, one first applies toothpaste to the bristles of the toothbrush. Then, while holding the handle, rubs the bristles across all the surfaces of each tooth. The most common method is to use circular motion with slight pressure. When flossing teeth, it is important to wrap the regular floss around the tooth in a 'C' shape, and to wipe the tooth from under the gumline to the tip two or three times, repeated on adjacent tooth and all other teeth too.
Links and Resources
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The Dental Health Foundation
The Dental Health Foundation plays an important role in facilitating and supporting the promotion of oral health in Ireland. more » -
Irish Dental Association
The IDA is the main body that represents the vast majority of General Dental Practitioners, Specialists and Health Board Dental Surgeons in Ireland. more » -
Dublin Dental School
The Dublin Dental School and Hospital is one of three dental education and training institutions in Ireland and provides programmes across the full range of specialties in dentistry. more » -
Cleft Lip and Palate Association
The Cleft Lip & Palate Association of Ireland (CLAPAI), registered charity, is a voluntary group formed to provide support and information for parents of children affected by cleft lip and palate...more »
