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Jan. 2011
Front of mind

Welcome to the Pembroke Newsletter, keeping you up to date as well as keeping your dental health front of mind. If you have not been in to see us for a while, why not make an appointment for a dental health check? This is when we check 16 different aspects of your mouth health, making sure to eliminate oral cancer. Until we see you next, here is a snapshot of us and what we have been up to.

Gum disease 'a warning light'

Patients who were here in September will know we were supporting World Heart Day with a "hearty smile" campaign. We did all we could to raise awareness of the link between gum disease and heart disease. (Did you know that bleeding gums are the most common warning light for diagnosis of several different medical conditions, including heart disease and diabetes?) We raised 350 Euros for the Irish Heart Foundation through the generosity of our patients and staff who took part in a sponsored walk on World Heart Day. If you weren't involved this year, we do hope you will support us in 2011.

Your safety first

We have just invested in not one but two debrillators. This is hospital standard equipment which is used for patients who suffer heart failure. They save lives by restoring the natural rhythm to the heart and are standard equipment for the police, fire and ambulance services. The practice has been trained in their use and has one for adults and the other for children and young people.

Seasonal dental health tip

In the cold weather it's tempting to eat more sweet and filling foods – carbohydrates in other words. Regular snacking can cause decay so be extra careful to do that regular brushing and flossing, after eating.

Bringing specialist services to you…

We are holding an open evening in the New Year when you can find out about the benefit of dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Our visiting periodontist Dr Maher Kemmoona will be here to tell you what is involved and answer your questions. Specialist dentists who provide implants are usually periodontists because of their skills and experience in treating gums. Most of Dr Kemmoona's other patients travel to Dublin to have treatment but we get him to visit us in Carlow! We will be in touch with a date soon!

Enjoy your specialist dental treatments here with the dental team you know.

More specialist news

While on the subject we have three other visiting specialists: Oral Surgeon Muhammad Israr, Orthodontist Maghnus O'Donnell and Paediatric Specialist Aifric Ni ChaollaI. Dr Israr is fully covered by private health insurers – so whatever kind of surgery is required, it can happen here in Carlow, courtesy of your insurer. Thursdays are known as teeth straightening days because that's when Maghnus our orthodontic specialist usually comes to visit. Finally, Aifric provides treatment to children aged 16 and under. As a paediatric specialist, she has winning ways with our younger patients – we call it the magic of Aifric!

Sept.26 2010
Enjoy a hearty smile on World Heart Day!

September 26th is World Heart Day and at Carlow’s Pembroke Dental Centre we are marking the day in two ways. We will be:

fund-raising to support the work of the Irish Heart Foundation by joining a sponsored walk and a sponsored run.

launching a “hearty smile” campaign, to raise awareness of the link between heart and gum health. New research has shown that people who rarely or never brush their teeth are 70 times more likely to develop heart disease than people who brush regularly. So, by looking after your teeth and gums, you may be reducing the risk of heart disease.

What can you do?
Pick up a sponsorship form to support the Pembroke Dental Centre walkers and runners and/or donate any spare change to the Irish Heart Foundation at reception.

And take extra care of your mouth!

Our top tips for a healthy mouth are:

• Brush twice daily
• Floss daily too – the areas between your teeth should not be neglected
• Take care of your gums as well as your teeth
• Avoid fizzy or sweet drinks – including fruit juices
• Limit the amount of foods you eat containing sugar
• Keep snacks between meals to a minimum

Finally, if you want help with your homecare regime and keeping dental treatments to a minimum, ask your dentist for a referral to our hygienist , Val, who will help you keep your mouth and gums healthy – and enjoy that hearty smile!