Clean your teeth well
by Admin
Posted on 21-11-2022 07:10 AM
Orthodontic therapists carry out certain parts of orthodontic treatment which may only be carried out under the supervision of a dentist registered in the orthodontic division of the register of dental specialists (hereinafter referred to as an orthodontist) and any such dental
work
shall only be carried out after the orthodontist has examined the patient and has indicated to the orthodontic therapist the course of treatment to be provided for the patient. According to the dental council's scope of practice an orthodontic therapist may undertake the following dental work:
supragingival cleaning and polishing of teeth. Give oral hygiene advice prior to and during orthodontic treatment;.
These appliances are typically used for minor problems, such as prevention of thumb/finger sucking, tongue thrusting or slightly crooked teeth. In children the orthodontist will sometimes use different removable appliances one example is a “twin block” which helps to train the jaws into a new/better position. The better these removable appliances are worn the better the results will be. The orthodontist will explain everything including wearing times, cleaning, flossing eating etc… sometimes, the orthodontist may advice the patient to remove them while doing certain activities i. E. : contact sports.
young or old, a great smile starts with the basics…. Clean, healthy teeth. Our hygienist isobell, is a specially trained member of the dental team and is your first line of defense against dental diseases. She will professionally scale and polish your teeth, check the health of your gums, show you the best way to keep your teeth plaque free at home and give you smoking cessation and dietary advice. All of the treatments that isobell provides will make your gums healthier and therefore look and feel much cleaner. Hygiene visits go hand in hand with orthodontic treatment, resulting in the smile you’ve always wanted.
Rinse – before brushing your child will find that rinsing with water after eating will make the whole cleaning process simpler and easier to do as the rinsing will have loosened the food they have been eating. Floss – this is at least a once a day minimum ideally before going to bed. The flossing will help loosen all the food debris and plaque that will have built up over the day. By doing this it stops the plaque becoming tartar and making the braces even harder to clean. 6 month dental checkups – any good parent should make sure from the age of six or seven years your child is having a 6 month checkup at the dentist.
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Dr keenan is a registered specialist in orthodontics. He uses the latest techniques available including invisalign® invisible aligners. Clear ceramic braces, traditional metal and gold braces, and incognito lingual braces. He is a member of the american association of orthodontists, the orthodontic society of ireland and the irish dental association – so you know you’re in good hands!
as well as lecturing occasionally, he regularly attends postgraduate courses and conferences to keep up to date with the latest developments in orthodontics. Our patients really appreciate his gentle approach and excellent communication. We have two clinics, one in galway city and one in castlebar, co.
We're a specialist orthodontic practice with clinics in the heart of sligo town and ballina. Founded by specialist orthodontist dr. Jenny flanagan, we provide first class treatment in a comfortable, professional, and friendly environment. We treat both children and adults residing in sligo, mayo, leitrim, donegal, roscommon and further afield. We love what we do and our philosophy is simple - we make great smiles! your first visit to our practice will be an initial consultation and includes a clinical examination, initial diagnosis and a discussion of orthodontic options. The consultations are undertaken at our sligo practice with specialist orthodontist dr jenny flanagan.