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dental hygiene

Why good dental hygiene matters

We will all have problems with our teeth during our lifetimes but brushing, flossing and regular visits to a hygienist to ensure good dental hygiene will keep these to a minimum   Prevention is always better than cure and this is just as true when it comes to your oral health. If you look after your teeth and have good dental hygiene, you are less likely to encounter serious problems with them. This is why cleaning them well at home, getting regular check-ups at the dentist and visiting a dental hygienist are crucial for the overall health of your teeth and mouth. How often should I see a dental hygienist? Our dentists recommend that you see a hygienist every six months. However, this will depend on other factors, including your overall dental health, how well you take care of your teeth and your predisposition to gum disease. What happens during an appointment? During an appointment with your hygienist, he or she will carry out an examination of your mouth. This will allow them t
PRSI entitlements

PRSI entitlements: there’s still time to claims yours

It has been revealed that hundreds of thousands of taxpayers in Ireland do not claim their PRSI entitlements each year About two and a half million people who pay PRSI (pay related social insurance) each year are entitled to free or discounted health benefits through PRSI entitlements. However, a recent survey reported in The Irish Times showed that more than two-thirds of these taxpayers do not claim what they are due. Are you one of them? As the year ends – and thus your chance to claim for the calender year 2019 – we answer your questions about the scheme. What are PRSI entitlements? The Government’s Treatment Benefit Scheme offers discounted or free health services to a range of workers. These include workers who pay PRSI, self-employed people and employees who have retired but who paid the necessary number of social insurance (PRSI) payments when working. What types of health benefits are covered? The scheme covers: dental optical and aural (hearing) services. So, if you n
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Dublin 4 dentist leads the way in dental treatments for all the family

Dublin 4 dentist Northumberland Dental Care has been providing the people of Sandymount, Ballsbridge and beyond with the best in dentistry for more than 25 years   The professional and highly qualified team in Dublin 4 dentist Northumberland Dental Care have gained an outstanding reputation in general, cosmetic and specialist dentistry. Tell me the name of a dentist in Dublin 4. Northumberland Dental Care is located at 58 Northumberland Road in Ballsbridge and caters for patients from the Dublin 2, Dublin 4 and Dublin 6 areas including Sandymount and Donnybrook. What’s a good dentist near me in Dublin 4? We have built an excellent reputation over the last 25 years as a centre of excellence for dentistry. We have general dentists here in our extensive practice as well as specialists in various disciplines. Give me the name of a good dentist in Dublin 4. The team at Northumberland Dental Care are all highly trained professionals. As we have different specialties under one roof, we