Posted on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 @ 07:52 AM
1. Share your fear with your dentist - explaining your anxiety generally leads to a straightforward solution.
2. Ask your dentist to give you an overview of the whole procedure. For some, a running commentary works so you are sure about what is happening at every stage.
3. Ensure you have a good relationship with your dentist, if you don't, find a dentist you feel comfortable with.
4. Distractions can help - if you fear the noises that you associate with the dentist then ask can you listen to your own music, dock your own i-pod or just pop your headphones on, anything that makes the experience more pleasant is a good thing.
5. Ask the dentist if you can raise your hand if you want them to stop - that way you are in control.
6. Don't be afraid to ask the dentist about pain relief, all procedures can be carried out totally painlessly when the anesthetic has made the area numb
7. Choose a time to go to the dentist when you are not rushed or under another pressure - anxiety breeds anxiety.
8. Become a regular attendee. Don't let the gaps between visits get too big. If you visit every six months, you're far less likely to need complex work.
9. Bring a friend or relative and ask your dentist if they can come into the surgery with you.
10. Do not let your fear stop you from going for a routine check-up. Your dentist can just give you the diagnosis, so you can find out exactly what treatment you require, and its up to you to decide over what time frame you would like to have the treatment completed.
Posted on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 @ 06:58 AM
Watch how a TV3 viewer overcomes his fear and phobia of a visit to the dentist.
Click below to view a 6 minute video as a patient, Damien, with a complete phobia regarding a trip to the dentist, takes the leap of fate and comes in for a visit to one of our Redmond Molloy Dublin Dentist Clinics.
Damien explains his fears, nervousness, concerns, dread and prior bad experiences to TV3 presenter Anna Daly.
Damien saw one of our Dublin dentists, Dr. Robert Molloy, being interviewed on TV3 and he took down the Redmond Molloy phone number for one of our 'Fear Free Dentist Visits'. Once Damien got over his serious phobia and came in the front door, he saw that Redmond Molloy Dublin Dentists take a fresh and friendly approach to
Recent surveys show that up to 45% of people have a fear, phobia and dread of a visit to the dentist. If you are one of these people who actively avoid thinking about your dental fear and have a phobia of going to the dentist, then take a look at this TV3 interview and you will see how the Redmond Molloy Dublin Dentists promise to change the way you feel about a visit to the dentist.
Don't leave it until too late to get a dental check up. And don't let a prior bad experience at the dentist stop you taking care of your health. Problems caught early can be treated more simply.
For more information, call us on 1850 247 230 or take a look at our
BLOG section to take a look into our clinics and see our fresh and friendly approach to patients who dread, fear and hate dentist visits.
Posted on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 @ 06:40 AM
The Inman Aligner (www.inmanaligner.com)
Many patients want a viable alternative to having to wear permanent "train-tracks" now there is one, the revolutionary new technique to straighten teeth in 3 months using the ‘Inman Aligner'.
The Inman aligner 3 month brace is a device invented in the United States where it has been used and refined for a number of years. In the last 5 years cosmetic dentists in London have started using and seeing its benefits.
Our Dentists at Redmond -Molloy; are proud to be among the first dentists in Ireland to be able to offer their patients this new 3 month treatment.
The Inman Aligner is a removable, retainer-like /gumshield appliance with a clear thin plastic strip across the front teeth. It is designed to straighten the top or bottom front six teeth.
before and after.
The INMAN ALIGNER has three main advantages over conventional fixed wire braces:
(a) The average treatment time is around 12 weeks compared to (circa) 2 years for traditional fixed braces.
(b) The cost of conventional fixed braces can be between €4,000 - €6,000, whereas the Inman aligner is €1,700 per arch. (Also, see tax note below)
(c) It has the ability to be removed during treatment if you have a special event to attend, etc.
If you would like to discuss the Inman Aligner in more detail or would like advice on any of your dental needs you can contact us at any of our branches (details on the home page) or at dentist@redmondmolloy.ie or telephone 01 678 6070 where we would be delighted to set up a consultation to assess your suitability for treatment.
The inman aligner is not a total replacement for train tracks and should the Inman not be suitable in any particular case our in-house Orthodontist Sharon O'Flynn is more than happy to talk through the alternatives.
As with all Orthodontic treatment, there is also tax relief @ 20% available with the Inman Aligner, in real terms that means that the cost of the treatment after the 20% tax relief (taking thresholds into account) is €1385.
Posted on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 @ 05:43 AM
‘Playing’ with a pierced tongue stud could lead to a gap between the front teeth – according to a new study.
The Research, which was carried out at the University at Buffalo in New York, suggested that tongue piercings could be a major cause of unnecessary orthodontic issues.
The report claimed that those with tongue piercings were likely to push the metal stud up against their teeth and consequently cause gaps and other problems to arise.
Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, said the study highlighted the risks that tongue piercings have on oral health.
Dr Carter said: “It’s certainly something to think about before going out to get a tongue piercing. The temptation of playing with the stud in the mouth can be very high and in time this could lead to hundreds of euro worth of corrective treatment.
“The results of this study stress the risks that are associated with tongue piercings. As well as causing an apparent gap, oral piercings can also lead to chipped teeth and infection.
“In order to avoid such health problems in the future, along with the spiralling costs of any related treatment, I would advise people to stay clear of tongue piercings.”
Lead author of the study, Sawsan Tabbaa, said that ‘force, over time, moves teeth’ and that the results are caused by people playing with their studs crop up in a ‘very high percent of the cases’.
A professor of orthodontics at the University at Buffalo School Of Dental Medicine, Tabbaa, explained that tooth damage was common in both past and current case studies.
The current study featured a 26 year-old female patient and showed that a space between the upper front teeth had appeared during a period of seven years, as the metal bar was pushed against and between the teeth.
The patient provided researchers with photographs to show that she had no diastema before having her tongue pierced. It was strongly thought that positioning of the tongue stud between the maxillary central incisors caused the midline space between the front teeth.
The only solution was for the patient to wear a fixed brace for an extensive period of time. 
The author concluded that tongue piercings could result in serious injuries, not just to teeth but said they have also been associated with haemorrhages, infections, trauma to the gums and, in the worst cases, brain abscesses.
The results of the study were published in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics.
Posted on Wed, Aug 04, 2010 @ 06:39 AM
NEW EVIDENCE FROM NYU COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY SUPPORTS LINK BETWEEN GUM INFLAMMATION AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
NYU dental researchers have found the first long-term evidence that periodontal (gum) disease may increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer’s disease in healthy individuals as well as in those who already are cognitively impaired.
The NYU study offers fresh evidence that gum inflammation may contribute to brain inflammation, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease.
The research team, led by Dr. Angela Kamer, Assistant Professor of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry, examined 20 years of data that support the hypothesis of a possible causal link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
“The research suggests that cognitively normal subjects with periodontal inflammation are at an increased risk of lower cognitive function compared to cognitively normal subjects with little or no periodontal inflammation,” Dr. Kamer said.
Dr. Kamer’s study, conducted in collaboration with Dr. Douglas E. Morse, Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Health Promotion at NYU College of Dentistry, and a team of researchers in Denmark, builds upon a 2008 study by Dr. Kamer which found that subjects with Alzheimer’s disease had a significantly higher level of antibodies and inflammatory molecules associated with periodontal disease in their plasma compared to healthy people.
Dr. Kamer’s latest findings are based on an analysis of data on periodontal inflammation and cognitive function in 152 subjects in the Glostrop Aging Study, which has been gathering medical, psychological, oral health, and social data on Danish men and women. Dr. Kamer examined data spanning a 20-year period ending in 1984, when the subjects were all 70 years of age. The findings were presented by Dr. Kamer at the 2010 annual meeting of the International Association for Dental Research July 16, in Barcelona, Spain.
Dr. Kamer’s team compared cognitive function at ages 50 and 70, using the Digit Symbol Test, or DST, a part of the standard measurement of adult IQ. The DST assesses how quickly subjects can link a series of digits, such as 2, 3, 4, to a corresponding list of digit-symbol pairs, such as 1/-,2/- ... 7/Λ,8/X,9/=.
Dr. Kamer found that periodontal inflammation at age 70 was strongly associated with lower DST scores at age 70. Subjects with periodontal inflammation were nine times more likely to test in the lower range of the DST compared to subjects with little or no periodontal inflammation.
This strong association held true even in those subjects who had other risk factors linked to lower DST scores, including obesity, cigarette smoking, and tooth loss unrelated to gum inflammation. The strong association also held true in those subjects who already had a low DST score at age 50.
Dr. Kamer plans to conduct a follow-up study involving a larger, more ethnically diverse group of subjects, to further examine the connection between periodontal disease and low cognition.
In addition to Dr. Morse, Dr. Kamer’s coinvestigators included Dr. Poul Holm-Pedersen, Professor and Director of the Gerontology & Oral Health Research Center; Dr. Erik Lykke Mortensen, Professor of Psychology; and Dr. Birita Ellefsen, Assistant Professor of Gerontology & Oral Health, all at Copenhagen University in Denmark; and Dr. Kirsten Avlund, Professor of Social Medicine at the Institute of Public Health in Copenhagen.
About New York University College of Dentistry
Founded in 1865, New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) is the third oldest and the largest dental school in the US, educating more than 8 percent of all dentists. NYUCD has a significant global reach and provides a level of national and international diversity among its students that is unmatched by any other dental school.
Posted on Wed, Aug 04, 2010 @ 05:39 AM
Inman Aligners are a type of orthodontic appliance that can straighten or move your teeth to their best aesthetic position for straighter teeth and a more confident smile. Many dentists use the Inman Aligner as an alternative to the Invisalign invisible braces system. The Inman Aligners work best on misalignments of the upper and lower front teeth. They are not suitable for cases where the back teeth are heavily crowded for example. After a consultation, our dentists will be able to determine if you are suitable for treatment with the Inman Aligner.
Unlike the Invisalign system, the Inman Aligner is not entirely clear and does have some wire components on the back teeth. However, the Inman Aligner does have many of the same benefits as the invisible braces system.
How does the Aligner work?
Similar to the Invisalign system, the Inman Aligner is a removable appliance used to move the teeth over time. It relies on forces created by a coiled spring on the lingual side of the aligner (that on the inside or back of the teeth), and a bar that sits across the front of the teeth to “squeeze” the teeth into position by “pushing” and “pulling” them into position.
How long does treatment with the aligner take?
Treatment times are generally shorter than with most invisible braces systems, with treatment times varying from six to 16 weeks. The speed of the results is highly dependent on how long you wear the appliance for each day. With the Inman Aligner you can take the appliance off to eat or for an important meeting; however, the longer you wear it, the quicker you'll see results. It is recommended that you wear the aligner for around 20 hours a day, every day, if possible.
Is it uncomfortable?
Just like any new appliance the inman aligner when in your mouth, may feel uncomfortable at first and will take some getting used to. Many patients say that it initially affects their speech more with the upper inman aligner rather than the lower inman aligner and causes them to salivate more, but after about a week or so you should become accustomed to wearing the Aligner.
How much does the Inman Aligner cost?
The cost of treatment with the Inman Aligner is significantly less than with comparable treatment with invisible braces. the total cost does depend on how complicated the treatment is and the amount of movement required. The cost is €1700 if there is sufficient room to facilitate the teeth moving easily, if expansion of the arch is required to gain more space, the treatment time can be prolonged by 3 months and the cost may be €2200, but at your consultation all this will be explained to you.
As with all Orthodontic treatment, there is also tax relief @ 20% available with the Inman Aligner, so €1700 in real terms that means that the cost of the treatment after the 20% tax relief (taking thresholds into account) is €1385.
What are the advantages of the Inman Aligner system?
- Shorter treatment times than invisible braces.
- Removable, so that you can eat and clean your teeth easily during treatment.
- Cheaper than invisible braces.
- Only one Aligner is needed per arch for the entire treatment, top or bottom.
Disadvantages?
- It is not totally invisible.
- It can initially effect your speech.
- it is only suitable for your front top or bottom six teeth.
Posted on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 @ 06:21 AM
The Redmond Molloy Dental Health Plan
Our aim is to provide high quality care and treatment in a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment. We are committed to continuing education and keeping abreast of advances in modern dentistry. Research shows that preventive dentistry delivered on a regular basis greatly reduces the risk of dental disease, heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes and provides a platform for a lifetime of improved health. We encourage such an approach and with this in mind we have designed our dental health plan for our patients. Our plan provides the best chance of keeping you dentally fit and to reduce the need for future treatment. When you join the plan, you will have the peace of mind that all your preventive dental care will be covered by convenient monthly payments. Our plan also provides worldwide Supplementary Insurance for dental emergencies or dental injuries whilst at home or abroad
Your benefits
• All your preventive dental care is included.
• Payment by convenient monthly Direct Debit, allowing you to budget.
• No need for an assessment – you can join immediately.
• No waiting periods – cover for all treatment is available immediately.
• No maximum value on discounts.
• Early identification of dental problems can prevent pain, discomfort and unnecessary expense.
• Appointment times to suit you whenever possible.
• Access to a 24 hour dental emergency helpline 365 days per year.
• Worldwide Supplementary Dental Injury and Emergency Insurance at terms not available elsewhere.
Who is our plan for?
Our plan is designed for any patient who wishes to attend any of our practices and to have peace of mind that their preventive dental care is covered.
What does our plan include?
The Redmond Molloy Dental Health Plan costs €15.00 per patient per month and it covers:
• One examination per year including scale and polish, periodontal advice and oral cancer examination.
• One hygienist visit per year.
• All x-rays as clinically necessary.
• 10% discount on fillings, extractions, gum treatments and whitening. 15% discount on root canal treatments, crowns, bridges and veneers (excluding orthodontics and implants)
• Membership card with 24 hour helpline number for dental emergencies at home or abroad
• Worldwide Supplementary Insurance.
How do you join our plan?
There is no need for an assessment. All you have to do is complete a registration form and Direct Debit mandate. In addition to your first monthly payment, a one-off registration fee of €12 per person will be charged and will be included in your first Direct Debit payment. If you choose to leave the plan for any reason you can do so after the first 12 month period by simply giving us one month’s notice.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about our plan, please contact our reception team at any of our practices who will be happy to provide further information and guidance.
What happens in an emergency?
You will have access to a 24 hour, 365 day worldwide dental emergency helpline, which will endeavour to find an English speaking dentist to assist you.
What does the Supplementary insurance cover?
Your Supplementary Insurance provides: cover for
• Up to €15,000 worth of treatment following dental injury
• Temporary emergency treatment whilst away from home in the Republic of Ireland or abroad (up to the limits specified)
• The call-out fee charged by a dentist opening their surgery to treat you in an emergency (up to the limits specified)
- Hospital cash benefit if under the care of an oral/maxillofacial surgeon.
- Cash benefit if diagnosed with oral cancer
24 hour access to a worldwide emergency helpline
The Supplementary Insurance is designed to cover the cost of temporary emergency treatment whilst you are away from home and therefore excludes the cost of emergency treatment carried out by your own dentist, a rota dentist, or any other dentist within a 25 kilometer radius of your practice. However, call-out fees charged by any dentist to open their surgery (including your own dentist) are recoverable up to policy limits.
In the event of a dental injury, treatment carried out by any dentist (including your own dentist) is covered up to policy limits. Please refer to the Policy Summary and Important Information leaflet and the Policy for full details of the benefits, terms, conditions and exclusions.
Terms within this plans are subject to change without notice.
Opening Hours
8 till late – Monday to Friday
Saturday morning – Balbriggan branch
These are subject to variations in the different branches. Please call for an appointment time that suits you.
Posted on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 @ 07:05 AM
At Redmond Molloy we thought that we would lift the lid as to why you always see beautiful teeth when you look in magazines celebrities aren't necessarily born with everything in the right place, from very simple inexpensive procedures to more complex treatments we explain best we can who has had what.
David Beckham
There is no major difference between before and after here other than the fact that he may have had a teeth whitening procedure, very simple and conservative could be done over a lunch time.
Tom Cruise
Tom was not born with a god given smile if you look at the 'Risky Business' 'Top Gun' era you will see that he had problems with a front tooth a poorly fitting crown, since that he has had Orthodontics to move all his teeth to the left for better symmetry and then had an implant placed on the upper right central incisor, you can see it in the picture above if you look very closely.
Chris Rock
Before he has gap between two front teeth the symmetry of the gums is higher at the front than the back, showing a lot of gum when he smiles
After colour more uniform throughout everything much more symmetrical, from gum line to tooth shape, also showing a lot less gum. We think that he had had some gum surgery to better shape the top of each tooth and to lenghten the teeth to show less gum. He has had at least ten veneers on the top to correct colour and shape and to bulk out the back teeth to make his smile broader and less narrow, This is straight forward procedure done in two distinct stages gum work first and then the veneers.
Zac Effron
Definetely has some whitening and some bonding work done to close the gap between his two front teeth, this can be done very simply by adding white filling material or alternatively by the use of two veneers depending on budget. Whitening is always done first a then you have your new shade to match the restorations into.
Noel Gallagher
We think that Noel has really had the full mouth rehab done.Got his gums treated by a periodontist first to give a good foundation on which to retsore, then has had approximately 12 crowns placed, after that he is looking a lot more symmetrical and balanced which is really the secret to what makes teeth look beautiful and the smile confident.
Posted on Thu, Jun 24, 2010 @ 11:25 AM
Above from the left:- Dr Gregg Barry and Dr Maher Kemmoona.
Gregg is one of our dental team in our Docklands branch which is located on the Southside of the liffey very near to the new harp shaped Becket bridge and the new Grand canal theatre.
Gregg enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but has a special interest in the area of conservative dentistry, trained in Cork he has worked with various specialists to enhance his skills in the areas of removable orthodontics, including the Inman aligner (a 3 month brace that enhances your smile) and Endodontics. Outside of work he surfs around the country and plays numersous sports. As one of the newset addition to the Redmond Molloy team he has become a great asset and has developed a great relationship with all his patients.
Maher qualifed from Trinity college with a Masters in Periondontology.
He graduated from the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg/Germany and spent the next two years in practice in Germany as an associate dentist.
Returning to Galway he spent the next two years in private practice followed by a three year Master degree in Periodontology at Trinity College, Dublin.
He joined Redmond Molloy in August of 2009 - clinically he is involved in the placement of dental implants, treatment of gum related diseases and minor oral surgey like wisdom tooth removal. When not engaged in dentistry he dreams of improving his skills sailing.
Our docklands branch is open 5 days a week from 8 til late right through lunch, we cover all aspects of general dentistry and also we have our own in-house specialists in Orthodontics Dr. Sharon O'Flynn and in Implants, Perio ( gum treatments) and Oral Surgery Dr. Maher Kemmona. You dont need a specialist referal to see Sharon or Maher just give Ian a call on 01 678 60 70 or mail dentist@redmondmolloy.ie
Our dentists are Dr. Gregg Barry, Dr. David Keenan and Dr Colm Traynor and our Hygienist is Amie McManus who main interest is in preventative care to prolong your natural dentition.
Our main goal is to put you, our patients, at the center of everything we do.
Posted on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 @ 10:55 AM
Need a dentist in Dublin on a Saturday then call Redmond Molloy Balbriggan on 01 841 03 06. Whether it is an Dental emergency at the weekend or you just want your regular treatment outside of your working hours then we cater for all your Dental needs all week and on a Saturday in our Balbriggan branch.
As this is just part of our normal hours there is no special weekend premium in relation to costs, no call out charges just your regular treatment at the weekend.
Address
Castlemill Shopping Centre (beside Dunnes)
Hamlet Lane
Balbriggan
Co. Dublin
Phone:
01 8410306
Email:
redmondmolloyballbriggan@redmondmolloy.ie
Dentist:
Dr David O'Malley
Dr Colm Traynor
At Redmond Molloy Balbriggan we have designed our practice with you our patients in mind. We provide a respectful, comfortable, family friendly environment where your needs will be met.
- Our dentistswant you to feel as comfortable as possible; and, want to make each visit to the dentist a convenient and pleasant experience. Dr. David O'Malley and Dr Colm Traynor care about your well-being.
- Our dental team is second-to-none! The staff at Redmond Molloy will make the greatest effort to ensure that you always feel welcome and comfortable coming to us for treatment.Our aim is to put you at the center of everything we do. They are always available if you need help; and, as a patient you can count on our team to be respectful and sensitive toward your needs.
We provide an assortment of dental treatment options; including, preventative dentistry for adults and children, regular teeth cleanings, fillings, root canal therapies, extractions, crowns, bridges and implants. Our dentists are also Inman 3 month braces providers.
Tooth whitening is also available at very competitive rates.
We accept all patient groups including adult medical card holders.