Your mouth is a window into what goes into the rest of your body. Good oral hygiene is more than a healthy smile or keeping your breath fresh and minty. Good oral hygiene is a mouth that looks and smells healthy. This means that your teeth are clean and free of debris, your gums are pink and do not hurt when you brush or floss and bad breath is not a constant problem.
Why is good oral hygiene important?
Because healthy teeth is a confidence booster that enables you to speak, eat, feel and look good all the time.
There are simple steps that each of us can take to maintain a good oral hygiene and avoid dental problems. These include:
- Brushing thoroughly twice a day and flossing daily
- Eating a balanced diet and limiting snacks between meals
- Using dental products that contain fluoride, including toothpaste
- Rinsing with a fluoride mouth rinse if your dentist advises
Good hygiene prevents bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. Also, having a cleaning done every six months can help maintain oral hygiene and prevent many dental diseases. Remember, your dentists looks after your teeth, bone structure and can spot problem areas and treat any issues before they become problematic. Visiting your dentist regularly can also help by telling you ways you can improve oral care techniques between visits.
Having good oral hygiene is essential to your wellbeing. It is very important that you schedule your routine visits to your dentists every six months.
Contact us today at White Smile Dental to learn more about our dental services in Dublin. You can also take the first step towards lasting oral hygiene and set up your appointment today, directly from our website.
TREATMENTS AVAILABLE
Duration: 30 minutes
Are xrays included? Yes
What is it?
Regular dental check ups are highly recommended every six months as part of preventive oral care. During a check up your dentist will give your teeth an initial clean and identify any potential problems such as;
- Gum inflammation
- Bone loss
- Tooth decay
- Plague build up
- Other oral health problems
- Face, neck and mouth abnormalities
Your check up will also include x-rays to access any underlying problems.
Topics for discussion with the dentist may include;
- Current medication
- Consequence of tooth loss
- Best brushing/flossing/mouthwash practice
- Use of tobacco products
- Cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening
- Benefits of crowns, bridges, veneers or implants
- Treatment plan and total cost
A dental check up is also your opportunity to ask any questions about oral health or benefits cosmetic treatments such as getting a crown or braces will have.
We understand for a lot of people a trip to the dentist is a scary thought. But please rest assured you’re in the best hands. Modern dentistry is pain free and prevention is certainly better than cure.
If you stick to six monthly check ups you can be assured your oral health is under close scrutiny.
What can you expect from your visit to White Smile Dental for a check up?
Once you have made an appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon your arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
When called for your appointment Dr Erik Garbrecht will greet you and begin your check up exam. X-rays will be taken (if required) and any treatment required will be laid out in a treatment plan, the exact cost, time frame and payment plan clearly shown.
Upon leaving you will be given a copy of your treatment plan (if necessary). At which point you may wish to book in for future treatment or take it away with you for further reflection.
Duration: 30 minutes
What is it?
A dental scale and polish (clean) is an important aspect of your overall oral health. Today with modern toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste teeth are easier to clean than ever before. However there are still those hard to reach places where plague and calculus build up between the teeth the backs of teeth and below the gum line.
The dentist is best equipped to clean your teeth thoroughly and will leave your teeth not only looking cleaner but feeling cleaner too.
It is important to have a checkup scale & polish every six months for total oral health.
What can you expect from your visit to White Smile Dental for your scale and polish?
Once you have made an appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
When called for your appointment Dr Erik Garbrecht will do a quick assessment of your teeth and discuss any concerns you may have. Once satisfied he will begin the clean with an ultrasonic scaler which vibrates at high speed and shoots a jet of water, this removes any plague and calculus build up. He will then use hand instruments of all sizes to clean those hard to reach areas. Finally he will use a polishing brush and special toothpaste to polish and fine clean the teeth leaving them feeling fresh and clean.
€60.00
If you have any queries in relation to this or any other treatments please contact our knowledgeable and friendly team for further guidance and appointments.
Duration: 30 – 120 minutes depending on size and type.
What is it?
A substance such as composite, amalgam gold or the like used to fill a cavity caused by tooth decay or trauma.
Fillings are a standard part of dentistry, most people will have at some point had a filling and with modern dentistry they are quick and pain free.
Fillings are used to restore a tooth back to its regular function and shape caused by carries in the tooth (decay) or from trauma to the tooth such as a trip or fall.
What can you expect from your visit to White Smile Dental for a filling?
Once you have made an appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
When called for your appointment Dr Erik Garbrecht will access the affected area, take xrays if required and discuss all options and cost for your filling. You may wish to have the filling done there and then or decide to come back at a more convenient time.
Before applying the filling the dentist will clean the affected area of all decay or round off any sharp edges as a result of trauma. He will then fill the cleaned cavity with filling material.
What types of filling are there?
Composite fillings (resin) are the most common type which are matched to the colour of your tooth and are used when a natural appearance is desired especially towards the front of the mouth.
Amalgam (silver) fillings are not used as much these days but are cheaper and are used mostly at the back of the mouth where they are not as visible.
Porcelain (bonded) fillings are used when a high aesthetic look is required especially on the front couple of teeth where they are most visible.
At the time of your appointment all cost and available options will be discussed and clearly laid out for you so that you know exactly what the cost will be and how long each filling will take.
From €65 – €150 depending on the material used the size and time it takes and also your preference to how it looks.
If you have any queries in relation to this or any other treatments please contact our knowledgeable and friendly team for further guidance and appointments.
Duration 30 – 60 minutes
What is it?
A tooth may need to be removed from the mouth if it cannot be saved through any other treatment. Most commonly teeth are extracted when a tooth is broken through trauma/accident, decay or if it is loose. There are many reasons an extraction may be necessary so it is important to consult with your dentist to make an effect plan you both agree on.
There are two types of tooth extraction;
Simple extraction: This is the most common type of extraction and is straight forward. Used when the tooth is visible or loose in the mouth.
Surgical extraction: This is a more complicated procedure and is necessary if a tooth is broken at the gum line or is below the gum line. This type of extraction takes more time and in some instances can only be carried out by an oral surgeon. In this case the dentist will refer you.
What can you expect from your visit to White Smile Dental for an extraction?
Once you have made an appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
Upon your appointment time Dr Erik Garbrecht will check your mouth and the affected tooth and take xrays if required. He will discuss all options available to you and clearly outline the cost and time frame of treatment. At this point and if it is possible you may decide to have the tooth removed there and then or arrange to come back at a more convenient time.
Aftercare notes are given at the end of your appointment to guide you post treatment.
Simple extraction from €65 – €80
Surgical extraction from €80 – €150
A tooth extraction is a pain free procedure in modern dentistry.
If you have any queries in relation to this or any other treatments please contact our knowledgeable and friendly team for further guidance and appointments.
Duration: 45 – 60 minutes
What is it?
Wisdom teeth are located at the very back of the mouth and only come through in the twenties or later. This often causes problems with space in the mouth (impacted) or infection when they are ‘erupting’ leading to pain and infection. In some cases wisdom teeth can only be removed by an oral surgeon in which case the dentist will refer you.
If you are in pain from your wisdom teeth please contact us right away and we will see you that day or as soon as possible to suit you. The dentist may not be able to remove your wisdom tooth that day but will help with any pain and prescribe antibiotics when required.
What can you expect from your visit to White Smile Dental for wisdom tooth extraction?
Once you have made an appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
Upon your appointment time Dr Erik Garbrecht will check your mouth and the affected tooth and take xrays if required. He will discuss all options available to you and clearly outline the cost and time frame of treatment. At this point and if it is possible you may decide to have the tooth removed there and then or arrange to come back at a more convenient time. In some cases you will need to be referred to an oral surgeon. We will help facilitate this for you if you wish.
Aftercare notes are given at the end of your appointment to guide you post treatment.
From €80 to €150
If you have any queries in relation to this or any other treatments please contact our knowledgeable and friendly team for further guidance and appointments.
Duration: 60 minutes per appointment. Two to three appointments needed.
What is it?
Root canal is performed in order to save or repair a badly damaged or infected tooth rather than removing it. A root canal may be necessary when decay has reached the nerve of a tooth or because the tooth has become infected. The procedure removes the pulp chamber of the tooth. It is then filled with a filling material (composite) or replaced with a crown.
What can you expect from your visit to White Smile Dental for Root Canal Treatment?
Once you have made an appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
At the time of your appointment Dr Flynn with access the tooth and take xrays if required. All your options will be discussed to suit your requirements and a treatment plan made clearly showing the time frame and total cost of treatment. At this point you can book in for the treatment or take your treatment plan with you to arrange an appointment at a convenient time.
At White Smile Dental we use the latest technology to ensure a quick, effective and pain free procedure.
If you have any queries in relation to this or any other treatments please contact our knowledgeable and friendly team for further guidance and appointments.
Duration: 30 – 60 minutes
What is it?
An emergency appointment is urgent if you are in a lot of pain or have severe tooth ache. It is also required when trauma to the teeth/mouth occurs following an accident.
- We will see you immediately.
- Our highly experienced dentist Erik Garbrecht is on hand to see you right away.
- Located a minute’s drive from the N11 in the heart of South Dublin.
What can you expect from your visit to White Smile Dental for an emergency appointment?
You can expect us where possible to see you immediately and ahead of any other appointments we have booked in. After you give us some important details and medical history Dr Erik Garbrecht will see you right away. His first concern is easing any pain or trauma you might have. He will then go though any treatment you might need and with your input plan any treatment necessary. At this stage all time frames and exact cost will be laid out for you in your treatment plan.
Rest assured any pain you are in will be immediately taken care of.
If you require an emergency appointment contact us now and we will take care of you.
Emergency appointments cost €40
Duration: two visits. 60 minutes for crown preparation and 30 minutes for crown fit.
Payment plan available? Yes
What is it?
Crowns or caps as they are sometimes called is a tooth shape cover or cap which fits over a decayed or badly damaged tooth. Or used to dramatically improve the appearance of a person’s smile.
Crowns can be used for many reasons and include;
- Cover broken/cracked teeth
- Cover severely decayed teeth where it cannot be saved by a filling or restorative material
- To hold a bridge in place
- Cover misshapen or discoloured teeth
- Many people require crowns because they do not like how their natural teeth look and wish to dramatically improve the appearance and look of their smile
Crowns are made from the following materials;
- Metal or PMF (porcelain fused to metal) Recommended for the back teeth where they need to be stronger
- All ceramic. Used mostly at the front of the mouth where a high aesthetic look is demanded. These are the same colour as your teeth and tailored to your teeth and colour.
Crowns are made in a lab by a specialist technician and are custom made purely for you.
What can you expect when you visit White Smile Dental for a crown?
Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
When called for your appointment Dr Erik Garbrecht will greet you and explore all options for your crown/s. He will listen to your requirements and together you will make a treatment plan outlining the time frame for the procedure and also exact cost.
Your crown/s will take two visits to complete.
During your first visit impressions and xrays will be taken to be sent to the laboratory to be made. You will be given a temporary crown to wear if needs be.
At your second appointment a week later your new crown/s will be fitted.
Cost: From €499
Payment for crowns is 50% upfront and 50% at the end of treatment.
Payment plans are available (contact reception).
Crowns come with a 5 year warranty.
Duration: Two visits. 90 minutes for bridge perpetration and one visit of 45 minutes for bridge fit.
Payment plan available? Yes
What is it?
A bridge or fixed/removable denture is used to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges can be fitted and supported in three ways depending on the scenario.
- By natural teeth
- By Implants
- By a combination of implants and natural teeth
There are different types of bridges;
- Traditional bridge: Made using crowns (caps) either side of the space (middle tooth) and using a false tooth in that space.
- Cantilever bridge: Used when there are one or more crowns on only one side of where a tooth or teeth are missing.
- Maryland bonded bridge: Metal framework and or resin bonded
Your dentist will suggest the best type of bridge to opt for depending on your individual care and aesthetic requirement.
Bridges are made in a lab by a specialist technician and are custom made purely for you.
What can you expect when you visit White Smile Dental for a bridge?
Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
When called for your appointment Dr Erik Garbrecht will greet you and explore all options for your bridge. He will listen to your requirements and together you will make a treatment plan outlining the time frame for the procedure and also exact cost.
Your bridge will take two visits (sometimes more) to complete.
During your first visit impressions and xrays will be taken to be sent to the laboratory to be made. You will be given a temporary crown/s to wear if needs be.
At your second appointment a week or so later your new bridge will be fitted.
Cost: From €600
Payment for a bridge is 50% upfront and 50% at the end of treatment.
Payment plans are available (contact reception).
Bridges come with a 5 year warranty.
Duration: Two to three 60 minute visits.
Payment plan available? Yes
What is it?
Veneers are used mainly when a patient demands a high aesthetic look to improve the look of his/her smile and have very white looking teeth. Celebrities often turn to veneers for that ‘perfect smile’.
Your dentist will suggest the best type of veneers to opt for depending on your individual case and aesthetic requirement.
Veneers are hand crafted in a lab by a specialist technician and are custom made purely for you.
What can you expect when you visit White Smile Dental for a veneer?
Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
When called for your appointment Dr Erik Garbrecht will greet you and explore all options for your veneers. He will listen to your requirements and together you will make a treatment plan outlining the time frame for the procedure and also exact cost.
Your veneers will take two visits (sometimes more) to complete.
During your first visit impressions and xrays will be taken to be sent to the laboratory to be made.
At your second appointment a week or so later your new venners will be fitted.
Cost: From €550 per veneer.
Payment for veneers is 50% upfront and 50% at the end of treatment.
Payment plans are available (contact reception).
Veneers come with a 5 year warranty.
Duration: Two to three 60 minute visits.
Payment plan available? Yes
What is it?
Dentures are replacement teeth that can be worn, taken out and placed back in the mouth as you wish. Used when all other options are exhausted due to tooth loss, serious decay or accident. While modern dentures do take some time to get used to they are very natural looking and comfortable to wear.
There are different types of denture;
- Conventional full denture
- Immediate full denture
- Partial denture
Your dentist will suggest the best type of denture to opt for depending on your individual case and aesthetic requirement.
Dentures are made in a lab by a specialist technician and are custom made purely for you.
What can you expect when you visit White Smile Dental for a denture?
Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our details and address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area.
When called for your appointment Dr Erik Garbrecht will greet you and explore all options for your denture. He will listen to your requirements and together you will make a treatment plan outlining the time frame for the procedure and also exact cost.
Your denture will take two visits (sometimes more) to complete.
During your first visit impressions and xrays will be taken to be sent to the laboratory to be made.
At your second appointment a week or so later your new denture will be fitted.
Cost: From €600
Payment for a denture is 50% upfront and 50% at the end of treatment.
Payment plans are available (contact reception).
Dentures come with a 5 year warranty.
Our laboratory-made sports mouthguards are prescribed for both professional and amateur athletes because they offer the highest level of protection during sports activity. When worn properly, they can prevent dental trauma, such as fractured teeth or concussions.
They are also indicated for patients with an orthodontic situation, such as braces, who must wear a mouthguard for preventive measures.
Our sports mouthguards provide superior fit and retention compared to boil-and-bite mouthguards. Available in six levels of protection, the mouthguards range from one to three layers of laminated ethylvinylacetate material with a final occlusal thickness between 3 mm and 5 mm. Our mouthguards can be customized with stickers and team logos and are available in a variety of colors to fit the personality of every star athlete!
- Custom mouthguards are far superior to ‘bite & boil’ mouthguards available from supermarkets and pharmacies.
- Will offer a perfect fit to your teeth ensuring better protection.
In seven years, White Smile Dental have treated over 50,000 patients for laser teeth whitening. This possibly makes us the most experienced specialist tooth whitener in Ireland.
Due to tooth whitenings incredible popularity there is a plethora of whitening products on the market. However, many products are inferior, performed by unqualified personnel or simply do not work.
White Smile Dental provides complete, impartial advice if you are considering a laser teeth whitening treatment.
Here’s are the top three things you need to know about teeth whitening;
- Laser teeth whitening is the most effective way to whiten teeth quickly.
- Take home kits (trays) are excellent for maintaining your new shade after laser teeth whitening but can also be used as a standalone product to whiten teeth.
- Laser teeth whitening is usually completely pain free. It is safe, easy, and does not damage the enamel.
How Does Teeth whitening Work?
Teeth whitening generally occurs when Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is exposed to the enamel and dentine of a tooth (the layer directly under the enamel). When Hydrogen Peroxide penetrates through the enamel, pigmentation found in the dentine tube oxidizes rendering a white finish which is reflected through the translucent enamel.
- We have seen over 50,000 patients in Ireland for teeth whitening treatments
- Safe and effective, up to 8 shades whiter
- Brilliant results within the hour
Three options
- Laser Teeth Whitening €99
- Laser Teeth Whitening And Take Home Kit €160
- Laser Teeth Whitening And Customised Take Home Kit €299
CLINIC LOCATIONS
| MOUNT MERRION, DUBLIN 4 |
016678524 |
OPENING HOURS
| Monday – Friday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
+353(0) 1 667 8524
