Mouth Cancer Awareness Day

Wednesday, 20th September, is Mouth Cancer Awareness Day and we want to help in the fight against this increasingly common form of cancer. Over 700 cases of mouth, head and neck cancer are diagnosed in Ireland every year and more often than ever we see new cases of this disease which is unfortunately on the […]

  Pembroke Dental Win National Awards   There is great excitement here at Pembroke Dental with the announcement that we have added to our list of awards with recent wins in the ‘Best Patient Care’ and ‘Best Dental Team’ categories at The Irish Dentistry Awards 2023. Both categories were hotly contested by some amazing practices […]

  One of the biggest challenges for parents is packing a healthy school lunch. A healthy and nutritious meal at lunchtime is so important for your child’s energy and focus, and it also plays a significant role in their overall well-being including their oral health. We have some suggestions for you to try for your […]

  What are braces and why do we need them?   Braces are appliances that move teeth by transferring the forces of a wire onto the teeth for extended periods of time. The shape of your jaw gradually adapts to conform to this pressure. Between the teeth and the bone and under your gums is […]

  It goes without saying that good oral health is one of the most important aspects of anyone’s overall health – regardless of which stage of your life. It is possible to get a child through childhood and even adulthood without dental decay or gum disease. The sooner a child is given the opportunity to […]

A dental hygienist will help you to take good care of your teeth as well as the periodontium (surrounding tissue and bone) of the teeth.  For most people it is important to have healthy teeth and gums, fresh breath, and a socially acceptable smile.  This can only be achieved if you clean your teeth and […]

We’ve asked our dental hygienist and tooth whitening expert, Sarie Liebenberg, to answer a few of our questions regarding teeth whitening. Sarie has more than 20 years of experience in the field of home and in-office teeth whitening and has lectured internationally, sharing her knowledge and experience.   How does teeth whitening work? A tooth […]

We are witnessing more and more patients seeking advice from us in relation to unintentionally grinding their teeth. This often goes hand in hand with jaw clenching, and is also referred to as ‘bruxism.’ We are witnessing cases of teeth grinding and jaw clenching that occur both intentionally and unintentionally, whilst both awake and sleeping. […]

Restorative dentistry relates to dental procedures that focus on the restoration or repair of impaired oral structures. It encompasses everything from repairing decay with direct fillings to creating and fitting laboratory crowns and onlays for better strength and function. Apart from having a sound base of knowledge, clincal practice is essential for a dentist to […]

It is incredibly important for every expecting mother to take care of her oral health during pregnancy.   In addition to your daily dental cleaning routine of brushing twice a day and flossing once a day, it is also recommended to see your dental hygienist for a professional cleaning every 3 months. Our dental hygienist, […]