Involves health assessment of your oral tissues & gums, natural teeth, restorations (fillings), dental appliances, screening for oral cancer, alignment of your teeth and jaw. If a problem, such as dental decay is found, an x-ray may be taken to examine its extent. For patients who require extensive treatment, photographs outside and inside of the mouth and impressions of your teeth will be taken. You will receive a treatment plan and itemised costing prior to embarking on a course of treatment.

Read more about: Your first visit

Also known as scale and polish, your hygienist treatment will involve thorough cleaning of your teeth including hard to reach areas, below the gum line and stain removal. For patients with advanced gum disease, a more extensive cleaning of the root surface and anti-microbial flushing of the gum pockets is required.

Education is a primary goal at Cornelscourt Dental. Following a full dental examination, you may be recommended to attend an oral health education session with your hygienist. Here you will receive tailor-made advice on maintaining optimal oral health. Topics include brushing and inter-dental cleaning, dietary analysis, smoking cessation and denture care. We offer both one-on-one and family sessions.

Read more about: Gum disease & Keeping your mouth healthy

Fissure sealants are placed on teeth when there are deep fissures or grooves that are likely to be a risk of decay. It is advised that we screen your child when their first permanent molars erupt (aged 6-7 years) to maximise this protective potential.

Read more about: Cornelscourt Kids

We primarily opt for tooth-coloured (composite resin) fillings to mend decayed or damaged teeth. We also provide dental inlays and dental onlays, which may be suitable in cases of significant loss of tooth structure.

Read more about: Composite fillings

Aesthetic treatment options for extensively broken down or discoloured teeth. Choice of crown depends on the position of the tooth, remaining tooth structure and aesthetic concerns of the patient.

Read more about: Dental Crowns

Implants are often the ideal solution for replacing missing teeth. A dental implant is a biocompatible screw (often titanium) that is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. This screw can be used to support a false tooth (crown), bridge or denture.

Read more about: Dental Implants

If you have stained or darkened teeth, often a professional clean followed by teeth whitening is the treatment of choice to brighten and enhance the natural smile. If the teeth have extensive discolouration or the shape is not liked, veneers can act to camouflage this.

Read more about: Teeth Whitening

The fee for the initial consultation is €100. This covers a thorough examination of your teeth and jaws and a treatment planning discussion outlining the treatment options to best serve your needs. The fees below are guidelines, and a definitive fee can only be given following a complete diagnostic assessment and will depend on the complexity of your problem, duration of treatment and treatment option chosen.

Read more about: Orthodontics

Treatment costs include one set of retainers and retention supervision for up to 12 months after the braces have been removed.

All Orthodontic treatments are eligible for Tax Relief at 20% through the Med 2 scheme.

If one or more teeth are lost, the gap can be filled using a bridge (fixed), implant-denture (semi-fixed) or denture (removable). Depending on the number of teeth missing and the health of the remaining natural teeth, we will advise you on the best option for you.

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Endodontic treatment involves removal of dead or infected pulp tissue from a tooth while maintaining the exterior structure of the tooth. It is recommended in most cases that a crown is placed following root canal treatment.

Read more about: Root Canal Treatment

It is our priority to prevent the unnecessary loss of natural teeth. Occasionally, a tooth must be removed such as due to advanced decay, loss of bone support or for orthodontic reasons.

Read more about: Tooth Extraction

IV sedation dentistry works as a form of conscious sedation to help you feel relaxed during your appointment. This method does not put you fully to sleep, but it does make you less aware of your surroundings — including anything the dentist may or may not be doing to your mouth.

Night guards are recommended for patients who grind and clench their teeth as this leads to tooth wear. Sports guards are critical during contact sports to protect the teeth and gums.

We are now offering a range of facial aesthetics treatments in our clinic. Our services include anti-wrinkle treatments, Botox, Dermal Fillers and Profhilo.

For ongoing treatment, instalments may be made during the course of your treatment.

We accept cash, laser/visa debit, major credit cards and cheques. We are happy to facilitate patients with dental insurance with their claims.

* Certain procedures such as crowns, bridges and root canal treatment are entitled to 20% tax relief at the end of the tax year. This relief is claimable using a med 2 form which we can help you fill out, further details about this are outlined on the revenue website.