Orthodontics (Braces)

Orthodontic treatment is concerned with the alignment of teeth. During orthodontic treatment, fixed braces can be worn to gradually move crooked or overcrowded teeth into correct alignment. Orthodontics is no longer just for kids, with advances in discreet, clear braces becoming a popular option for adults.

We offer three different solutions depending on your requirements and budget; Fixed Braces, Invisalign and Short Term Braces. Your dentist will assess your need and can help choose the right teeth straightening options for you. You can see some examples of our previous cases below...

ORTHODONTICS (BRACES)

THIS YOUNG LADY ATTENDED BECAUSE SHE WAS EMBARRASSED WITH HER TEETH. AFTER 13 MONTHS OF FIXED BRACES SHE HAD THE SMILE SHE ALWAYS DREAMED OF.

AFTER 15 MONTHS OF TREATMENT THIS PATIENT WAS DELIGHTED WITH THE RESULT.

AFTER 13 MONTHS OF TREATMENT WE HAD ALIGNED THIS LADYS TEETH AND GIVEN HER THE "HOLLYWOOD SMILE".

THIS YOUNG LADY WAS RELUCTANT TO SMILE BECAUSE OF THE GAPS IN HER TEETH. AFTER A SHORT COURSE OF ORTHODONTICS SHE COULDN'T STOP SMILING!

THIS MAN WAS ASTOUNDED WITH THE RESULT AFTER 18 MONTHS OF ORTHODONTICS.

THIS YOUNG LADY WANTED THE GAP BETWEEN HER FRONT TEETH CLOSED. AFTER REVIEWING ALL HER OPTIONS WE CLOSED THE SPACE WITH 12 MONTHS OF ORTHODONTICS TREATMENT. SHE WAS THRILLED WITH THE RESULT.

THIS YOUNG LADY HAD HER TEETH STRAIGHTENED IN 6 MONTHS!

Dental Implants

At Westside Dental we offer implants to replace single tooth gaps or to replace the entire mouth for patients with no teeth.

Patients often have a number of questions about what implants are and what they can do for them. Implants are a small titanium screw which replaces the root of the tooth. Once it is healed in the bone, it can be restored with a crown which looks, feels and functions just like a normal tooth when it was healthy, natural and beautiful.

Implants have many advantages including looking just like a natural tooth, not damaging adjacent teeth and having a high success rate. They restore your bite and function so you can eat the steak you can't eat with a missing tooth. Implants feel just like natural decay and don't decay.

Implants are an excellent restoration for people who want to replace a single missing tooth. If you have no teeth, implants can replace all your teeth to give you stable dentures that don't move about when you chew your food.

What are the steps involved?

The procedure is customised to your exact clinical situation however the replacement of a single tooth would normally involve the following steps.
The failed tooth is removed and a temporary restoration (tooth) is supplied so you never have to go without a tooth. Some weeks later the implant is placed involving the very careful and gentle insertion of the titanium implant at the location of a previous tooth.
A few months later the implant can be used to support a new tooth that will function and look much like a natural tooth.

What are the advantages of dental implants?

Implants have a number of advantages including:

➤ Good success rates (95% still in function after 10 years).
➤ Very aesthetic result - looks like a natural tooth.
➤ Conservative - doesn't affect teeth on either side.
➤ Restores function to improve biting and chewing.
➤ Doesn't decay like natural teeth.
➤ Maintains bone in the area of the implant.

Whitening

At Westside Dental we have searched the market for the most effective tooth whitening product and have been delighted with the results we see from the Colgate Max White Professional System.

Colgate Max White One Professional is a take home, tray-based, whitening system. It is specially formulated to remove tooth discolouration due to foods, tobacco and other stain-causing materials.

Your dentist takes an impression of your teeth and makes up a cast. Then whitening trays are made for you to whiten your teeth at home at a time that is convenient to you.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Use for as little as 30 minutes per day
6% hydrogen peroxide

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Visibly whiter teeth in just 3 days
Convenient and easy to use

PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOOTH WHITENING SYSTEM

Load gel into your bleaching tray made by your Dentist
Brush teeth, then insert tray. Adapt tray sides to teeth
Remove excess gel with clean finger, tissue or soft toothbrush
Follow dentist's instructions. If significant sensitivity occurs, stop treatment and consult dentist
Clean tray with soft toothbrush and cool tap water.
Store tray in case provided

PRECAUTIONS

Do not use household bleach to whiten your teeth
It is recommended that pregnant or lactating women not use bleaching systems
Keep gel out of heat/sunlight
Do not freeze
Tooth fillings and crowns do not respond to tooth bleaching
Foods and juices high in acid may cause sensitivity
Do not use tobacco products or eat while bleaching

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Tuesday

09:30 - 17:00

Wednesday

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Thursday

09:30 - 17:00

Friday

09:30 - 17:00

Saturday

10:00 - 15:00

Sunday

CLOSED

Monday

14:00 - 20:00

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Phone: (090) 6494110

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Address:
Roscommon Rd,
Athlone,
Co. Westmeath.
N37 A8P2

Directions

From Dublin/Galway:
Take Exit 12 off the Athlone Bypass / M6 Motorway. Turn right at the T-Junction / Roundabout heading for Athlone Town and Westside is the last building on the right before Mulligan's Shop.