FAQs
How do I book an appointment?
Call the surgery on 042 9668929 or 085 7887014 during normal working hours to make an appointment, or online 24/7 using the button below.
If you have an out of hours dental emergency then please call our emergency mobile number 087 6201548
You can also email us at: [email protected]
What are your opening hours?
Do you open Out of Hours?
If you have an out of hours dental emergency call our mobile emergency 087 6201548. We are also open most bank holidays and every Saturday from 8am – 3pm.
What if I have a toothache?
We guarantee to see all emergencies same day so please ring us from 8 am for an emergency appointment Monday- Saturday.
What do I need to bring to my appointment?
Bring your PPS number, medical card, if you have one, and a list of your current medications.
What is our cancellation policy?
If you cannot attend, please call Frazer Dental immediately to cancel or change your appointment on 042 9668929. We require 48 hours notice of cancellation in order for us to give your appointment to someone else and to avoid a late cancellation fee being charged.
What if I miss my appointment?
We reserve the right to charge the full amount for any appointment which is missed without notice. We kindly ask that you contact us by phone 0429668929 if you cannot attend a scheduled appointment with us, as this way we can offer the appointment slot to someone else who may need it.
Is a booking deposit required?
Yes a booking deposit is required to secure all appointments at Frazer Dental. The booking deposit is €50 for a standard appointment length and increases for appointments longer than 30 mins. The deposit is transferable towards the cost of your dental treatment with us. It is also refundable if you cancel your appointment with us provided you give us adequate notice of cancellation (48 hrs).
If you have a medical card and your treatment is covered by the medical card, then the booking deposit is refunded at end of your treatment with us.
Do you accept medical card?
Yes we do, please ensure to bring your medical card with you to the appointment so that we can check what you are covered for by your medical card.
What does medical card cover?
It covers 1 dental examination per year, 2 fillings, unlimited extractions, dentures , root canal treatments & prescriptions.
My child has a medical card, can you offer free treatment at Frazer Dental?
All patients are welcome at Frazer Dental, we really enjoy treating children for braces and general dental care but the medical card only takes affect when a child turns 16 years of age in private dental practices. Free dental care for children under 16 is provided in the HSE / school dental clinics only. If you would like to register your child under 16 at Frazer Dental, they will be registered with us as a private patient.
Do you cater for nervous patients?
The friendly FD team are specially trained to help the most nervous children and adults relax. Our aim is help you overcome your fear of the dentist once and for all. We understand dental phobia and will not judge you. Our team are here to make your trip to the dentist a pleasant one. Sit back and relax in our massage dental chair, we will allow you to pick the background music so feel free to bring your own CD . You even wear earphones if you wish.
How can you guarantee pain-free dentistry?
We use state of the art techniques to make your trip the dentist most comfortable including:
–Air polish cleaning– which guarantees you the most comfortable clean possible, without causing sensitivity
–Pain – free injections-we use our special numbing spray before anaethetics to prenumb the area
-Non sensitive tooth whitening – so even the most sensitive teeth can be whitened
– we also offer sedation for the most nervous patients.
What is Sedation?
Sedation is a sedative drug to help nervous patients relax and manage their fear of the dentist. Sedation allows you to remain alert during your dental appointment but achieve a more relaxed state. You will be conscious at all times, can talk to the dental team and respond to instructions throughout.
What types of sedation do you offer?
Currently we are only able to offer treatment under local anaesthetic and oral sedation. We hope to return to IV sedation in the near future but contact us on phone for further info about the benefits of treatment with oral sedation.
Oral sedation provides a lighter form of sedation, whilst still allowing you to relax in the dental chair.
Can I go back drive home after sedation?
Those who opt for sedation will need to bring a chaperone with them to Frazer Dental, as after sedation it is unsafe to drive home, or operate any machinery for the rest of the day. You would not be fit to return to work that day. Most people are fine to return to their normal routine the day after sedation.
What should I do after I have a tooth out? ( dental extraction)
It is normal for the area to be tender for a week after & pain killers will be needed.
- Start taking painkillers immediately afterwards, before the anaesthetic wears off – don’t wait until pain sets in!! Usually 800 mg Ibuprofen (Nurofen) taken at mealtimes & 1g Paracetamol (Panadol) taken in between meals, should be adequate. Avoid Aspirin (Dispirin) as it causes bleeding.
- Take it easy and do not exercise for 12 hrs.
- Do not smoke for at least 24 hours. Smoking delays the healing process & can dissolve the blot clot causing a painful condition known as dry socket.
- Do not rinse for 24 hours, after that , start rinsing 4 times per day, with warm salty water or a medicated mouthwash. We advise rinsing after every meal to keep the area clean.
- Keep biting down firmly on the gauze we give you for 45 mins after the extraction. If still bleeding then, change the gauze for a new piece or bite down on a cold damp teabag(folded in half) for 30-45 mins. If still bleeding , change for a new piece of gauze or teabag. Bleeding should stop after 2 hours. If any doubts, please give us a call.
What is dry socket?
Dry socket occurs when the blood clot in the socket dissolves or doesn’t form. Then, the bone under where the tooth was extracted is exposed to air, food and liquids and becomes very painful. If you are in alot of pain 2 -3 days after the extraction, then you may have a dry socket. Smokers , diabetics or those who have had a difficult extraction are more prone . If you think you have a dry socket ,please call us so we can arrange to relieve this pain for you instantly by placing a medicated dressing. Those who have had a more difficult extraction or an abscess prior to the extraction are more prone.
What should I do if I knock my tooth out?
If it’s a baby tooth, do not worry. We do not re-implant baby teeth.
If it’s any adult tooth, hold the tooth by the crown (not root) and IMMEDIATELY place it back into the socket from where it came. If there is dirt on the root, gently rinse in clean water or milk before re-implanting the tooth. Then ring us to arrange an appointment IMMEDIATELY .
Otherwise, you can place the tooth in milk or hold it in your cheek inside the mouth until you get to Frazer Dental. However, the best thing is to immediately reposition the tooth in the socket BEFORE COMING TO FRAZER DENTAL.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, card and cheque payment. There is an ATM located outside the Bank of Ireland which is just a two minute walk from the practice.
Where can I find you?
Please refer to the map and directions in our Contact Us section.
If you are lost just call us on +353 (42) 9668929
Do you have a denture repair service?
Yes, we offer a denture repair service. This usually takes a minimum of 24 hours turn around time.
What problems can wisdom teeth cause ?
Food packing and even decay in the wisdom tooth or adjacent tooth
Inflammation of the gum
Bad taste & bad breath
Pain & swelling in the gum, jaw joint & ear
Pus & infection around the wisdom tooth
What can be done at Frazer Dental?
Frazer Dental, your local dental practice in Kingscourt can now perform all wisdom teeth Xrays and extract all troublesome wisdom teeth here.
This eliminates the need to travel to neighbouring cities such as Dublin or Newry!
Are you nervous ?
You can relax at Frazer Dental, our experienced team can use IV sedation to ensure an hour in the dental chair seems like a minute!
