General, Family & Preventative
Dentist Services
Providing gentle, thorough, and dedicated dental healthcare for patients of all ages in Bailieborough and County Cavan for over 38 years. From essential routine check-ups and PRSI subsidised cleanings to tooth-saving root canal therapy and custom dentures.
All Dental Treatments & Procedures
Click or hover on any treatment card below to view detailed clinical advantages, pricing guidance, and procedure specifics.
General Examination / Check Up
General Examination / Check Up
Comprehensive visual and clinical assessment of your teeth, gums, enamel wear, bite alignment, and oral health to identify issues early and prevent discomfort.
- Complete oral checkup & soft tissue screening
- Low-dose digital X-rays if clinically necessary
- 100% Free annual exam under Irish PRSI Dental scheme
Scale & Polish Hygiene
Scale & Polish Hygiene
Ultrasonic scaling safely removes hardened plaque, calculus deposits, and persistent surface stains, protecting gums against gingivitis and periodontitis.
- Eliminates tartar and surface stains from tea, coffee & tobacco
- Reverses early gum inflammation and freshens breath
- Subsidised to just €20 under Irish PRSI Treatment Scheme
Tooth-Coloured White Fillings
Tooth-Coloured White Fillings
Modern biocompatible composite resins precisely matched to your natural tooth shade. Strong, aesthetic, and bonding seamlessly to healthy enamel.
- 100% Mercury-free, aesthetic tooth-coloured composite
- Minimally invasive preservation of healthy tooth structure
- Restores full chewing strength, bite alignment & contours
Root Canal Therapy
Root Canal Therapy
Gentle, pain-relieving procedure that cleanses infected root canals, disinfects the inner canal system, and permanently seals it, saving your natural tooth.
- Prompt relief from acute nerve ache and severe sensitivity
- Precise instrumentation for comfortable, predictable care
- Eligible for 20% Irish Revenue Med 2 Tax Relief
Gentle Tooth Extractions
Gentle Tooth Extractions
When a tooth cannot be salvaged due to severe fracture, decay, or impaction, Dr. McKenna provides delicate, reassuring extractions under effective local anesthesia.
- Calm setting with complete local numbing during care
- Emergency slots available for acute dental pain relief
- Clear post-operative guidance and recovery advice
Full & Partial Dentures & Repairs
Full & Partial Dentures
Individually crafted acrylic and chrome partial dentures designed to restore chewing efficiency, speech clarity, and youthful facial profile support.
- Comfortable anatomical fit tailored precisely to your gums
- Natural tooth aesthetics matching facial contours
- Fast denture repairs, tooth additions, and relines
Children's Gentle Dentistry
Children's Gentle Dentistry
Building positive dental habits from an early age. We guide young smiles with cheerful chair rides, cavity prevention, fissure sealants, and gentle care.
- Friendly visits designed to eliminate dental apprehension
- Protective fissure sealants to shield developing molars
- Monitoring healthy dental development and bite eruption
Tooth Extraction Aftercare Instructions
Having a tooth removed requires delicate initial healing. Dr. J.P. McKenna provides simple step-by-step instructions to ensure recovery is fast, comfortable, and problem-free.
First 24 Hours: Protect the Clot
Avoid vigorous rinsing, spitting, or touching the extraction site. Strictly avoid smoking or alcohol for at least 48 hours, as suction and chemicals dislodge the protective blood clot, which could trigger a painful dry socket.
After 24 Hours: Warm Salt Rinses
After 24 hours have passed, gently rinse your mouth with warm water mixed with half a teaspoon of salt after eating. Let the water roll out gently into the sink without aggressive swishing.
Diet & Pain Relief
Eat cool, soft foods (soups, yoghurts, eggs) on the unaffected side of your mouth. Never drink through a straw. Take standard pain relief (paracetamol or ibuprofen) as recommended before numbness wears off.
Irish PRSI & Medical Card (GMS) Information
If you pay PRSI in Ireland (as an employee or self-employed worker), you may be entitled to significant dental healthcare benefits under the Irish Department of Social Protection Treatment Benefit Scheme.
Comprehensive yearly clinical dental assessment completely covered once per calendar year.
Government pays the balance towards your professional dental cleaning.
We welcome patients holding valid HSE Medical Cards for covered annual treatments.
