Treatments List
At Meares Dental Surgery, our goal is to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health in a calm and caring environment. Whether you’re visiting for orthodontics, routine care, restoring a tooth, or exploring options to improve your smile, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We offer a full range of treatments, from preventive check-ups to orthodontics and whitening, and will always take the time to discuss what’s best for your individual needs.
Your comfort and confidence matter to us, and we want every visit to feel positive and reassuring.
Surgery Details
Bastion Court,
Connaught St,
Athlone.
Co. Westmeath
N37 X771
+353 (0) 90 6492596
+353 877 107744
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Opening Hours
Mon 9-5pm
Tue 9-5pm
Wed 9-5pm
Thurs 9-5pm
Fri 9-5pm
Sat – Closed
Sun – Closed
1. Preventive Care (The Foundation of Dental Health)
This is the most important category, aimed at preventing problems before they start.
Regular Check-ups & Cleanings (Prophylaxis): Typically recommended every 6 months. Includes examination, professional cleaning to remove plaque/tartar, and oral cancer screening. Ciara our experienced dedicated hygienist is here with us since 2018 and will look after all your gum health. Susanne, Mohammad or Hannah perform oral health exams usually on a six-monthly or twelve-monthly basis.
2. Restorative Treatments (Fixing Problems)
Fillings: Used to treat cavities. Materials include tooth-coloured composite resin, silver-coloured amalgam or porcelain.
Root Canal Therapy (Endodontics): Treats infected or inflamed tooth pulp (the inner nerve tissue). This saves a tooth that would otherwise need extraction. We often refer complex cases to specialist endodontists.
3. Treatments for Gum Health
Scaling and Root Planing: A deep cleaning for gum disease (periodontitis). Involves removing plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smoothing the tooth roots. Ciara our hygienist provides this treatmenrt.
4. Surgical Procedures
Extractions: Removal of a tooth that is too damaged or decayed to save.
5. Orthodontics (Braces & Aligners):
Corrects crooked teeth and misaligned bites. John Meares (practice limited to orthodontics) provides orthodontic treatment for children and teenagers.
6. Tooth Whitening
We can provide you with upper and lower whitening trays with different whitening strengths. This works very well for patients to get that glistening smile!
7. Dentures
We take impressions or scans to make acrylic or cobalt chrome dentures.
How to Know What You Need:
Your dentist will recommend treatments based on a thorough examination and discussion of your goals. Always start with a consultation.
Important: If you are looking for specific treatments, we may need to refer implants or difficult wisdom tooth extractions to trusted specialists (like periodontists, endodontists, or oral surgeons).
Your best next step: Schedule a check-up and cleaning. This allows your dentist to assess your current oral health and have a conversation with you about any desired treatments, whether they are necessary for health or elective for cosmetic reasons.

