SpaDental News
Supporting future dentists – Tom Wardiell
Our dental therapist, Tom Wardiell, is back in school! Tom is lending a hand, using his experience to help others. He’s one of a team supporting future dentists. Tom has joined Plymouth University as a clinical advisor at the Dental Education Facility in Derriford. Tom is working alongside a team of qualified dentists, dental nurses and…
Read more »Thumb or Dummy Sucking – habit or problem?
Habit or a problem? Thumb or dummy sucking in babies and toddlers is a common habit we are used to seeing. Is it OK to allow our children to potentially be damaging their adult teeth, gums and jaw? Most children naturally stop at around the age of three years. However, prolonged thumb sucking can eventually…
Read more »Tooth Fairy gets a pay rise
That’s inflation for you The tooth fairy pays out on average £1.49 per tooth collected. That is a five percent rise on 2016. Children living in London get the most. This means that they receive about £1.88 per tooth. Those that live in the South West wake up to a lower payment of £1.18 under…
Read more »Future-proofing your baby’s teeth – it’s never too early!
As parents, especially new parents, we want the best for our children. We ask questions: When will my baby’s first tooth appear? Will it hurt? Should I use toothpaste? How much? Which brush is best? We ask for tips to help guide us to be better carers. Be reassured – there is no better person…
Read more »Matthew Miller dentist at Plymouth
Matthew Miller qualified as a Dentist from the Peninsula Dental School in 2013. After leaving the dental school in Plymouth Matthew worked in London, soon returning to Devon to work in the Maxillofacial unit in Torbay hospital. Keen interest in Dental Implants Matthew has a keen interest in Dental Implantology, gaining invaluable experience by working…
Read more »Thought about putting Gin on your breakfast?
A new flavour in the breakfast list Gin has been a long-standing member of the optics line up in a pub, but is there room for it in our foods? With tubs of yogurt flavoured with Gin spiriting their way onto the shelves of Sainsbury’s at the beginning of the summer, more foods could be…
Read more »Stephen Fletcher – master craftsman
Stephen Fletcher has been giving excellent dental care to his patients at SpaDental Plymouth for over ten years. He is particularly interested in restorative and aesthetic treatments. His aim is to maintain his patients’ dental health and improve their smile. Are you thinking of perfecting your smile with a cosmetic dental treatment? Or do you want to…
Read more »Back to school – what an impact!
Have you been busy getting your kids ready to go back to school? Going out shopping to get new pieces of uniform, buying bags, notebooks and algebra sets? Could you have forgotten an essential? Your kid’s new sports mouth guard. It’s true that most school shops sell mouth guards to wear during fast paced sports…
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