SpaDental News
Dental topics in the news this year focus our attention on a healthy mouth for life.
We’re four months into 2018, a good time for a quick review of some of the dental topics in the news this year. Current topics in dental health focus on great oral health for the whole family through good education and care at home. Concern for the health of our children. Probably the most reported…
Read more »Ensuring quality is an important concern in dental health care
SpaDental invites you to share your experience of your treatment at our practices with the CQC. Your feedback to the The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will help to inform quality of care in dental practices nationwide. We agree that it’s important all health care providers meet the standards patients deserve and should expect. The CQC…
Read more »Help! I need a dentist urgently! Find emergency care in Whitchurch.
It may be bleeding, trauma to the mouth, or swelling of the face or neck. There are times when people need a dentist urgently. We can help! If you need a dentist urgently, and you’re in the Shropshire-Cheshire area, SpaDental Whitchurch can help. Perhaps you’ve moved recently and haven’t managed to register with a dentist…
Read more »St Mellion wedding show dazzles. Your smile can too!
Last Sunday, Louise, Lorraine, Tom and I were at the Wedding Show hosted by the St Mellion International Resort. We met some lovely brides-and-grooms-to-be and had a really enjoyable time there. The Wedding Show is a terrific showcase for all things wedding related. There was so much to see, the wedding show dazzles! Everyone can…
Read more »Amelia knows that teeth are valuable!
Amelia’s lost her first tooth! She’s very happy! It was wobbling and Amelia was wondering when it was going to come out. She knew she had to be patient though. Wiggling it a bit, but leaving the tooth to come out in its own time. “It’s good I didn’t lose it down the plughole,” she…
Read more »What’s in an amalgam filling? Is it safe?
We’re often asked what’s in an amalgam filling and whether it’s safe. The short answer is that yes, amalgam fillings, sometimes called silver fillings, are considered safe. At the conference Hannah Parsonage and Jo Roberts attended recently in Shrewsbury, the future use of amalgam fillings was one of the topics covered. Here’s some information about…
Read more »The Wedding Show – calling all brides to be!
Are you getting married? Be sure to come to The Wedding Show! Are you thinking of that smile for your photographs? Do you have questions about how you can make your smile even better? Then be sure to come and see us at The Wedding Show. Louise and Heather from SpaDental Plymouth will be on…
Read more »How to preserve children’s teeth – top 3 tips.
Understanding the problem, and what we can do to preserve children’s teeth. The facts of the problem: Tooth decay is 95 % avoidable. 12% of 3 year olds have tooth decay. 25% of 5 year olds have tooth decay. Earlier symptoms of tooth decay in children are often untreated. Tooth decay is the most common…
Read more »Cosmetic treatments help men look and feel better too.
An increasing number of men are taking steps towards clinics or salons. Looking good is not just for women! Cosmetic treatments help men: project confidence appear stronger look younger appear more alert Looking as though we care about ourselves automatically gets respect. Cosmetic treatments can help in the work place, as well as on the…
Read more »Planning for a wedding? Five days to go until the Wedding Show.
Your wedding! Are you as excited as we are? Planning for a wedding is a daunting task. And it can be easy to forget something vital. How’s your list going? Wedding venue, transport, favours, playlist, flowers, menu and the vegetarian option. And then there’s the dress, the heels, the hair, nails and make-up. And for…
Read more »SpaDental supports Starting Well Check by 1.
After work last Tuesday, Hannah and Jo headed off from SpaDental Whitchurch to attend a conference. Organised by the Local Dental Network for Shropshire and Staffordshire, it was held at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The key focus of the evening’s lecture by Ms Kate Taylor-Weetman was on the Starting Well Check by 1 initiative. Dental checks…
Read more »Opening for a part-time dental nurse,Plymouth.
Contact us to learn more about our current opening for a part-time dental nurse. We believe being one of a team, brings out the best! We are currently interviewing. Does your current status means that you’d prefer a flexible schedule? As our practice is growing we look forward to welcoming a new part-time dental nurse…
Read more »NHS band 3 dental charges cover clinical treatments only.
Dental care provided by the NHS. Unarguably, the NHS provides excellent cost-effective treatment for a wide range of dental problems. However, NHS band 3 dental charges cover clinical treatments only, which may not meet your expectations for your dental needs or wishes. What does ‘clinical’ mean? The NHS states: “Treatments such as veneers and braces…
Read more »We can help sensitive teeth feel better.
Updated June 2019 What will help sensitive teeth like mine? If you’re feeling pain that comes and goes and you haven’t been to the dentist for a while, then it’s time to make an appointment. Your dentist will examine your mouth, identify the cause of sensitivity and help sensitive teeth feel more comfortable again. It’s…
Read more »Spring clean teeth? Yes, please!
What is it about this time of year that makes us want everything to look shiny and new? Forget about sorting through old stuff, and getting out the paintbrushes. Instead, say “Yes!” to some spring clean teeth! Why don’t my teeth look like they used to? Teeth age, just like the rest of us! It’s…
Read more »Sugar habit? The UK sugar tax kicks in today
We need to kick our sugar habit because there are still too many children having bad teeth removed in our hospitals, and obesity is an increasing health problem. Junk food ads? A year on from the sugar tax – April 2019 The tax begins that will help us to curb our sugar intake. No longer…
Read more »Nervous patients in Plymouth reassured
Our dental surgeon is expanding her list, so nervous patients in Plymouth can feel confident they will receive sympathetic, effective treatment. One of Lucy’s patients had this to say: “I am extremely nervous/phobic when visiting a dentist. This was my first visit to SpaDental – I can honestly say I couldn’t have been looked after…
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