SpaDental News (page 7)
This leak won’t dampen our spirits in Plymouth
We’ve had a slight little set back over the weekend. A leak from the roof has slowed work when we thought we would be using the newly refurbished surgery today, but never mind. These things are sent to try us. The roofing repairs are happening tomorrow so hopefully tomorrow we will have good news. …
Read more »‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.’ How to deal with flu bugs
The NHS campaigns every year to help prevent the spread of flu. Vulnerable people are offered free flu jabs by the NHS, but what about the rest of us? The NHS says: ‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.’ Which makes sense as germs can be caught before they’re spread on to someone else. It’s good to…
Read more »Plymouth surgery refurbishment is near completion
Sunday sees the majority of the cabinetry now in place and completing the smaller tasks. Dan and his team from DSB Maintenance are working hard to complete the surgery. Previous Posts: Time for a change at SpaDental Plymouth What a difference a day makes: Day two…
Read more »Fun facts for tooth brushing time. It’s squirrel day!
It’s a fact: children love learning new things, and have a huge appetite for snippets of information So be sure to let them know that today is Squirrel Appreciation Day! This day was first recognised in North America, as it’s a time of the year when tree squirrels can have a hard time finding food….
Read more »Early evening at Plymouth on Day 6.
Evening is closing in at the end of Day 6. The flooring is done. Now we’re waiting for the cabinets to be fitted Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance, worked well into the night last night and were back before dawn this morning to get the flooring finished and to start on the cabinetry….
Read more »Lunchtime on day six of Plymouth refurbishment as the floor is sealed
We now have a sealed floor which has been prepared for the new flooring. Once the flooring is fitted and sealed the cabinetry can be fitted. Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance are working very hard to complete the surgery. We can not wait to see what it looks like. Progress over the week: Time…
Read more »Progress is being made in our surgery refit in Plymouth
Day five and it is all happening Today we have had the delivery of all of our dental units and worktops. Add to that the electrician Ross from DSB Maintenance.co.uk who has re-wired the room ready for the installation of the dental units. The plaster has nearly dried and a team will be in painting the…
Read more »Tongue scraping – it makes a difference!
Tongue cleaning for fresher breath It’s a practice that’s been used for over 3,000 years but with our modern focus on cleaning teeth and gums, we’re neglecting our tongues. Yet tongue cleaning (or scraping) is a good way to get naturally fresher breath. These days, while we conscientiously brush and floss, many of us ignore…
Read more »Plymouth’s new surgery takes shape on day four
Day four and we are beginning to see our new surgery emerge. Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance continue to transform Surgery One. The plasterer was in last night, look at the lovely job he has done on those walls! Take a look back at our previous posts, and you too can see…
Read more »Day 3 of Surgery 1 refurbishment Plymouth
Day three of our surgery refurbishment and we are starting to see a huge difference. The plasterboards are up and the plastering will be completed later on this afternoon. It is really beginning to take shape now. Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance are working tirelessly to get the room prepared and ready for…
Read more »Friends and Family Form online a success!
Each month, dental practices with an NHS contract return patient feedback to the NHS using a standard questionnaire. Patients state whether or not they would recommend the surgery to their family and friends. As we know, a recommendation is the best sort of reference! So that the administration team at SpaDental could gather patient feedback more…
Read more »What a difference! Day 2 SpaDental Plymouth surgery refit
Day two of our surgery refit, we can already see a difference. Dan Barnes and his team from DBS Maintenance are working hard to provide us with a very modern surgery for our patients. Take a look at the short video clip. We will keep you updated on our progress daily. Meanwhile, if you have…
Read more »‘Direct access’ to your dental therapist or hygienist
Do your teeth feel fine, but perhaps they’re not quite as clean as you’d like? Do you need a helping hand to get between the gaps, and make sure that there’s no plaque build up? Direct access to a dental therapist can help. Updated – January 2019 <The GDC states: “Hygienists and therapists practising under…
Read more »It’s Friday! How to get a second date
The bad news? With bad breath, chances are tonight will be the first and last date We all have bad breath at some time or another, especially first thing in the morning, but for some of us it’s more of a persistent problem. Unfortunately, it’s not the sort of thing our friends will tell us…
Read more »Book that appointment! It’s time to get dentally fit!
With the new year in full swing it’s time to start thinking about booking that appointment you’ve been putting off! Whether it’s a hygiene appointment or a filling that you need, it’s important that you follow up with your dental treatment so that your oral health remains good. The first step is to get around…
Read more »Why is sugar so bad? Here are some not-so-sweet facts
Is it just a passing fad, this media focus on sugar? Or is our love affair with sugar something we should have moved on from years ago? Is sugar so bad? For years plenty of saccharine song lyrics have added to the myth that sugar’s something good. But Maroon 5 have got it right: a…
Read more »Encouraging Healthy Eating for Obesity Awareness, 2018
National Obesity Awareness Week begins today The aim? To improve the health of the nation, through encouraging healthy eating, less snacking, and more exercise What’s the problem? According to the NHS: “The term “obese” describes a person who’s very overweight, with a lot of body fat. It’s a common problem in the UK that’s estimated to affect around…
Read more »The right interdental brush – which size do I use?
Updated November 2019 There’s so much choice! Which is the right interdental brush for me? There’s no set answer to that question, as everyone needs different brushes. Our teeth are as individual as we are! Moreover, we all need a few brushes, as one size doesn’t fit all! It’s those gaps between the teeth, where…
Read more »The packed lunch challenge
After the winter holiday, our kids are back in school, and the packed lunch challenge is on again! It’s a tough one! Change4Life has launched its new campaign to remind us that too much sugar is bad for our bodies and bad for our teeth: “Children in England are eating nearly three times the recommended…
Read more »Happy New Year and Happy Smiles Every Day!
All of us at SpaDental wish you the very best for 2018! We hope that you’ll have lots of happy smiles every day throughout the year! Ten snippets of smile-related trivia to make your lips twitch:) or your eyes lift ^_^ a genuine smile can’t be faked (but it’s worth putting one on anyway –…
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