SpaDental News
Are your dentures rubbing, clicking or slipping?
For many people dentures are a necessary but uncomfortable reality. Many wearers complain of their dentures rubbing, have problems with fit and sometimes experience embarrassment too. We know that for some people dentures never really work out. Some patients even decide to make wearing dentures a thing of the past and opt for a full…
Read more »I’ve got yellow teeth. What do I do?
What’s the most common complaint we hear from patients who are not in dental pain? They’re usually concerned about their yellow teeth! If you’re concerned about the colour of your teeth, be reassured that healthy teeth are a wide range of lighter tones of yellow, brown and grey. The natural colour of teeth is not…
Read more »Good hygiene can delay antibiotic resistance
This week is World Antibiotic Awareness week. It was introduced to remind healthcare professionals and patients why the use of antibiotics needs careful monitoring. Healthcare professionals are increasingly concerned about antibiotic resistance. The more bacteria become resistant to antibiotics the harder it is to treat infections and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. “Since their…
Read more »Mouth cancer surivor Kelly recalls her experience – a true story
Today is Kelly’s birthday, and she has a lot to celebrate! Every year her young daughter, sister and family share in her happiness that her cancer diagnosis was made in good time. Mouth cancer survivor Kelly shared her story with me. Kelly hopes her story will encourage other people to check for symptoms and take…
Read more »1/11 people are diabetic – World Diabetes Day 2019
The aim of World Diabetes Day is to raise awareness of the challenges of living with diabetes, as well as helping people to reduce their chance of becoming diabetic. “In the UK, nearly five million people live with diabetes. This is twice as many as 20 years ago. For the 36,000 children and young people…
Read more »Taking action to reduce mouth cancer risk
Today, 13th November 2019, is Blue Wednesday. A special day in Mouth Cancer Action month to help raise awareness. Because life-style choices can increase our chances of developing mouth cancer, this month is a special reminder to assess our habits, and reduce our mouth cancer risk. Are you at risk? Are you concerned about yourself?…
Read more »Assistant Practice Manager Tanzy Cronshey
Assistant Practice Manager is already a firm favourite with patients who know her as a dental nurse. Not only is she a calm and reassuring presence, she’s also a driving force for getting things done. Congratulations! Our very best wishes to Tanzy as she begins her new role as Assistant Practice Manager as SpaDental Chard…
Read more »Dentist Aryaan Khalid joins the team
Updated January 2020 Dentist welcomes patients in SpaDental Ledbury, Ross on Wye and Tewkesbury. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best oral and dental health and especially enjoys restorative work. We know that quite often people don’t want to visit the dentist. Sometimes it’s because of anxiety or fear, but often it’s because…
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