News about Dentistry
My teeth look yellow. What can I do?
It’s the most common complaint we hear from patients who are not in dental pain. Patients often ask us for help with 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…
Read more »Smiling, happy children visit SpaDental Whitchurch
Regular check-ups help children: feel confident about visiting the dentist, take responsibility for their oral health smile more! To read more about children’s appointments and register your interest click here! SpaDental Whitchurch has called out for children to attend NHS appointments. To meet demand, the practice is open on Saturdays so more children can attend…
Read more »SpaDental supports Dental Check by 1
SpaDental Children’s Days are great fun for the staff, and we hope it’s fun for children too! Read on for information about our ongoing support of Children’s Oral health, and the campaign ‘Dental Check by One’. We’re encouraging new child patients, as well as children who have been in to see us before, to attend…
Read more »SpaDental Smile Questionnaire
We have directed you to this page because you have an appointment booked at a SpaDental practice. Filling in the form below is optional, but we’d appreciate you taking a few minutes to let us know a bit about yourself and your smile. We’re asking you to help us understand the benefits you are hoping…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts: lions get teeth problems
August 10th is World Lion Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the vulnerability of lions. Big cat numbers are declining worldwide as their historic habitats shrink. As humans encroach on their territory, big cats are threatened by poachers and illegal trade. Moreover, their prey becomes harder to find. Add to this the sort…
Read more »Take action to improve access to NHS dental treatment
July update: Health and Social Care Committee Report SpaDental responded to the Heath and Social Care Committee call for evidence on the state of NHS Dental Care. The key questions we replied to in our submission were: What steps should the Government and NHS England take to improve access to NHS dental services? How should…
Read more »To all our Dads – Happy Father’s Day 2023
We wish all our Dads out there a very Happy Fathers Day 2023! Everything you Dads do! Thank you. Today’s the day when we remember to tell you Dads what a great job you do helping out around the home and helping to raise a happy, healthy family. One of the important daily tasks that…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts! Do giraffe’s have long teeth?
Yes, it’s World Giraffe Day! While those of us in the northern hemisphere celebrate the longest day, it’s the longest night south of the equator. One fact is clear, though, we can easily see giraffes have a very long neck. But do they have long teeth? Fun facts about giraffe’s teeth Here are some fun…
Read more »Brush for Better Health – it’s National Smile Month 2023
National Smile Month 2023 runs from 15 May to 15 June, led by the Oral Health Foundation, to promote the benefits of having a healthy smile. Every year National Smile Month raises awareness of important health issues that affect not only our smile, but general health too. The campaign is supported by dentists everywhere. After all,…
Read more »Your family dentist in Herefordshire
SpaDental Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye provide family dental care you can trust. A special offer for new patients Adults! Book a New Patient Appointment and your child under 12 is included too! That’s a saving of £29.70! This introductory family-friendly offer is because we believe preventive dental care for children is so important. For adults, a…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2023-2024 up by 8.5%
The government increases NHS fees increase by 8.5% on April 24th 2023 For five years, the 2015 Spending Review committed to an annual uplift to patient charges of 5%. For two years and three months, since the last increase and the end of the Spending Review, there has not been an increase in charges. But…
Read more »Understanding NHS dental charges from April 2023
Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. To help understanding NHS dental charges each year, the information on this page explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment. Emergency dental treatment – £25.80 This covers emergency care…
Read more »What’s the best drink for teeth?
There are a lot of reasons why we need to avoid fruit drinks, cola, and sports drinks. Even when the weather’s not so hot, we consume surprising quantities of beverages that contain a lot of sugar and destructive acid. So what is the best drink for our teeth? What’s Fizz Free? #gofizzfree points out that…
Read more »Look after your NHS Dental Registration
It’s important to look after your NHS dental registration. Please follow the advice below. Access to dental care – information At this time, patients may find it difficult to book an NHS funded dental appointment. At SpaDental, we continue to try to recruit new dentists, and also support dentists qualified overseas while they wait to…
Read more »Royal Mail postal strikes could cause delay
The Royal Mail has announced more strikes in December. Current scheduled action days are: November 24, 25 and 30th December 1, 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24th Source: December Royal Mail strike action to include Christmas Eve | Trade unions | The Guardian (At the time of writing this, the Royal Mail website does…
Read more »Join the SpaDental standby appointment list
Sometimes the wait for a dental appointment may be a bit longer than we would like. If you’d prefer not to have to wait so long, why not join our list of patients available to attend a standby appointment? All you need to do is let us know you’re interested in coming to the dentist…
Read more »Screen time damages children’s teeth
In 2019 the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) published a report advising parents not to worry about screen time. Screen time itself is not a bad thing, the report suggests, so long as it’s under control. Since then, we’ve had a whole pandemic. During the last two years, children have spent even…
Read more »The Queen’s state funeral – 19th September
It was with great sadness we heard news of the death of our monarch last week. While there is a period of sorrow and national mourning, it is also a time of appreciation and gratitude for the long and productive life Queen Elizabeth dedicated to duty and service. Are dentists open on Monday 19th September? Even…
Read more »Affordable dental examinations for under 18s
As our offer of examinations for children under 12 has been so popular, we have an offer for older children too. Read on! Dental care funded by the NHS can be hard to access at the moment. As we know children benefit from regular dental examinations our private-only dental practices are allocating special times for…
Read more »Back to school tooth care answers for children
To help your child’s return to school, it’s very helpful to follow established routines. As dentists, we urge you to begin and end the day with a tooth brushing session. See below our answers to frequently asked tooth care questions. Twice a day, everyday, we want children to keep their healthy teeth for life. So…
Read more »3 oral health benefits of walking your dog
Just as dogs need regular exercise, so do we! There are even oral health benefits for people from walking the dog! The benefits of walking your dog include: #1 – Developing good habits and routines Dogs enjoy routines. They know when you’re late feeding them and when they haven’t been taken out for the walk…
Read more »Why do patients choose independent dental care?
More and more people are recognising the benefits of independent dental care. Our expectations of how our teeth should function and look are very different this century to last century. The best way to have a healthy and attractive smile, it to take responsibility. This is what independent dentistry is all about. We champion preventive…
Read more »Bite-sized facts about dolphins’ teeth
Famous for their smile, there’s a lot to admire in a dolphin’s mouth. Here are some fun facts about dolphins’ teeth. Today, April 14th, is World Dolphin Day. Whether it’s the Irrawaddy Dolphin that lives in the fresh water of rivers in Asia, or the familiar Common Bottlenose Dolphin, one thing they seem to have…
Read more »FAQ: Do I need my wisdom teeth out?
The thing about wisdom teeth, is that they’re not a problem until they are. Yet because of the location and size of wisdom teeth, they’re more likely to play up than other teeth. If they cause pain, swelling or the dentist tells us they’re impacted, then its better to have those wisdom teeth removed rather…
Read more »Knocked out tooth? What do I do?
Accidents happen, we all know that. And they can happen so fast. Unfortunately, a knocked out tooth is a common consequence. Amongst all the first aid tips and tricks parents need to have up their sleeve, it’s good to know how to save teeth. Don’t wait until there’s an emergency, read on now, so you’ll…
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