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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 »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 »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 »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 »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…
Read more »Patient screening and safety
With a return this week to stricter restrictions to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant, we are confident that dental care will not be affected. Indeed, the Chief Dental Officer of England, reiterated last week that dentistry is an essential service that is vital and valued. Moreover, in the light or research done over…
Read more »Children’s oral health appointments
We want to help you protect your children’s oral health with regular appointments. Children’s oral health appointments If you have a child or children registered with SpaDental, please book them a routine appointment if it’s overdue. We strongly recommend you make an appointment for your baby, toddler, or child to visit the dentist if they…
Read more »We’d love to see your children soon!
Now children are back in school, our return to our old routines is making life feel a bit more normal again. At the dentist too, we’re striving to get back to our regular services. We understand that for children in particular, the routines of dental care are important. Although dental practices still have to observe…
Read more »Bite-sized elephant teeth facts for World Elephant Day.
The aim of World Elephant Day is to get people talking about the value of elephants to local communities and the world. And we mean their value when they’re alive, not when they’ve been killed for their tusks. As World Elephant Day is about bringing people together to help elephants, we bring you some surprising…
Read more »Dental care for young adults – advice and tips
It’s the time of year when you may be getting ready to leave home. Exam results are out. The school holidays are nearing an end. You’ve been offered a place, or signed a job contract. Soon you’ll have packed your bags. With so much to think about we can understand why, as a young adult,…
Read more »UEFA 2020: Do footballers have good teeth?
8th July – update What a game that was last night! It was great to see Harry Kane (read more about him below) net that rebound. Just one more to go now! 4th July – update With a resounding win against Ukraine, 0 – 4, England is through to the semi-finals! Now our excitement’s mounting…
Read more »Reflecting on 73 years of NHS dental care
On 5th July 1948, the National Health Service began. Today, therefore, is a good day to remember just how much the service has reformed public health and risen to the challenges of ever more sophisticated standards of treatment. 73 years of NHS dental care In a joint letter to NHS dental practitioners, Sara Hurley (Chief…
Read more »Can oral infections cause sepsis?
Yes, oral infections cause sepsis in some patients if left untreated. Any infection in our body can cause sepsis. Know the signs of infection, and take action. Oral infections left untreated can lead to serious complications. The information below explains when you need to take emergency action. Do you watch Coronation Street? If you do,…
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