News about Dentistry (page 7)
You can afford private dental care in Plymouth. Make a plan!
It is possible to afford private dental care in Plymouth, if you join the Denplan payment plan that SpaDental offers. Buy into monthly payments for dental fitness with Denplan. At SpaDental Plymouth we offer two payment plans to help our patients budget for the treatments they wish to have. Denplan Care – covers your preventive…
Read more »Q: What will make me look and feel better?
Do you wonder what you can do to look and feel better? Which of these would you say ‘Yes!’ to? A. a mani/pedi B. an hour or so at the gym C. a great evening out with friends D. a week’s holiday in the sun E. a trip to the dentist Probably not many people would…
Read more »We’re registering! Children’s NHS treatment – Plymouth & Saltash
Updated August 2019 Are you wondering how to get the best dental care for your kids? Or are you and your family relocating to the Plymouth/Tamar region? Learn more about our children’s NHS treatments, at our SpaDental Plymouth and Saltash practices. Find your nearest practice Ask about fluoride treatment to help protect children’s teeth Meet…
Read more »How can I get the best dental care?
We hear people wondering how they can get the best dental care. Not just repair or emergency treatments, but the sort of thorough dental care that modern patients are looking for. NHS prices increase from April 1st, 2018. The majority of NHS patients pay a certain amount towards treatment. There are exceptions – for…
Read more »Do I need an implant?
If you have a missing tooth, or teeth, then you may need an implant. Although implant treatment is not easy, it can make a great difference to how your teeth function and look. Patients think that the long term benefit of having an implant is worth it. If you’re in the Plymouth area and considering…
Read more »How much chocolate is too much?
This week, many of us will be out shopping for Easter. With that in mind, I asked myself about how much chocolate I should have in the house. There’s something so appealing about these fabulous chocolate creations, wrapped and boxed to temp and entice us! The magic of a shell that opens and colourful, tasty…
Read more »This great offer for new patients is one to share!
SpaDental Whitchurch has a great offer for new patients! If you are reading this, then you’re most likely one of our patients already. If you’re happy with our practice, then why don’t you share this great offer for new patients with your friends? And don’t worry – we haven’t forgotten about our current patients either!…
Read more »NHS dental charges from 1st April 2018 increase by 5%
NHS dental charges for 2019-2020 increase by 5% Dental Treatment Band 2018-19 Charge 2017-18 Charge Increase % Band One £21.60 £20.60 £1.00 4.85% Band Two £59.10 £56.30 £2.80 4.97% Band Three £256.50 £244.30 £10.60 5.00% If you would like further details about treatment under the NHS (National Health Service) please ask your dental…
Read more »Understanding NHS dental charges from April 2019
Updated 12th March 2019 NHS Dental Charges for 2019-2020 Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. The NHS dental charges information on this page is reproduced from the NHS website and explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental…
Read more »Book a dental examination now, before exams begin!
Updated February 2019 If you have a teenager at home who’s taking GCSE, A level or university exams in the May/June session of 2019, they’ll be getting ready for mock exams now. They’ll be busy, but don’t leave it too late to get their teeth checked. You won’t want anything to stop them from doing…
Read more »Why do we have two tooth fairy days?
It was a surprise to me to discover that there are two days a year to celebrate the tooth fairy! Today, and also August 22nd are both marked on calendars as tooth fairy days. I can remember getting a coin under my pillow to replace a tooth. And I still have quite a collection of…
Read more »Can I change my smile?
There was a time when good teeth were a genetic gift. But nowadays good teeth are a gift you can give to yourself. If you ask, “Can I change my smile?” Our answer is, “Yes!” It may not be a simple process, there may be many steps, and you may not want to go the…
Read more »Automated checks of NHS fees punish the wrong people
Over the last ten years, using an automated system to reduce fee evasion, the number of NHS dental patients fined has increased enormously. Some NHS dental patients are eligible for free dental care. Others, as part of the NHS Low Income Scheme, are entitled to partial help with their fees. It is very important that…
Read more »Flouride in our water? Yes or no?
What is ‘fluoride’ and do we need fluoride in our water? When we talk about fluoride we are referring to the compound Sodium Fluoride (NaF), or another fluorine-containing salt. Sometimes fluoride in our water source occurs naturally. Some water boards add it. Fluoride is also a key ingredient in everyday tooth-care products, such as toothpaste….
Read more »Some strange historical facts and good advice for National Toothache Day 2018
Today, Friday 9th February, is National Toothache Day. “National Toothache Day is certainly not anything to smile about as toothache usually makes those who suffer from it very miserable. A toothache can make it difficult for someone to eat, drink, sleep and even talk.” Michaela ONeill, President of the BSDHT. The purpose of this special…
Read more »It’s the end of January. How’s your year so far?
There’s been quite a few posts on our website and social media, as well as media news in general, encouraging us to do all sorts of things that will improve our relationships, our health and our life. Has it all been too much? Now it’s the end of January, it’s a good time to take…
Read more »In the light of shocking statistics about child tooth decay, what can we do?
Statistical evidence that excess sugar is destroying our children’s teeth is shocking. Tooth decay is 95% preventable. “Tooth decay is the number one reason for child hospital admissions” Mick Armstrong, chairman of the BDA This should not be the case. What is the government doing to fight tooth decay? The NHS allows children and young…
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 »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 »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 –…
Read more »Denplan fees for 2018 – spread out the cost
We offer Denplan to help our patients budget for dental needs across the year Please contact your practice if you haven’t yet considered Denplan. Our treatment coordinators can explain how having a dental care plan can help your dental needs. Denplan fees for 2018 SpaDental Group is pleased to be able to help you plan…
Read more »Children’s Day at SpaDental Plymouth
It’s Children’s Day at SpaDental Plymouth We have colouring competitions, a guess the sugar content quiz, ideas for packed lunch boxes, and healthy snack information for parents and carers. And that’s all before our young patients go in to see the Dentist for their dental examination! We love the positive energy and feel-good vibe The…
Read more »Let’s help the 18%! A holiday message from SpaDental Whitchurch
One in five people only visit the dentist when they have a problem! This statement is based on research by Mintel and is from the reputable GDPUK site for dental opinion and information. It raises the question: How can we help the 18% who don’t visit the dentist? The article continues to explain that 21%…
Read more »Strictly Giovanni has plenty to smile about!
Could Invisalign be the real reason Strictly finalist Giovanni Pernice made it this year? Perhaps his footwork is pretty nifty too, but his new smile is unmissable! Strictly finalist Giovanni chose Invisalign, and it has certainly made a difference! Even people at the top of their game, can lack some tooth-confidence. As Giovanni told the…
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