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Today, 10th October 2024, is World Mental Health Day. The them this year set by the World Federation for Mental Health is: “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”. Mental Health UK addresses the problem of burnout in the workplace: “We’re calling for everyone to take shared responsibility for workplace mental health….
Read more »Promoting Gum Health Day for beautiful smiles.
Gum Health Day, and is promoted by the EFP (the European Federation of Periodontology). This year the slogan is “Gums rock! Keep them safe!” The aim of promoting treatment for gum health is to improve general health as well as helping us to keep a beautiful, natural smile. Gum disease is linked with some major…
Read more »5 best dental habits to develop during 2024
SpaDental wishes you a happy and healthy 2024! Resolutions can be hard to stick to. Gyms are busy on the second, third and fourth of January, but by February numbers have fallen off again. These days, keeping dentally fit is a life-style change we need to make, and we can do it easily, by keeping…
Read more »More tips for cutting down sugar
As we near the end of sugar-free February, how did you get on with swapping it out or leaving it out completely? Here are a few more tips for helping to cut down sugar-consumption for you and your family. Cancer Research is one of the organisations encouraging us to live a healthier life and use…
Read more »Freshen up your breath!
For a kiss that’s memorable for the right reasons! Valentine’s Day date? It’s time to freshen up your kiss! No-one wants lion’s breath*! My breath smells bad. What can I do? Fresh breath clinches deals. What is tongue scraping all about? Very often more attention to our teeth can make breath smell better. It just…
Read more »Plan to go smoke free for ‘No Smoking Day’ – Wednesday 8th March
Do you still smoke? Or do you know someone who still smokes? Wednesday 8th March, 2023, is a national day to encourage smokers and other users of nicotine to quite the habit and live smoke free, at least for a day. So much to gain from living smoke free The British Heart Foundation is here…
Read more »Understanding how a vegan diet affects oral health.
Since January 2014, “Veganuary” encourages people to learn more about embracing a vegan life-style. Advantages are that it reduces animal suffering, promotes a conscious appreciation of our planet and can have considerable health benefits. As dentists can tell a lot about what we eat from just looking at our teeth, we’re interested in how a…
Read more »1/10 people are diabetic – World Diabetes Day 2022
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. 1 in 10 adults were living with diabetes in 2021 More than 1.2 million children and adolescents (0-19 years) live with type 1 diabetes Diabetes caused 6.7 million…
Read more »Why, when and how to use a defibrillator
All SpaDental staff are trained in resucitation Although we hope that we don’t have to use our training in an emergency or the defibrillator we have in practice, both are essential. Here at SpaDental we’re committed to offering the best patient care. We want to be sure that you’re always in safe hands. A defibrillator…
Read more »Is running good for our teeth? So’s walking!
Is there evidence that running is good for our teeth? Well, there’s lots of smiling in the parkrun community on a Saturday morning as they set off at 9:00. Five kilometres later, once they catch their breath, there are even more smiles. Parkrun is, quite literally, a breath-taking phenomenon. From a few people running in…
Read more »Can hot weather hurt teeth? Summer survival tips.
Feeling the heat? Your dental health may not be your first concern. However, an extended spell of warm weather may have a negative impact on our teeth. Extreme weather is a warning we take seriously and we urge everyone to keep safe too. It’s easy to underestimate the impact a heatwave can have on our…
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 »Taking action to reduce mouth cancer risk
Mouth Cancer Action helps raise awareness of this disease that kills over 2,500 people in the UK each year. Because life-style choices can increase our chances of developing mouth cancer, awareness days are a special reminder to assess our habits, and reduce our mouth cancer risk. And don’t forget to check for changes in your…
Read more »Boost day – get vaccinated to keep healthy
Get a booster this month The NHS reminds us of the importance of getting our vaccination booster shots to help protect us from viral infections this winter. Over winter, respiratory illnesses are more communicable. A vaccination helps prevent the spread. How SpaDental is helping to keep patients safe this winter. The NHS is campaigning to…
Read more »When’s the best time to stop smoking?
It’s a good question. When is the best time to stop smoking? There are so many ways to answer, and often they’re not too helpful for smokers. If you’re a smoker, it’s easy to feel your relationship with tobacco isn’t understood. That people don’t get why it’s hard to stop. And it is. Which is…
Read more »Sober October? Good decision!
It’s Sober October and cutting out alcohol could be the best decision you’ve ever made. GOSOBER! Well-being tips and information Sober October is good for ourselves. “Oh no! October is a long month. Why can’t it be February?” Think day by day, and the time will pass quickly. It’s a great opportunity to give our…
Read more »3D delts or healthy teeth?
Are 3D delts and 6 pack abs on your fitness agenda? With gyms open, Park Runs running and sports events happening, there’s a lot we can do to keep ourselves fit, in mind, body and, of course, mouth. One of the joys of sport is the community that surrounds it. With gyms, it means you…
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,…
Read more »Dental health during Ramadan – some useful tips
Your teeth may not be top of the list of things you’ll think about during the holy month of Ramadan. But it’s a good idea to keep them in mind. You’ll want to keep up your dental routines, so that fasting doesn’t have an negative impact on your oral health. As opinions and personal preferences…
Read more »A sunny smile with increased vitamin D
After this winter we’re all looking forward to spending more time outside, not just in the garden, but a bit further afield too. We’re keeping our fingers crossed and feeling thankful for the science that’s getting vaccines into our arms. Getting outside in brighter weather is such a mood lifter, bringing out our sunny smiles….
Read more »2020 late summer bank holiday pharmacy hours
The SpaDental team wishes everyone an enjoyable long weekend. The 2020 late summer bank holiday is on Monday August 31st. Selected pharmacies are open and you can find out which pharmacies are open and when here. We very much hope that you won’t need any of the information here, but we’re sharing it with you…
Read more »Coronavirus: remote emergency care only, appointments deferred
Post updated 26th March 2020 As of today, Monday 26th March, until further notice, please note: all booked appointments for routine treatment are deferred we offer a remote advice service – please get in touch using the link below, email or phone unless advised otherwise, please stay at home for urgent care (bleeding or swelling…
Read more »Dental care, coronavirus, and your health – update
Published on 18th March 2020 Updated 24th March 2020 From 23rd March 2020, SpaDental practices are open for emergency treatment only. To protect the health of our patients and staff we are restricting access to the practices. We ask that only people with scheduled appointments come into the building. Updated information from the NHS to…
Read more »Coronavirus update – appointment attendance and your health
Follow link for 18th March 2020 news Updated Friday 13th March, 2020 “Routine inspection – Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, thankfully my routine inspection & clean went ahead as normal. Other than a sensible screening process to identify patients who may have recently travelled from higher-risk areas, it was business as usual, no fuss, no drama….
Read more »Covid-19: preventing the spread is in our hands
With over 60 countries reporting cases of Covid-19, preventing the spread is a responsibility we all need to take on. Advice re novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) Access the latest information and advice from GOV.UK to protect against coronavirus Links to an informative live map tracking the statistics of cases and places Further information about the UK…
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