News about Patient Care
Does military service affect dental health?
By: Dr. Greg Grillo Serving our country is a great honour. After retiring from the military, however, it is common for individuals to experience everyday health issues, including oral problems. Military service may affect dental health in three key areas: missing teeth, jaw problems and gum disease. An article by expert and guest writer: Dr….
Read more »Tackling single use plastics in dental care
The need for research and dialogue There’s a reason the medical and dental industry uses plastic. A wide range of synthetic polymers have revolutionised standards of hygiene and safety. They have facilitated the delivery of all kinds of treatments, from covering a scratch to performing an organ transplant. Of course, there are other natural materials…
Read more »Smile more! We’re welcoming new patients.
Are you new to the area? Are you wondering about a dental treatment that’s not available on the NHS? We’re here to help, and we’re welcoming new patients. Private dentistry can help you to achieve your optimum smile. Many people think that private dentistry is prohibitively expensive, but we offer a range of payment options…
Read more »How can I spring-clean my teeth?
There’s nothing like a great smile to lift our spirits. Now is a great time to freshen up our smile with spring-clean teeth! My teeth used to look much brighter? When we look in the mirror, it may seem that our smile has faded. Our teeth have lost their gleam, and have a tired, worn…
Read more »Sedation dentistry in Chard, Glastonbury, Plymouth and Tewkesbury
Have you been avoiding going to the dentist because you know it’ll hurt more than you can stand? Are you a patient with a high level of anxiety? Many people avoid regular dental care, and need help to access the treatments they need. Yet without treatment, the problem gets worse which means essential dental procedures become…
Read more »Reviews Tewkesbury – thank you for your appreciation.
This last week we asked our patients who have visited the practice in the last few months to submit their comments online. We truly appreciate your kind comments. Thank you from all of us for your lovely reviews. Read about our new treatment for patients who have breathing difficulties while they’re sleeping. Your opinion is…
Read more »Patients benefit from private dental care Tewkesbury.
SpaDental Tewkesbury, formerly the High Street Dental Practice, continues to offer top quality private dentistry for all the family. We are currently able to register new private patients. Please get in touch for further information about the dental services we provide. SpaDental Tewkesbury private dental care for everyone Excellent patient care is our priority. “I…
Read more »How to choose a good dentist – 5 important points.
Are you looking for a new dentist? Have you recently relocated? Or would you like to have more complex treatments? Are you considering leaving your current practice? Or perhaps you simply haven’t been to a dentist for a while. Whatever your reason, here are five important considerations to help you choose a good dentist. Before…
Read more »Your dedicated family dentist – SpaDental Chard
If you’re looking for a considerate and reliable family dentist, SpaDental Chard will meet your needs. Dental surgeon provides dedicated family dentistry in Chard. After training at Kings College, London, and offering general dentistry in Suffolk, Brighton and Australia, Toby settled in Somerset. For over twenty years he has offered reliable continuity of care to…
Read more »SpaDental wishes you a happy and safe holiday week!
The SpaDental team extends the very warmest of season’s greetings to you! We sincerely hope that you will have a wonderful time with your family and friends, full of happiness and joy. In particular, we sincerely hope that you have a safe holiday, and no need to access our emergency services.That said, it’s worth keeping…
Read more »Having difficulty getting through to SpaDental Plymouth?
SpaDental Plymouth appreciates you are busy and it can be hard to get in touch. We understand how frustrating it is when you’ve managed to find time to call us but the line’s busy and you experience difficulty getting through. You may find it quicker and easier to send us an email. To make contact quickly,…
Read more »Check for changes. Be ‘mouth aware’ throughout the year.
Mouth Cancer Awareness is not restricted to November. At SpaDental we are mouth aware every month of the year. Our dental professionals encourage patients to make regular dental appointments. That’s because we believe preventive dental care is the best way to look after your teeth. Moreover, it means that an expert is looking in your…
Read more »No-show NHS patients in Plymouth – “It’s a shame”
In the Plymouth practice, we’re painfully aware of gaps in our busy day. No-show NHS patients give us a break, but it’s not a welcome break. It means that someone who would really benefit from seeing a dentist misses an opportunity. And a skilled professional, one of our dentists, therapists or hygienists, is wasting time….
Read more »Children’s Dental Health Coordinators go back to school.
Our Children’s Dental Health Coordinators go back to school! Mrs and Mrs are having interactive educational talks with primary school children in the Plymouth area. They are proving very popular, especially with the help of Henry, our lovable Brushasorous! What do we do? The talented duo visit schools on an arranged time and day to deliver…
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. That’s why we need to know the signs and take action. Do you watch Coronation Street? If you do, you’ll know from the story of Jack, and the scrape he got playing football, that it can…
Read more »Helpful advice for nervous patients who need a dentist.
Most people don’t like the dentist. The good news is that people who are dentists know that, and don’t take it personally. It doesn’t help to know, either, that dentists are friendly, caring and sympathetic people. It’s just that in their line of work they often use needles, or other sharp instruments, and make us…
Read more »SpaDental Plymouth supports Armed Forces Covenant.
It is with great pleasure and pride that SpaDental Plymouth supports Armed Forces personnel. As everyone who lives in Plymouth knows, our city has a lengthy and proud connection with the armed forces. At SpaDental Plymouth, many of our staff and patients have come to live here because of a connection with the services. Thank…
Read more »It’s time to think about registering for your children’s oral health checks.
A worrying time for children’s oral health. At SpaDental Plymouth, we too are concerned about the education and health of pre-school children. In support of the NHS initiative for dentists to see an additional 70,000 pre-school children this year, we are reaching out to spread the news that we are accepting new NHS patient registrations…
Read more »A great dental service to Plymouth patients.
We really appreciate all the reviews we’re getting from patients who visit SpaDental Plymouth. Your feedback helps us feel confident we give good advice and offer a great dental service to Plymouth patients. Thank you! Here are some recent reviews: These two reviews highlight the importance of regular examination of the soft tissues in the…
Read more »Get in touch with SpaDental Plymouth.
The Plymouth team is always available to help answer your questions. Moreover, our treatment coordinator, can help you find the answers you need. Don’t hesitate. Get in touch with SpaDental Plymouth! Do you have a question or three? Do you go blank when you’re in the surgery, and forget what you want to ask? Did…
Read more »Failed appointments? Reality hurts in Plymouth.
We all have busy lives, it’s true. And there are times when our days don’t go as we’d planned. Failed appointments, though, have a knock-on effect that we’ve been tracking in SpaDental Plymouth. The reality is a painful truth. Real statistics that will shock you. Between January 1st and 11th June, 2018, (that’s less than…
Read more »We all enjoy a warm welcome!
So much going on yet there’s always time for a warm welcome! I was fortunate to be able to visit five of the six SpaDental practices this week in quick succession. At every practice staff and clinicians are busy, going about the everyday work of making sure that our patients are greeted, well-treated, happy and…
Read more »Patient Participation Awareness Week
National Patient Participation Week 2018 begins today. Why does Patient Participation matter? It’s very important for patients to be able to give their feedback directly to the services they use. Information from users drives improvement and change. At Spadental we believe it matters how our patients feel. We read every review that’s submitted to us,…
Read more »Avoiding pain doesn’t mean avoiding the dentist.
Don’t be afraid of visiting a dentist! Whichever SpaDental practice you’re close to, you can talk to your dentist about your anxiety or fear of pain. Sometimes just talking to your dentist and understanding what the treatment involves can make all the difference. Dental surgeon Diana Marcus of SpaDental Plymouth explains how inhalation sedation works*….
Read more »Approval ratings are high for Ledbury! Thank you for your reviews.
At SpaDental Ledbury we’re enjoying reading your reviews! In April, we asked you to share your experiences with us. We’ve been emailing our patients to ask you to fill in on-line forms so that we know how your appointments went. It’s been heart-warming to read the kind things that you’ve said about us in your…
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