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Plymouth: community outreach keeping teeth healthy
Two years ago, Spa Dental Plymouth set up a dental education project to help children keep their teeth healthy. The community outreach team, and , regularly visit schools around the region delivering educational workshops. When they visit your school, they’ll bring along Henry the Brushasaurus, as well as handfuls of toothbrushes, tubes of paste, timers…
Read more »Free sugar in baby food is higher than we realise
The time when a baby starts to transition onto solid foods, is a time when we want to make sure baby is getting good nutrition, and establishing sound habits for the future. To help us make sure baby’s getting the best ingredients, we’re likely to turn to products specifically made for infants by established brands….
Read more »Keeping healthy for longer with NHS care
People dreamed of living longer, and now that’s a reality. But what we need to do to enjoy our increased life span is to live in good health. As we are living longer, we need to be keeping healthy for longer – not just with NHS care, but with the care we invest in our…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts about tigers’ teeth
International Tiger Day aims to raise awareness of the decline in tiger numbers around the world. As tigers are an endangered species, this special day celebrates the important work done to conserve tigers and their habitats. An additional but important factor in helping tigers to survive is, of course, their magnificent tiger teeth! WWF work…
Read more »SpaDental welcomes Saltash to the group
It’s with great pleasure that we welcome a new practice to our group – SpaDental Saltash. Working together for the best dental experiences The talented and cheerful Fore Street Dental Practice team joins the SpaDental group. Now, we very much look forward to meeting our patients, and working alongside the clinicians and staff. On Saturday…
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 »NHS children’s dentist offers educational programme
The SpaDental outreach initiative has achieved a lot in the last year. Nursery and primary schools across Plymouth have invited our children’s dental health coordinators to visit. Since the programme started, they have met with about 1,500 children. Now SpaDental expands the programme to Chard. NHS children’s dentist in Plymouth visits schools Answers to your…
Read more »Plymouth patient reviews and suggestions – thank you!
SpaDental Plymouth sincerely thanks everyone who responds to our request to review the practice. We love reading all your positive comments. That said, we also take on board the suggestions you make. Because we take Plymouth patient reviews seriously, we read them carefully to see if anyone is less than satisfied with their experience and…
Read more »Holiday Dental Emergency Information – May 2019
Have a lovely long weekend. All of us at SpaDental hope you enjoy yourselves and keep your teeth safe from accidents. But in case you are unlucky and need either urgent care or an emergency appointment over the weekend, please read the information below to find out what to do, and how we can help….
Read more »Holiday Opening and Dental Emergency Information – April 2019
SpaDental wishes all of our patients a happy and safe holiday season. Over holiday periods, unfortunately accidents can happen. With lovely spring weather, and time to enjoy, we often take the opportunity to be outdoors more, doing activities we may not usually do. Or we use the break to catch up on gardening, or simply…
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 »NHS dental charges for 2019-2020 increase by 5%
Dental Treatment Band 2019-20 Charge 2018-19 Charge Increase % Band One £22.70 £21.60 £1.10 5.09% Band Two £62.10 £59.10 £3.00 5.08% Band Three £269.30 £256.50 £12.80 4.99% If you would like further details about treatment under the NHS (National Health Service) please ask your dental team a question or contact the receptionist at your…
Read more »Three steps to decrease dental decay.
Recently published figures provide statistical evidence that the number of children needing extractions because of dental decay decreases each year. Which sounds like great news. But in actual fact, taken as a percentage of the population from 0-19 years old, apparently the last set of statistical records showed no change from the year before. Which…
Read more »Help children’s teeth last a lifetime – 10 FAQs.
Whether your child is a few hours old or a teenager, you’ll worry about whether you’re doing the right things for them. One of the easier things we can all do to set our kids up for their future is to help them have healthy teeth. So here are some tips to help children’s teeth…
Read more »What’s fluoride varnish? And why do children need it?
Updated September 2019 Featuring expert advice from dental surgeon Lucy Smith, to help protect your children’s teeth. We all want our children to have the best – and that includes wanting them to have the healthiest teeth possible. Taking good care of children’s teeth from when they’re very small helps them to have stronger teeth…
Read more »Children’s oral health education, Plymouth.
Last week SpaDental Plymouth teamed up with Pomphlett Primary School, working their health education magic together again. Dental care tips for babies and children. On this visit, and were talking to Year 1 and 2. They spoke with nearly 100 children aged between four and five about the hidden danger of sugar in their diets….
Read more »Applications open for an Associate Dentist Plymouth
We invite applications from candidates interested in a full-time position as an associate dentist in SpaDental Plymouth. Would you like to work in a thriving practice? Do you like to be surrounded by professionals? Is patient care and quality dentistry your priority? Applications welcome! SpaDental Plymouth Associate Dentist We pride ourselves on combining the friendliness…
Read more »Dental implants step by step
Lead the life you want! Eat, talk, laugh and kiss without discomfort or embarrassment. Don’t let dental concerns stand between you and carefree, happy days and nights. These five dental implant steps are the way back to a comfortable mouth and restored confidence. Our answers to patients’ frequently asked questions about dental implants. Step 1:…
Read more »How best to care for dental implants this Christmas.
‘Tis the season to have fun with friends and family! Inevitably, this leads to a little more over-indulgence than usual. The increased consumption of alcohol and sweet treats takes its toll on our teeth as much as it does on our waistline. It’s important we remember to care for dental implants everyday, twice a day,…
Read more »Smiles for life – make a Children’s Day appointment.
SpaDental Chard, Plymouth and Whitchurch can help your children to have the best teeth they can possibly have. So why not book a Children’s Day appointment during half-term? Updated February 2019 Our friendly staff are organising fun activities and waiting to see brilliant family smiles! Chard’s Children’s Day – 19th February, 2019 Plymouth’s Children’s Day…
Read more »Holiday Opening and Dental Emergency Information.
We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Here are the holiday opening times for your SpaDental practices, and links to emergency information. We sincerely hope that all our patients, as well as visitors to our area, keep in good health over the holiday period. We are aware, though, that problems arise and unfortunately…
Read more »Here to support service veterans – SpaDental Plymouth
“This was my first dental appointment since leaving the Armed Forces two years ago, and having left it far too long I eventually thought I ought to try to get myself an NHS dentist. Recognizing the unique challenges that veterans face when they leave the military, Spa Dental’s veterans policy enabled me to get an…
Read more »5 health benefits of dental implants
Dental implants benefit our health and quality of life more than we may realise. They are definitely the best option in both form and function to replace missing teeth. There are health benefits, as well as aesthetic and practical benefits, that other tooth replacement options simply can’t offer. Dental implant benefit #1 – better nutrition…
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 »Out and about teaching children how to brush better.
Our talented duo and are out in the community again. They’re on a mission to teach children how to brush teeth better. And they’re not alone. Henry the Helpful Brushasorous goes with them too, and keeps everyone smiling. Helping children to brush better It’s so important for children to learn how to look after their…
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