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Fun at your practice with the SpaDental Group
SpaDental always encourages you to bring your children along with you to the dentist, even if they don’t need to be treated. It can be fun! Fun in the clinic Getting small children used to visiting the dentist is a good idea. Children can be put off even by the noise and the smell of the…
Read more »Stoptober- October is the month to STOP SMOKING
Thinking of quitting? There’s never a ‘good time’ to stop smoking if you’re a smoker. So now is as good a time as any to give it up. If you want to stop smoking there’s a lot of support out there to help you on your way. Stoptober is the month to do it! Smoking…
Read more »Back to school – what an impact!
Have you been busy getting your kids ready to go back to school? Going out shopping to get new pieces of uniform, buying bags, notebooks and algebra sets? Could you have forgotten an essential? Your kid’s new sports mouth guard. It’s true that most school shops sell mouth guards to wear during fast paced sports…
Read more »Coming soon a fresh new look to our website
Watch out for the launch of the new SpaDental website! We have taken on board your comments, and are working hard on a brand new easier to use website, designed especially for our patients, whether you are using your phone, tablet or computer. Our preparations started early in the New year, and are now increasing, with new…
Read more »How much is too much? Salt
Over half our kids are eating more salt that they should. Many everyday foods are not obviously salty, but they can contain high amounts of ‘hidden salt’. While we may add salt to our food during cooking or just before we eat it, about 75% of the salt we eat is already added to the food…
Read more »Be Mouthaware: Mouth Cancer Risk Factors
New government alcohol guidelines for Men and Women
Are you mouthaware?
Mouth Cancer Risk Factors
Tobacco 2 in 3 mouth cancer cases are linked to smoking Smokers are 3 x more likely to be diagnosed with mouth cancer Incidence of throat cancer are 7 times higher in smokers Ex-smokers reduce the risk by 1/3 – you can make a difference! Alcohol Drinking to excess is associated with 1/3 of mouth…
Read more »Mouth Cancer Action Month November 2015
Mouth Cancer Action Month is a charity campaign which aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer and make a difference by saving thousands of lives through early detection and prevention. Throughout November they will be aiming to get more mouth cancers diagnosed at an early stage by increasing education of the risk factors and signs…
Read more »NHS charges from 1st April 2015 announced
Dental charges for the year from 1st April 2015 increase by 30p, 80p, and £3.50 to £18.80, £51.30 and £222.50 over Band 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The changes are: Treatment Band 2015-16 Charge 2014-15 Charge Increase % One £18.80 £18.50 £0.30 1.62% Two £51.30 £50.50 £0.80 1.58% Three £222.50 £219.00 £3.50 1.60% If you…
Read more »Sugary Drinks And Fruit Juice Take Their Toll On Children
Nearly 500 children a week are being admitted to hospital with rotten teeth, NHS figures show. It is now the main reason for youngsters needing hospital treatment and dentists say the culprits are fruit juice and fizzy drinks. Most children need between four and eight of their baby teeth extracted, although some are having…
Read more »SpaDental Wem Nominated Again At The Dentistry Awards 2014
The team at SpaDental Wem have been nominated for the third year running for Best Dental Practice, Best Team and Best Patient Care at the Dentistry Awards 2014. The award ceremony takes place on Friday 5th December. These awards recognise outstanding individuals and teams who are at the top of their profession and who are…
Read more »Proud Winner Wins Cuddly Croc At SpaDental Wem
Ellen Griffiths is the proud winner of the SpaDental Wem Cuddly Croc. Our Croc has been on display in reception and our patients paid £1 to guess where he came from. Ellen correctly guessed that he was from Rugby. The Croc at SpaDental Wem raised money for the NBCS, National Blind Chilrens Society.
Read more »Pilot Visit Completed For The Forgotten Mouths Charity
Pilot Visit Completed For The Forgotton Mouths Charity Gemma and Linda went out to Landona Care Home in Wem today completing the pilot visit for The Forgotton Mouths Charity. This is a charity for the elderly and disabled suffering with dental problems in Care Homes providing a pathway to the correct dental treatment for them.
Read more »The Quality Of Service Is Amazing At SpaDental Wem
The quality of service provided at SpaDental Wem is AMAZING !!!! Everything about the staff is outstanding, I could not have asked for better treatment. They are an amazing group of people who really care. Marks out of 10 , I give them all 10. Helpfulness on reception was excellent, the information I was given was extremely…
Read more »NHS charges from 1st April 2014 announced
Dental charges for the year from 1st April 2014 increase by 50p, £1.50, and £5 to £18.50, £50.50 and £219 over Band 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The changes are: Treatment Band 2014-15 Charge 2013-14 Charge Increase % One £50.50 £1.50
Read more »There Are More Ways Than Ever To Quit Smoking
There Are More Ways Than Ever To Quit Smoking Five Ways To Help You Quit 1. Talk to someone Right for you if you would like to talk face to face support from trained advisors 2. Smoke Free App Right for you if you’ve got a smart phone and want support every step of the way,…
Read more »Gemma Our Principle Dentist Starts Masters Degree
Gemma Cockburn, our Principal Dentist at SpaDental Wem, has started studying for a Masters Degree in Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry. The course covers the very Latest Technology and Advances In Dentistry. Gemma’s bespoke care and cosmetic treatment for her patients will continue and she has the full support of her team. We wish her every success for the hard work in the next…
Read more »Implant Day With Gemma At SpaDental Wem
Gemma has had an excellent morning this morning placing implants. Implants are the next best thing to your natural teeth. For anyone with missing or failing teeth, dental implants can totally restore natural oral function, appearance and confidence. Over a longer term, implants are usually a more cost effective and satisfactory option. If you…
Read more »Happy New Year From SpaDental Wem
The Team at SpaDental Wem would like to wish all our patients and colleagues a very Happy New Year and good health for 2014. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you all in the coming year.
Read more »At SpaDental Wem, our Dental Plan is only £10 per month.
Don’t forget at SpaDental Wem, our Dental Plan is only £10 per month. We know that Christmas is an expensive time of year but we don’t want our patients to worry about paying for their teeth. We have introduced the plan to reduce the cost our patient’s dental bills. We believe it offers the very…
Read more »The Official Winners Photograph
“Winning this award reflects the growing number of positive testimonials our SpaDental Wem Team have received from delighted patients.” Gemma Cockburn, Principal Dentist says. Several of these testimonials were used in the award application which, in the judges’ view, underlined why the SpaDental Team at Wem were worthy recipients of the award. To read more about the…
Read more »WINNERS AGAIN !!!!!!!!! 2nd YEAR RUNNING !!!!
The Team at SpaDental Wem have won the award for Best Dental Team South West and Wales Again. It is the 2nd year running that the Team has won this Award at The Dentistry Awards held in Leicester on 6th December 2013. “I am extremely proud of my team and delighted to have won the award for the 2nd…
Read more »Is Christmas A Bad Time Of Year For You To Pay For Your Dental Treatment
At SpaDental Wem, our Dental Plan is only £10 per month. We know that Christmas is an expensive time of year but we don’t want our patients to worry about paying for their teeth. We have introduced the plan to reduce the cost our patient’s dental bills. We believe it offers the very best value with…
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