News about Hygiene
Three levels of hygiene treatment explained
We would like to let our patients know that we have updated and clarified our categories of oral hygiene treatments. We aim to deliver effective gum care and dental health management, according to your needs, in line with the ongoing coronavirus restrictions. What are the the three levels of hygiene treatment? As explained in a…
Read more »Bite-sized elephant teeth facts for World Elephant Day.
The aim of World Elephant Day is to get people talking about the value of elephants to local communities and the world. And we mean their value when they’re alive, not when they’ve been killed for their tusks. As World Elephant Day is about bringing people together to help elephants, we bring you some surprising…
Read more »Dental care for young adults – advice and tips
It’s the time of year when you may be getting ready to leave home. Exam results are out. The school holidays are nearing an end. You’ve been offered a place, or signed a job contract. Soon you’ll have packed your bags. With so much to think about we can understand why, as a young adult,…
Read more »Can hot weather hurt teeth? Summer survival tips.
The MET Office has issued an amber warning for the west of of England – the region where SpaDental practices. It’s a warning we take seriously and urge you, our patients, to keep yourselves safe too. It’s easy to underestimate the impact a heatwave can have on our health. High temperatures can be damaging, even…
Read more »UEFA 2020: Do footballers have good teeth?
8th July – update What a game that was last night! It was great to see Harry Kane (read more about him below) net that rebound. Just one more to go now! 4th July – update With a resounding win against Ukraine, 0 – 4, England is through to the semi-finals! Now our excitement’s mounting…
Read more »Problems and solutions for Ramadan oral health care
During Ramadan, oral health benefits from special attention. In this article, dentist Aryaan Khalid explains the changes that can occur in the mouth during the holy month of fasting. Below, he outlines the problems that can occur, and how best to prevent them. Problems occurring in the mouth during Ramadan Dehydration: Inadequate fluid consumption can…
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 »What’s fluoride varnish? And why do children need it?
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 as adults. Which…
Read more »Dreams about teeth? We can help.
Dreams are the mystery of our subconscious. It’s surprising how many people have dreams about teeth breaking, crumbling or cracking. Sometimes it may be just one tooth falling out, that’s a common dream. Or perhaps an enormous hole opens up that makes it look, in the dream, like Durdle Door. Some people dream about all…
Read more »Why healthy gums can help save your life
With growing evidence of a link between gum disease and life threatening complications of COVID-19, there has never been a more important time for us to look after our oral health. Please read our advice and guidelines from , dental hygienist at SpaDental Chard. She explains why gum health is more important than ever, and…
Read more »Is an electric or manual toothbrush better for my teeth?
If you’re wondering whether an electric toothbrush would help you keep your teeth and gums in good condition, or whether to stick to a manual toothbrush, read on. Electric toothbrushes are more popular than ever, but they are more expensive. Do they really clean our teeth better than manual toothbrushes? Here, we take a look…
Read more »Our top dental blogs from 2020
This year the messages we’ve needed to communicate have been a bit different to usual. Reviewing our top dental blogs helps us to know what matters to you. Not surprisingly, top of the list for the extraordinary year of 2020, is information to help people with dental emergencies. So here’s a quick summary of this…
Read more »Where’s the coronavirus hotspot in our home?
Five bathroom behaviours that may spread the virus, and just two simple fixes. Keep your household safe.
Read more »The top ten dental gifts for 2020
If you’re shopping for either presents or stocking fillers, here’s a list of our top ten dental gifts. Do you agree that there are only so many candle holders we need in our lives? And you gave socks last year, so that’s out. These days, as we try to reduce waste and de-clutter our lives,…
Read more »Your dental care during November lockdown
During the November lockdown, we want to let you know that dentists are still open. During the lockdown that began in March of this year, dentists were shut down. However, recognising that dental practices have rigorous operating procedures in place to control the spread of Covid-19, we can stay open during the November lockdown. Government…
Read more »I think I’ve got an abscess in my mouth! What do I do now?
Have you woken up to throbbing pain and a swollen face? Or have you got a raised lump on your gum that hurts? Perhaps you feel like you’ve got a temperature too? Getting an abscess is hard, as it can cause swelling and pain. You may be able to reduce the pain temporarily, but it…
Read more »Lion-sized teeth problems
August 10th is World Lion Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the vulnerability of lions. Big cat numbers are declining worldwide as their historic habitats shrink. As humans encroach on their territory, big cats are threatened by poachers and illegal trade. Moreover, their prey becomes harder to find. Add to this the sort…
Read more »My tooth aches. I’m in pain. What do I do?
Up until now it was easy to ignore that dull ache. But not anymore. Now your tooth aches so much you can’t think straight. In fact, now the whole of your head is screaming at you. Tooth pain is the worst. We can all ignore mild toothache. Even though we know it isn’t a good…
Read more »Why does my hygienist recommend hand scaling?
These days, even a regular visit to see the dental hygienist is not quite as straightforward as it used to be. This is because modern dental hygiene procedures use high speed tools with water to shift plaque. Your dentist may recommend hand scaling as an alternative. Although this method may take a little longer and…
Read more »Happier, Healthier Smiles – National Smile Month 2020
National Smile Month 2020 runs from 18 May to 18 June, led by the Oral Health Foundation, to promote the benefits of having a healthy smile. Run annually for nearly 50 years, National Smile Month raises awareness of important health issues that affect not only our smile, but general health too. The campaign is supported by dentists…
Read more »Managing dental pain at home during the coronavirus pandemic
We’ve been told it’s going to get worse before it gets better. We’re staying at home, and being sensible, so we don’t contract or spread Covid-19. During the coronavirus lockdown managing dental care at home, therefore, could help keep us and other family members safe. But staying a home won’t stop us from getting tooth…
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 »5 best dental habits to develop during 2020
SpaDental wishes you a happy and healthy 2020! Every new year article these days warn us that resolutions are only made to be broken. So the best thing to do, is to decide which life-style changes we want to make, work on them and keep them up throughout the year. So here are our top…
Read more »Our top dental blogs from 2019
Sometimes it’s handy to have useful information all in one easy-to-find place. So here’s a quick summary of this year’s top dental blogs. Our aim is to provide useful information for our patients, and also for anyone who has questions about their oral health. We also write about general health because it affects our oral…
Read more »Toothbrushing for people with reduced dexterity
The ease of picking up a toothbrush to clean our teeth is a simple twice-daily act most of us are fortunate enough to take for granted. For some people, however, it’s difficult to manage toothbrushing because of their reduced dexterity. As a result, people who cannot manage their oral hygiene routines themselves need assistance. Carers…
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