News about Hygiene (page 4)
Book that appointment! It’s time to get dentally fit!
With the new year in full swing it’s time to start thinking about booking that appointment you’ve been putting off! Whether it’s a hygiene appointment or a filling that you need, it’s important that you follow up with your dental treatment so that your oral health remains good. The first step is to get around…
Read more »Encouraging Healthy Eating for Obesity Awareness, 2018
National Obesity Awareness Week begins today The aim? To improve the health of the nation, through encouraging healthy eating, less snacking, and more exercise What’s the problem? According to the NHS: “The term “obese” describes a person who’s very overweight, with a lot of body fat. It’s a common problem in the UK that’s estimated to affect around…
Read more »The right interdental brush – which size do I use?
Updated November 2019 There’s so much choice! Which is the right interdental brush for me? There’s no set answer to that question, as everyone needs different brushes. Our teeth are as individual as we are! Moreover, we all need a few brushes, as one size doesn’t fit all! It’s those gaps between the teeth, where…
Read more »Resolutions? Goals? Be sure to plan the steps to give up smoking
The annual Smokefree Health Harms Campaign was launched on December 29th 2014, to encourage smokers to give up for the new year. Making a resolution may not be enough. It’s the steps in the right direction that make the difference to your success Everyone who wants to stop smoking is different. So plan what will…
Read more »Interdental Brushes-my recommendation by Thomas Wardiell
Cleaning in between our teeth is highly important as half (yes, that’s 50%!) of our teeth surfaces are there. Interdental brushes are the solution! Toothbrushes don’t clean very well in the areas between our teeth, which is a problem. We all know that Dentists and Dental Hygienists always recommend cleaning in between our teeth every…
Read more »My choice of electric toothbrush by Thomas Wardiell
I’m Thomas Wardiell and I’m a Dental Therapist and Hygienist at SpaDental Plymouth. Patients often ask me what type of toothbrush I recommend when they come to visit me for a scale and polish. An Oral B electric toothbrush is a personal preference of mine. Why? I definitely see an improvement in my patients’ oral…
Read more »A few kind words from your Hygienist
“Would you like to see the hygienist?” Dentists routinely refer patients to the hygienist knowing that a good, professional clean is great for the teeth and mouth. And that feeling of shiny freshness can make your smile that extra bit brighter. Yet for some people the idea of a session with the hygienist may bring back…
Read more »Mouth Cancer Action Month – November 2017
What is Mouth Cancer? Mouth Cancer Action month is a call for you to check your oral health. We all know that cancer can affect anyone at any time, but not everyone is aware that you can have it in the mouth. Cases of mouth cancer are becoming more frequent in people over the age…
Read more »Meet our Dental Hygienist at Plymouth
Zoe Williams qualified as a Dental Hygienist from The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 2002. After working as a dental nurse, Zoe decided to focus her professional training on dental hygiene. It’s a field she finds fascinating because it is so vital to oral health and the needs of her patients. Just one session with…
Read more »Thumb or Dummy Sucking – habit or problem?
Habit or a problem? Thumb or dummy sucking in babies and toddlers is a common habit we are used to seeing. Is it OK to allow our children to potentially be damaging their adult teeth, gums and jaw? Most children naturally stop at around the age of three years. However, prolonged thumb sucking can eventually…
Read more »Thought about putting Gin on your breakfast?
A new flavour in the breakfast list Gin has been a long-standing member of the optics line up in a pub, but is there room for it in our foods? With tubs of yogurt flavoured with Gin spiriting their way onto the shelves of Sainsbury’s at the beginning of the summer, more foods could be…
Read more »Oral Health in the over 65s
A new report from The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) estimates 1.8 million people over 65 require urgent oral health treatment and predicts this will increase by 50% by 2040. Conditions like a toothache and oral sepsis also affect quality of life. ‘Poor oral health in the elderly was linked to malnutrition and pneumonia. We are…
Read more »Cancer Risk in Older Women with Periodontal Disease
Recent research highlights that periodontal disease in older women increases their risk of developing several types of cancer. These cancers included oesophageal cancer, breast cancer and cancer of the gallbladder. The team investigated the association between gum disease and cancer in women. This is said to be the first time research has reviewed these potential…
Read more »Healthy mouth, healthy body
A healthy mouth helps keep a healthy body. Studies show that looking after your teeth and gums is an important part of a healthy lifestyle trying to lower our risk of complications such as stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. Studies also indicate a possible link between poor oral heath with problems in pregnancy, lung disease, and dementia. Gum…
Read more »Jessica Walklate joins the Whitchurch team as dental therapist
Jessica Walklate joins the SpaDental Whitchurch (Corser House) team as the practice’s dental therapist and is keen to introduce herself to all of the practice’s patients. If you are a member of the Practice’s Essential Care Plan please do contact reception on 01948 664149 or whitchurch@spadental.co.uk to book your next hygiene visit. Jessica began her career as…
Read more »Change4Life recommends reduced sugar intake for everyone
We are all eating too much sugar in our diets, especially children who often consuming their whole day’s recommended allowance before school. The government’s Change4 Life campaign recommended sugar guidelines are: Children aged 4 to 6 years old shouldn’t have more than 19g of added sugar per day – that’s 5 cubes (based on 4g…
Read more »Kids devouring too much breakfast sugar warning
Children are packing in so much sugar at breakfast that half their daily allowance has already been eaten before school, Public Health England says. It warns that sugary cereals, juices and spreads are all damaging to health. Rotting teeth, ballooning waistlines and long-term health problems like type 2 diabetes are caused by unhealthy diets reports…
Read more »Stoptober – Supporting smokers trying to quit
SpaDental is supporting Stoptober, encouraging smokers to quit during October. Cigarettes cause damage to your health, and others by secondary smoke. It is said that every cigarette you smoke takes 11 minutes from your life – that’s over 3.5 hours for a pack. Many smokers are aware of the health risks but don’t realise the…
Read more »Thomas Wardiell- Dental Therapist-SpaDental Plymouth
Thomas Wardiell is our Dental Therapist here at SpaDental Plymouth Graduating from Dundee in 2010, he has been with us since April 2012. As a therapist, Thomas provides our patients with hygiene treatments, fillings for children and adults, extractions for children, and tooth whitening under the prescription of a dentist. Thomas has a very calming attitude…
Read more »We were made to feel welcome and calm throughout the whole visit.
I attended SpaDental with my two young children for check ups and the hygienist. We were made to feel welcome and calm throughout the whole visit. The reception staff were polite and explained what was needed. While the check ups were being done on my children the dentist was excellent at keeping the children relaxed…
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…
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