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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 »Will veneers improve the appearance of my teeth?
Patients often ask, “Will veneers improve my teeth?” For many people who are concerned about the appearance of their teeth, veneers are often the answer they’re looking for. Veneers make a significant difference to a person’s smile because they change both the colour and the shape of our natural teeth. As every patient has individual…
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 »Which filling? Amalgam or white composite?
What’s the choice? What are fillings made of? Most people need fillings at some point in their lives, and, thanks to improvements in technology, many patients are now choosing white composite fillings, rather than traditional silver fillings made from amalgam. Indeed, in private dentistry white fillings are the default choice and amalgam fillings are only…
Read more »SpaDental Group Clinical Director Appointed
Dentist appointed Clinical Director of the SpaDental Group. Lucy joined SpaDental several years ago as a talented and forward-thinking member of the SpaDental Plymouth team. Subsequently she moved to our Somerset practices, SpaDental Chard and SpaDental Glastonbury. What does a clinical director do? Ensuring that our patients receive the most appropriate treatment for their individual…
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 »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 »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 »FAQ: Will a crown repair my tooth?
While nothing beats the strength and appearance of our own real, healthy teeth, crowns repair a variety of dental problems. What is a crown? A crown is a custom-made tooth replacement that is cemented over a reduced part of your own tooth. Sometimes a post is inserted to support the crown. Because it’s a fixed…
Read more »Did lockdown damage my teeth? 3 possible problems
As we wonder whether we’ll end up in another lockdown (let’s try to make sure that doesn’t happen) we’re able to reflect on the last one. Please take the time now we’re open again to follow up on your oral health. Make an appointment, check for concerns and fix any lockdown damage. Dentists fear a…
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 »When will dentists do fillings again?
July 2021 note: Dentists are doing fillings routinely now, but in full protective kit. More than any other treatment, our patients ask, “When will dentists do fillings again?” Procedures to control the spread of Covid-19 means even a filling is no longer the standard procedure it used to be. Placing a filling now requires a…
Read more »What can patients expect as dentists reopen? FAQs
As the country thoughtfully emerges from lockdown, and dentists reopen, we are beginning to see a limited number of patients for face-to-face appointments again. All service providers, from supermarkets to hairdressers and shops are having to adapt and introduce new ways of working. In a dental practice, we follow strict guidelines to keep patients and…
Read more »Dental triage and referrals for urgent care
April 2020 is a time we’ll all remember. It’s now over a month since dentists closed their doors. Although a necessary government decision, it has been hard for dentists to turn away patients from face-to-face treatment. (Why did that happen?) We understand the welfare of the whole population takes precedence over individual dental health. Yet…
Read more »Anti-stress tooth care advice to save your teeth
Stress is not only bad for our general health, it damages our teeth too. We don’t even have to be in a particularly high-powered job, or experiencing major emotional upheaval, to experience levels of stress that are harmful. Many of us respond to stress by learning to grit our teeth, quite literally. But this habit…
Read more »Stay safe, stay home and avoid accidents
Another day at home with the family? Staying at home will keep us safe. Staying in will help protect other people, and we need to do that. We can protect our key workers so they can work to look after our needs. It’s a fact, though, that many accidents happen at home. Slips, trips and falls…
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 »Are you planning cosmetic dental treatment?
Dentists these days offer a range of options to help us achieve our best smiles. And great teeth really do help us to look healthier and feel more confident. Practising better preventive care means we have healthier teeth than previous generations. We’re aware, though, that expectations of how we’d like our teeth to look have…
Read more »SpaDental wishes you a happy and safe new year!
Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and safe new year! We sincerely hope that you’ll have a wonderful new year with your family and friends, full of happiness and joy. In particular, we sincerely hope that you stay healthy and have a safe new year, with no need to access our emergency services. That said,…
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 »Perfect lips for confidence – ask your Plymouth dentist
Thinking about lip augmentation? Then there’s no place better to ask than at the dentists. After all, dentists have years of training and work in a safe environment. Moreover, they really know about mouths, teeth, the many muscles that help us smile and how it all works together. So trust your dentist to give you…
Read more »Holiday opening and emergency information: 2019 – 2020
Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season Please find below the holiday opening times for your SpaDental practice, and additional 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…
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