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“Invisalign helped my confidence,” our smiling patient says!
We’d like to share with you a really positive testimonial from one of our SpaDental Whitchurch patients. He recently finished his Invisalign treatment and feels confident with his new smile. ‘When I was young I had metal braces and I didn’t want to have them again when most people my age don’t. I’d heard Invisalign…
Read more »Some strange historical facts and good advice for National Toothache Day 2018
Today, Friday 9th February, is National Toothache Day. “National Toothache Day is certainly not anything to smile about as toothache usually makes those who suffer from it very miserable. A toothache can make it difficult for someone to eat, drink, sleep and even talk.” Michaela ONeill, President of the BSDHT. The purpose of this special…
Read more »Diana Marcus – Dental Surgeon at SpaDental Plymouth
“My dentist Diana is so kind and puts me, a very nervous patient, at ease.” JC Above is a patient’s comment, which was added to an overall rating of our practice as 5* and “excellent”. Thank you! Diana Marcus joined our team of dental surgeons in January 2017. She is valued by both the SpaDental…
Read more »It’s the end of January. How’s your year so far?
There’s been quite a few posts on our website and social media, as well as media news in general, encouraging us to do all sorts of things that will improve our relationships, our health and our life. Has it all been too much? Now it’s the end of January, it’s a good time to take…
Read more »We all want whiter teeth!
From off-white to darker shades of yellow, there’s a wide range of natural tooth colour. But it seems that all we want these days is a whiter smile! Check out the shelves of your local chemist or supermarket and you’ll marvel at how many products there are now that promise whiter teeth. And as we…
Read more »Tongue scraping – it makes a difference!
Tongue cleaning for fresher breath It’s a practice that’s been used for over 3,000 years but with our modern focus on cleaning teeth and gums, we’re neglecting our tongues. Yet tongue cleaning (or scraping) is a good way to get naturally fresher breath. These days, while we conscientiously brush and floss, many of us ignore…
Read more »‘Direct access’ to your dental therapist or hygienist
Do your teeth feel fine, but perhaps they’re not quite as clean as you’d like? Do you need a helping hand to get between the gaps, and make sure that there’s no plaque build up? Direct access to a dental therapist can help. Updated – January 2019 <The GDC states: “Hygienists and therapists practising under…
Read more »It’s Friday! How to get a second date
The bad news? With bad breath, chances are tonight will be the first and last date We all have bad breath at some time or another, especially first thing in the morning, but for some of us it’s more of a persistent problem. Unfortunately, it’s not the sort of thing our friends will tell us…
Read more »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 »Seasons Greetings From SpaDental
Merry Christmas All the SpaDental management and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients a very Merry Christmas! We thank you for allowing us to take care of your dental health and look forward to seeing you all next year! Be careful eating those delicious festive nuts! Please…
Read more »Devon NHS Emergency Dental Services – Christmas and New Year 2017/18
Your Plymouth SpaDental practice is open on these days at our usual times: Monday 18th – Friday 22nd December Wednesday 27th – Friday 29th December 2017 Check our open hours over Christmas and New Year 2017/18 But when the practice is closed, please check the Devon NHS Emergency Dental Services Access Centre’s hours below. In Hours Provision:…
Read more »Strictly Giovanni has plenty to smile about!
Could Invisalign be the real reason Strictly finalist Giovanni Pernice made it this year? Perhaps his footwork is pretty nifty too, but his new smile is unmissable! Strictly finalist Giovanni chose Invisalign, and it has certainly made a difference! Even people at the top of their game, can lack some tooth-confidence. As Giovanni told the…
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 »SpaDental Plymouth’s Festive 2017 Opening Hours
With less than two weeks to Christmas, a reminder of the Plymouth opening hours throughout the festive season. Opening Hours Friday 22nd December – normal opening hours 8am-5pm Saturday 23rd December – Closed Sunday 24th December – Closed Monday 25th December – Closed Tuesday 26th December – Closed Wednesday 27th December – normal opening hours…
Read more »Implant aftercare advice – from SpaDental
Dental implants may be your best solution! Replace missing or broken teeth for a beautiful, confident smile. The initial setting of the titanium implant is an important foundation for your treatment. Recovery takes a little time as the area around the implant must heal. Good aftercare is important, so please follow the directions given by…
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 »Christmas Opening hours at SpaDental Plymouth
With the festive season approaching it’s easy to forget about appointments that are booked, or that you might need to book in an emergency. The opening hours during the holiday period at SpaDental Plymouth are as follows: Opening Hours Friday 22nd December – normal opening hours 8am-5pm Saturday 23rd December – Closed Sunday 24th December…
Read more »Dental Implants – a more permanent solution at SpaDental Plymouth
Dental implants could be the solution to your problem! Do you have a missing tooth? Or missing teeth? Do you have a gap? Or have you tried dentures and they didn’t work for you? Do you need modern dental technology to help you have artificial teeth that do the work of real teeth? If you’re…
Read more »How can I get straight teeth? Talk to us at SpaDental
Invisible ‘braces’ are a great solution! We can help you achieve the even smile you’ve always wanted. We can help you get straight teeth! SpaDental confidently recommends Invisalign treatment in our surgeries to help straighten misaligned teeth. It’s the modern way to straighten out your problem! Invisalign uses up-to-date, research-based and proven technology. For patients,…
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 »Toothache? Give us a call!
Do you have toothache? It’s Friday morning and that dull toothache has now become real pain. What do you do? Ignore it? That’s impossible! Hope it goes away with the help of a few painkillers? That may only help in the short-term. And you have the whole weekend ahead of you. You need to find…
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…
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