News about Treatment (page 8)
Thumbs up for an implant- another happy patient!
We’d like to share with you a testimonial from one of our implant patients. We value patient feedback as helping you feel good is our most important target. Mr B was wondering whether to have an implant. His comments are so positive, and helpful for anyone else who is thinking about similar treatment! How did your…
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 »SpaDental Plymouth – we love events!
Wear it Pink – Last Friday was fun and a great success! The staff had had great fun getting involved with this national charity day and accessorising our uniforms with pink. With all sorts from hats, bows, shirts and shoes in all shades of pink, we couldn’t help smiling! Wear it Pink in Plymouth, with…
Read more »Do you need a night guard to protect your teeth?
A night guard? I’d never thought about one! You might recognise my name from SpaDental Plymouth, but I am writing this as a mother. My son’s problem: On a recent family holiday, I shared a hotel room with my children. Only then did I realise that the strange noise I had been hearing at home was my…
Read more »Louise Burgess – Practice Manager & Partner
Updated August 2019 Louise is currently the practice manager at SpaDental Saltash and SpaDental Plymouth joined SpaDental Plymouth in 2011 as Lead Dental Nurse and became Practice Manager in 2015. She has been working in the dental industry for over twenty years, and qualified as a dental nurse in 2007. During her career, Louise has absorbed…
Read more »The Wedding Show is only two days away!
The Wedding Show! What a wonderful venue! SpaDental Plymouth will be at the St Mellion International Resort. It will be a treat for us! We’re looking forward to chatting with you lucky brides-to-be! We’ll share ways to help you look your best with treatments such as: Zoom Whitening, Invisalign or Facial Rejuvenation. We can help…
Read more »Thinking of giving up?
Ten reasons to quit smoking: Live longer – SMOKING KILLS! So quit smoking now. Family matters – it’s not just about the smoker. Second-hand smoke affects others too. Better sex – male or female, smoking can damage your sex life. Look younger- smoking discolours skin and hair and increases wrinkles. Smokers look older than they are. Smell better…
Read more »Tricky Teeth? Taking referrals – doing extractions
For a speedy extraction, ask for a referral What we offer SpaDental Plymouth offers a referral service for patients who require surgical extractions under local anaesthetic. You may need an extraction because of damage to your tooth, or as the first step in further treatment. We can help get your work started so you won’t have…
Read more »Protect! Use a gum shield
Gum Shields Meet William. He’s 10 years old and has an overwhelming enthusiasm for life. That’s why William needs a gum shield. William first attended the practice at six months old and has been a regular attendee since with his Mum, Dad and younger sister, Fleur. At his last visit, William told his dentist, , that he’d…
Read more »Heather Cresswell – Business Development
Since returning to SpaDental Plymouth after a short career break, Heather is now focusing on communicating the range of dental and cosmetic treatment options available to our patients in her new role of Business Development and Treatment Coordinator, so now the dental team can offer all of the following procedures in-house: Treatment Options implants Phillips Zoom® tooth whitening Invisalign®…
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 »Matthew Miller dentist at Plymouth
Matthew Miller qualified as a Dentist from the Peninsula Dental School in 2013. After leaving the dental school in Plymouth Matthew worked in London, soon returning to Devon to work in the Maxillofacial unit in Torbay hospital. Keen interest in Dental Implants Matthew has a keen interest in Dental Implantology, gaining invaluable experience by working…
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 »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 »Top Tips to a Whiter Smile
Whiter teeth can give us all more confidence when meeting new people in our work and personal lives. We have put together some tips on how to improve the appearance of your teeth that are simple to do. Read on to see how you too, could have a brighter, whiter smile. Cutting back: On red…
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 »A massive thank you to your Plymouth team
I would just like to say a massive Thank You to your team. I had a completely pain free complex root canal (which is a first for me!) today as an emergency appointment and the team genuinely could not do enough for me. Alex and his clinical team were gentle, communicative, completely unhurried and clearly…
Read more »I could not be happier with the end result
I felt I could not let the opportunity go past without recording my sincere gratitude for all the time, effort and work that has gone into my dental implant treatment recently. I spent a long time deliberating on whether to go forward with the treatment, both for the cost implications and indeed being brave enough…
Read more »I enjoy eating out again
I have been very pleased with my dental implant. It has made a huge difference to my life. I no longer have to worry that my denture is going to drop down when I am talking to others. I feel more confident to hold lengthy conversations and I enjoy eating out again. At home I…
Read more »I can honestly say the process was pain free
I have managed to go through most of my life without having any major dental treatment until last year when one of my teeth crumbled and fell out. As it was at the top and a gap could be seen if I smiled, I thought I would go along the implant route. Very nervous at…
Read more »Space Saving Solutions
Would you like a more permanent solution to uncomfortable dentures or a gap that you wish you didn’t have? SpaDental Plymouth can offer Dental Implants as a treatment option. Mr Matthew Miller is available to offer dental implant treatment here at your practice at your convenience. Mr Miller is predominantly based at the practice as…
Read more »Straightening your Teeth? The Choice is clear: Invisalign
Thinking of straightening your teeth? Here at SpaDental Plymouth, we have the answer. The choice is clear: Invisalign Invisalign can straighten teeth using a series of nearly invisible aligners that are custom-made to your teeth for comfort. As you replace each aligner every two or when required, your teeth will move gradually towards the final…
Read more »Smile to boost your confidence and increase your attraction
What attracts us to other people? National Smile Month has asked the question “what is the opposite sex attracted to?” and its results show some unexpected (and contradictory) answers! Ask yourself the question and see if you agree. 90% of respondents rated personality as the most important attribute 56% said a smile came second 53% voted…
Read more »Treatment by Scott improved my confidence
I came to Scott for treatment 3 years ago and have been coming ever since. I trust him because he has always been honest and not pushy. My treatments have always helped me feel good about myself and helped improve my confidence. Suzanne R
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