News about Treatment (page 9)

Straight talking teeth

20th April 2017 | Nicky Phillips

SpaDental offers Invisalign completed in the comfort of our own surgeries to help you achieve the even smile you have always wanted and the treatment is suitable for all ages –  adults and teenagers alike.  Invisalign is a virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth using clear removable aligners and as there are no fixed brackets or…

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Healthy mouth, healthy body

28th March 2017 | Nicky Phillips

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…

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Jessica Walklate joins the Whitchurch team as dental therapist

14th February 2017 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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Change4Life recommends reduced sugar intake for everyone

15th January 2017 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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Kids devouring too much breakfast sugar warning

4th January 2017 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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Nine days to go until our Beauty event

22nd November 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

9 days to go until our exciting first SpaDental Ladies Night being held at the Plymouth practice on the 1st December 7-9:30pm We are really looking forward to welcoming you, providing information and holding demonstrations of some of the cosmetic treatments we can offer.  These include Anti Wrinkle treatments, Lip Augmentation and Dermal Fillers, Invisalign, Dental Implants and Teeth Whitening. Joining…

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Stoptober – Supporting smokers trying to quit

30th September 2016 | Nicky Phillips

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…

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Implants? An affordable option for you?

21st September 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

For many people Dental Implants are the preferred solution to replace missing teeth but are dismissed as an unaffordable option. However, if you look after your implants well, and they are fitted to strong and health bone, you can expect them to last for many years – they could end up being a more cost-effective alternative.  Prices have reduced as…

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A Permanent Solution for missing teeth

9th September 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

Many people have the dilemma of a missing tooth (or teeth) but don’t want dentures. Implants are an increasingly popular way of permanently replacing missing teeth, being a safe well established treatment. In fact, an implant is the closest thing available to having your own teeth. Although initially more expensive than a denture, if you…

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Tom and Sophie were both professional and also caring at the same time

28th August 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

Attended SpaDental twice this week to have fillings done with Tom and Sophie and I have to say they were both professional and also caring at the same time, I’m not the most confident in dentists but these two have made me feel a lot more at ease! Thank you both!! GARY JONES

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Thomas Wardiell- Dental Therapist-SpaDental Plymouth

27th July 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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We were made to feel welcome and calm throughout the whole visit.

25th April 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

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…

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Get summer ready with SpaDental Plymouth

7th April 2016 | Adriano Pennetti

With only 12 weeks to go until the summer months are here, why not treat yourself or a loved one to bright shiny smile or a fresh face. Treatments for the Summer At SpaDental Plymouth we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of treatments and procedures. These include: Zoom 1-hour teeth…

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Great advice & recommendations were given/prescribed

14th March 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

Matthew did my first initial check up & explained in detail exactly what he found & showed me using an x-ray. Great advice & recommendations were given/prescribed. Unfortunately, I needed two fillings but I was made to feel comfortable even though I was deeply embarrassed!! I was promptly given the next available appointment to suit…

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If you are looking for a dentist that specialises in NERVOUS patients, then look no further. Sarah S

30th January 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

My husband and I joined Spa Dental over 5 years ago and regularly have treatments from Jo. We have both received a wonderful service consistently. Jo is the best dentist either of us have been able to find for 20+ years, so feel very lucky to have found her. If you are looking for a…

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Tim Esau published his MSc dissertation in The Royal College of Surgeons of England Faculty Dental Journal (FDJ)

15th January 2016 | SpaDental Administrator

In December 2015, Tim Esau, principal dentist at Wotton-under-Edge, published his MSc dissertation research as a paper in The Royal College of Surgeons of England Faculty Dental Journal (FDJ). Volume: 7 Issue: 1, January 2016, pp. 16-21 PDF version available at: http://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/pdf/10.1308/rcsfdj.2016.16 HTML version available at: http://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/full/10.1308/rcsfdj.2016.16 The journal publication is titled: Patient understanding and recall of risks…

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Tim Esau attended EuroPerio8 in London

30th June 2015 | SpaDental Administrator

From the 3rd to the 6th of June 2015, Tim Esau, principal of the SpaDental Wotton under Edge practice, attended EuroPerio8 in London. The EuroPerio Congress has established itself as the world’s leading conference in periodontology and implant dentistry, and has become the essential triennial fixture on the meetings calendar. This year Europerio was hosted…

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Professor Dr Urs Belser visits the West Country

31st May 2015 | SpaDental Administrator

  Recently, Professor Urs Belser visited us for the 2015 University of Bristol Dental Implant Masterclass on the 29th May 2015 at the Bristol Marriot Hotel, City Centre. In addition to the master-class, Tim Esau, principal of the Wotton under Edge practice, also attended an event where Professor Belser also kindly agreed to host an evening of…

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NHS charges from 1st April 2015 announced

30th March 2015 | SpaDental Administrator

Dental charges for the year from 1st April 2015 increase by 30p, 80p, and £3.50 to £18.80, £51.30 and £222.50 over Band 1, 2 and 3  respectively. The changes are: Treatment Band 2015-16 Charge 2014-15 Charge Increase % One £18.80 £18.50 £0.30 1.62% Two £51.30 £50.50 £0.80 1.58% Three £222.50 £219.00 £3.50 1.60% If you…

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Sugary Drinks And Fruit Juice Take Their Toll On Children

18th February 2015 | SpaDental Administrator

  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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Tim Esau at Royal College of Physicians: Avoiding Block Bone Grafting

15th November 2014 | SpaDental Administrator

On November the 14th 2014, Tim Esau, principal at the Wotton-under-Edge practice, attended a hands-on expert-led course at the Royal College of Physicians in London in order to further his skills in horizontal ridge augmentation without the need for block bone grafting. The course comprised 3 workshops. The central feature of these 3 workshops was…

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Tim Esau in Manchester at the A-Z of Endodontics course

4th October 2014 | SpaDental Administrator

On the 3rd of October 2014, Tim attended The A-Z of Endodontics with Dr Cliff Ruddle in Manchester. Covering every stage of an endodontic treatment from cavity access to re-treatment, this comprehensive event included comprehensive instruction about root canal treatment from a clinical, procedural and product perspective – from one of the world’s leading endodontic…

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Tim Esau at BDA seminar on Bio-aesthetics and the advanced use of composite in aesthetic and functional rehabilitations

20th September 2014 | SpaDental Administrator

On the 19th of September 2014, Tim Esau, principal dentist at Wotton-under-Edge, attended the BDA seminar on Bio-aesthetics and the advanced use of composite in aesthetic and functional rehabilitations. The course learning objectives were to use rationale and clinical procedures to restore smile aesthetics and tooth wear with minimal tooth preparation and destruction using composite…

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Tim Esau back in Switzerland attending GBR & Sinus Grafting course

15th June 2014 | SpaDental Administrator

Between June the 11th and 13th 2014, Tim attended the Master Course in GBR and Sinus Grafting Procedures at the Centre for Continuing Dental Education in Bern in Switzerland. Two surgical procedures are mainly used to predictably augment bone deficiencies in the jaws, the GBR technique with barrier membranes or sinus floor elevation (SFE) methods…

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Tim Esau’s MSc dissertation displayed at the World Implant Symposium in Geneva

14th May 2014 | SpaDental Administrator

 Between April 24th and 26th 2014, Tim Esau, principal at the Wotton-under-Edge practice, attended the ITI World Implant Symposium in Geneva. The symposium is held every four years and presents a round-up of the major advances in the field of dental implants. The ITI welcomed more than 4,200 participants from 84 countries to its largest…

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Testimonials

SpaDental Glastonbury patient appreciation

A Pleasant Experience @ Spa Dental Glastonbury "Friendly staff. This was my first visit to this dental practice and found the staff very friendly and reassuring. I had an initial assessment by the therapist who did an assessment prior to my next appointment. He was very good and explained carefully the treatment I needed in a professional manner! Overall I was impressed by the whole experience." "I went in today for a tooth extraction, my…

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Top Class Dentistry at SpaDental Whitchurch

"Better than you could ever imagine - As always everyone involved with Spadental treats you with respect and dignity. Happy to have a friendly chat and always seem genuinely interested. I always leave the practice feeling happy- which might seem strange after just having dental treatment but that's the affect all the team always seem to have on me. Arranged a follow up appointment the very next day, as a cancellation had just come in.…

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SpaDental Chard - patients' compliments

"Lovely staff - I have been with you for 17 years and I am still coming to you. Every one is so helpful and always talks to you." LE Thank you for your reviews The staff at SpaDental Chard feel proud to read your reviews. Your lovely comments, and  your good opinion mean a lot to us. We appreciate the time and thought you put into writing about how your visit to the dentist went.…

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SpaDental Chard - thank you for your kind support

It hasn't been an easy year, but our patients have been so understanding. Thank you all so very much for your kind support and the lovely feedback we've received. Your kind support is very motivating It means a lot to the SpaDental Chard team to read your feedback. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us work on continual improvement of our services. Our sincere thanks to all of you have taken the…

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SpaDental Whitchurch - your understanding is appreciated!

We've been catching up with our patients to find out how their treatment has been over the last months. This has been such a hard year for many of us, personally and professionally, and access to dental care has been affected in many ways by the pandemic. We'd really like to take this opportunity, therefore, to thank you for your understanding. We know that you have had to cope with cancellations and changes to our…

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SpaDental Tewkesbury reviews - thank you!

With the ups and downs of the last year, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our patients for your support and understanding. Your thoughtfulness is reflected in the considerate comments we've received in response to our request for feedback. We truly appreciate your kind thoughts. Thank you from all of us for your lovely reviews of SpaDental Tewkesbury. A selection of your reviews: "The service during the last few months has…

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SpaDental Whitchurch dentist "kind and gentle"

SpaDental Whitchurch dentist is accepting new private patients. A new patient testimonial After the closure of my local dentist in Whitchurch I telephoned Spa Dental who made me an appointment. Unfortunately I had an abscess on my tooth before my appointment date, for which I was given an emergency appointment.   I am a very nervous patient and it took a long time to build confidence with my old dentist , therefore my nerves were bad and I…

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Plymouth dentists "excellent care" and "professional service"

Kind words from our patients mean a lot to us. Thank you! We're very happy to read reviews that commend the  Plymouth team and the dentists "excellent care" and "professional service". Recent patient reviews commend our excellent care: "In safe and caring hands - Without exception the treatment I have received has been outstanding. From the reception staff through each of the individuals involved, their focus is on you and you're fully involved in any…

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Fantastic Saltash patient reviews - thank you!

We very much enjoyed reading the lovely Saltash patient reviews we've received in response to our recent request for feedback. On behalf of all the staff, thank you so much for your lovely comments. We sincerely appreciate your kind words, and will also use your recommendations in our planning. SpaDental considers your review comments carefully. We read them all, and use the information we gather to guide our practice so we can keep on improving…

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Thank you for SpaDental Chard patient reviews

A very appreciative thank you to our patients from the clinicians and staff at SpaDental Chard. It has been a pleasure reading your comments because if our patients are happy, then we're happy. Feedback about the team and treatment from SpaDental Chard reviews "Everyone in the practice is efficient, professional and knowledgeable." - HCG  "5 Star Dental Care - Being in the centre of Chard, [the SpaDental] surgery is easily accessible for most patients. The…

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