SpaDental News (page 21)
Supporting future dentists – Tom Wardiell
Our dental therapist, Tom Wardiell, is back in school! Tom is lending a hand, using his experience to help others. He’s one of a team supporting future dentists. Tom has joined Plymouth University as a clinical advisor at the Dental Education Facility in Derriford. Tom is working alongside a team of qualified dentists, dental nurses and…
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 »Tooth Fairy gets a pay rise
That’s inflation for you The tooth fairy pays out on average £1.49 per tooth collected. That is a five percent rise on 2016. Children living in London get the most. This means that they receive about £1.88 per tooth. Those that live in the South West wake up to a lower payment of £1.18 under…
Read more »Future-proofing your baby’s teeth – it’s never too early!
As parents, especially new parents, we want the best for our children. We ask questions: When will my baby’s first tooth appear? Will it hurt? Should I use toothpaste? How much? Which brush is best? We ask for tips to help guide us to be better carers. Be reassured – there is no better person…
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 »Stephen Fletcher – master craftsman
Stephen Fletcher has been giving excellent dental care to his patients at SpaDental Plymouth for over ten years. He is particularly interested in restorative and aesthetic treatments. His aim is to maintain his patients’ dental health and improve their smile. Are you thinking of perfecting your smile with a cosmetic dental treatment? Or do you want to…
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 »Meet ‘Dental Buddy’
It is a frightening thought that in Primary Schools across the UK, about eight or nine children in each school class will have already developed tooth decay. That is rapidly approaching a quarter of a million children in every primary school year. That is around 3.3 million young people aged between 0-14 years of age….
Read more »SpaDental is counting down to our new look website
SpaDental is launching a new website with a brand new look and exciting new features. Whether you use a smartphone, tablet or computer, there are big differences. As well as improved navigation, there is more information and additional ways to stay in touch with your dental team. Designed to be quick and easy to use,…
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 »My lines have disappeared!
wanted to have the anti-wrinkle treatment because I felt the lines on my forehead were really visible and quite deep. I decided not to have any treatment around my eyes at this stage as I feel this is where my expression comes from. Since having the treatment, I can see the fine lines on my…
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 »Facial Rejuvenation Day Saturday 17th June SpaDental Plymouth
Enhance your natural beauty SpaDental Plymouth are holding a Facial Rejuvenation day on Saturday 17th June from 9am-4pm. Stephen Fletcher will be providing treatments including Wrinkle Relaxation Treatments, Dermal Fillers and Lip Augmentation. Dermal Fillers are non-surgical cosmetic treatment to plump up the skin and restore volume or fullness to the face. Lip Augmentation- this…
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 »Win a fabulous balloon flight with SpaDental Whitchurch
We are offering two lucky patients the chance of winning an amazing hot air balloon flight at the Oswestry Balloon Festival in August! The competition is open to all our patients and is so easy to enter. To be in the draw you must: 1. be aged 16 or over; 2. had a dental appointment…
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 »Join our Ledbury team as a Qualified Dental Nurse
Qualified Dental Nurse position available at SpaDental in Ledbury. We are a small private practice located in the town centre, looking for a GDC registered nurse. Immediate start available, 4.5 days per week (half day Thursday). Wages negotiable, dependent upon experience. Interested? Please send your CV to marrick@spadental.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.
Read more »New summer opening hours at Whitchurch
At SpaDental Whitchurch we listen to our patients, you wanted us to make it as easy and convenient as possible to visit us. So we now have a late evening on Monday and early morning on both Tuesday and Thursday. We are now open Monday: 9.00am – 6.00pm Tuesday: 8.00am – 5.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am –…
Read more »SpaDental Whitchurch Children’s days
Your children’s oral health is very important. As they get older they begin to develop the teeth that should last them a life time. Here at SpaDental Whitchurch, we are hosting ‘children’s days’ where we aim to make the visit to the dentist that bit more fun. There will be lots of information and advice…
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