SpaDental News
Why do we have two tooth fairy days?
It was a surprise to me to discover that there are two days a year to celebrate the tooth fairy! Today, and also August 22nd are both marked on calendars as tooth fairy days. I can remember getting a coin under my pillow to replace a tooth. And I still have quite a collection of…
Read more »Going the extra miles to support anxious patients
This weekend, our dental surgeon Lucy Smith clocked up around 700 miles to support anxious patients. She travelled from Plymouth up to Harrogate and back, to attend a course held for dentists who wish to offer IV sedation. Since she began working in SpaDental Plymouth last year, Lucy’s reputation has spread. New patients, are asking…
Read more »We can help anxious patients feel comfortable
Updated February 2020 Are you anxious about going to the dentist? Is someone you know so afraid of going to the dentist that they’d rather suffer in pain at home, than make an appointment with the nearest dental practice? Nervousness, anxiety, and fear are real emotions that people can experience when they have to have…
Read more »Can I change my smile?
There was a time when good teeth were a genetic gift. But nowadays good teeth are a gift you can give to yourself. If you ask, “Can I change my smile?” Our answer is, “Yes!” It may not be a simple process, there may be many steps, and you may not want to go the…
Read more »Meet Jo Roberts, trainee dental nurse
If you’ve been into our surgery lately, you’ll have seen a new face. Jo Roberts, trainee dental nurse, joined the practice in January, and is really enjoying the experience! We asked Jo, why she decided to become a dental nurse. Here’s what she said: “I’ve always wanted to work with people, as that’s what makes…
Read more »Plan for the future and turn back time
At this time of the year, we’re making plans for the future. So many big events take place in spring and summer, it’s a time we want to look our best. Yet planning a few changes to how we look is getting more complicated. There are so many new ways to turn back time! It…
Read more »Meet our dental nurse team leader – Sian Cowper
My name is Sian Cowper. And for me, dental nursing is more than a profession – it’s a way of life! So much of a nurse’s personality and enthusiasm goes into the job. As the dental nurse team leader here, I think it’s important everyone knows we love our work! I began my career working…
Read more »Not feeling quite right? We can trust our local pharmacy to help.
Our local pharmacy is here to help us to be well and stay well! If we need a prescription filled, or we’re wondering which over the counter medicine to buy, we go to our local pharmacy. But actually they are able to do a lot more to help us stay well. When we think about…
Read more »Automated checks of NHS fees punish the wrong people
Over the last ten years, using an automated system to reduce fee evasion, the number of NHS dental patients fined has increased enormously. Some NHS dental patients are eligible for free dental care. Others, as part of the NHS Low Income Scheme, are entitled to partial help with their fees. It is very important that…
Read more »Flouride in our water? Yes or no?
What is ‘fluoride’ and do we need fluoride in our water? When we talk about fluoride we are referring to the compound Sodium Fluoride (NaF), or another fluorine-containing salt. Sometimes fluoride in our water source occurs naturally. Some water boards add it. Fluoride is also a key ingredient in everyday tooth-care products, such as toothpaste….
Read more »Have the best fresh breath! Quick fixes and long term solutions!
It’s Valentine’s Day! Love it, hate it or ignore it, sometimes it’s not what we think that matters. Could be that it’s what someone else is thinking that makes the difference. Here are five simple ways to make a good impression: Spend some extra time on how you dress Pay attention to the person you’re…
Read more »“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 »Sarah Briggs – Trainee Dental Nurse
Sarah Briggs is training to be a dental nurse with the help of SpaDental Plymouth. Here’s what she told us about her career choices: “I changed my career to become a dental nurse,” says Sarah Briggs ‘After returning from working abroad as a professional dancer in 2014, I became a fitness instructor. I loved teaching…
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 »Remember World Cancer Day
Don’t forget! It can make a difference if we remember World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day is a day we should remember. It’s a day for taking action! So now you’ve remembered the importance of today, there are two things to do right away: Put yourself first: remember the checks you need to do? Take…
Read more »Charlotte Murie – Trainee Dental Nurse in Plymouth
Charlotte Murie explains: Why I want to become a Dental Nurse. ‘I am currently training to be a dental nurse at SpaDental Plymouth because I believe it’s important to help people understand the importance of looking after their teeth and gums. It is so valuable being involved in the day to day life of the surgery….
Read more »Where’s Stephen? We had to find out what he was up to!
Where is he? Look behind you! Surely that’s not Stephen? Our SpaDental team in Plymouth had a special reason for enjoying a night out to watch the panto Aladdin. Every year the Ugborough Dramatic Society in Devon puts on a pantomime. The Ugborough panto draws in crowds from near and far. So off we went. Well,…
Read more »It’s time to talk, because even a few words can make a difference
Take time to talk – time to reach out to a friend or colleague. The Time to Change campaign is led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. The focus of this special day is to help us all realise that just by being there to say a few words, we can support someone. We just…
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