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Protect against viruses at this time of year
Please read our updated information on coronavirus by clicking on this link. Because your general health matters to us, as well as your oral health, we’re taking this opportunity to share advice from Public Health England to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and other viruses. There are simple preventive steps we can all take…
Read more »Kindness and respect for all dental patients.
We know that it’s not only the skill and effectiveness of the dental treatment you receive that matters. We believe the personal care you receive when you visit the dentist is equally important. Kindness and respect for all dental patients makes a very important difference to your visit. Haven’t been to a dentist for ages?…
Read more »Good hygiene can delay antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic awareness reminds both healthcare professionals and patients why the use of antibiotics needs careful monitoring. Healthcare professionals are increasingly concerned about antibiotic resistance. The more bacteria become resistant to antibiotics the harder it is to treat infections and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. “Since their discovery, antibiotics have served as the cornerstone of…
Read more »Keeping healthy for longer with NHS care
People dreamed of living longer, and now that’s a reality. But what we need to do to enjoy our increased life span is to live in good health. As we are living longer, we need to be keeping healthy for longer – not just with NHS care, but with the care we invest in our…
Read more »5 best dental habits to develop during 2019
Wishing you all the best for 2019! Resolutions are only made to be broken. Every new year article will tell us pretty much that. It’s sustainability that really makes a difference. So the best thing to do, is to decide which life-style changes we can make, work on and improve, then keep up throughout the…
Read more »Take action against mouth cancer this month.
For your own health, and the health of people close to you, SpaDental asks you to take action against mouth cancer. Some facts from the Oral Health Foundation: over 8,000 new mouth cancer diagnoses in the UK last year 49% increase in mouth cancer cases over ten years last year nearly 2,800 people died from…
Read more »Check for changes. Be ‘mouth aware’ throughout the year.
Mouth Cancer Awareness is not restricted to November. At SpaDental we are mouth aware every month of the year. Our dental professionals encourage patients to make regular dental appointments. That’s because we believe preventive dental care is the best way to look after your teeth. Moreover, it means that an expert is looking in your…
Read more »Educate for life – exercise and food choice matter.
School meals are still a hot topic. School meals have changed for the better. Media focus on the benefits of a good school meal means that the standard of school dinners is definitely much better now than it used to be. Nowadays, schools are serving meals that are not only tasty but healthy too. As…
Read more »Mouth Cancer can happen to anyone
Increasing mouth cancer awareness throughout the month of November. Be mouth cancer aware – take action Make an appointment today Be mouth cancer aware. Statistics show that Mouth Cancer is increasing in the UK. Last year dentists recorded over 7,800 people diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK alone. Mouth cancer is a devastating disease. Mouth cancer…
Read more »Children’s Dental Health Coordinators go back to school.
Our Children’s Dental Health Coordinators go back to school! Mrs and Mrs are having interactive educational talks with primary school children in the Plymouth area. They are proving very popular, especially with the help of Henry, our lovable Brushasorous! What do we do? The talented duo visit schools on an arranged time and day to deliver…
Read more »Mouth Cancer Action: make a dental appointment today.
Cancer is one of the toughest challenges we will ever face, whether we are facing it ourselves, or supporting a loved one. We need to be proactive to prevent – take mouth cancer action. Diagnoses have increased by more than 40% in the last ten years. Mouth cancer needs more recognition. It’s important to know the signs….
Read more »Home baked cakes are better for teeth.
Love it or hate it, The Great British Bake Off could be doing our health a favour. That’s because home baked is better for teeth. In fact, the ever rising popularity of food shows could be a great benefit to our well-being in many ways. That is, if we spend some time in the kitchen,…
Read more »Every Mind Matters on World Mental Health day.
Today the NHS launches a focus campaign Every Mind Matters, because “there is only One You!” The new initiative is launched today, 10th October, on World Mental Health Day. The aim is to help people maintain good mental health. We’re often told we need to look after our physical health – eat better, exercise and…
Read more »Is walking to school dangerous?
How did your child get to and from school today? Chances are it was by either car or bus. There was a time when most children either walked to school, or cycled. Now fewer than half of our children walk to school. Living Streets is one of the action groups that wants to reverse the…
Read more »Protect tooth enamel – 10 tips.
Protect tooth enamel from the grind of everyday life. The gradual wearing away of our teeth throughout our lives is a reality. Follow ten simple tips to have better teeth forever! If we think of our teeth as cliffs, standing up to the relentless beat of waves, we can understand that the harder they are,…
Read more »Schools fitness week is back.
When Joe Wicks (aka The Body Coach) asked us to spread the word, how could we say no? We want kids who are fit in body, mind and mouth! So here’s the news: Schools Fitness Week is back! Schools fitness week encourages kids to have fun exercising! Joe Wicks is streaming a live workout on his…
Read more »Reducing the risk of mouth cancer.
Updated August 2019 When you attend a dental appointment, your dentist will routinely check the soft tissue of your lips, mouth, tongue and gums to see if there are any lesions or lumps. If there is something that needs further investigation, then your dentist will refer you. It’s worth being aware though of risk factors….
Read more »The back to school packed lunch challenge
After the sunniest of summer holidays, it’s nearly September, and the school packed lunch challenge begins again! Day after day, throughout the school term, it’s hard to keep getting meals ready. It isn’t easy making something the children like, that fills them up, and is healthy too! Why do some families opt for school packed…
Read more »Increasing number of children have type 2 diabetes.
Update: In 2019, 1/11 people are diabetic worldwide because type 2 diabetes is increasing. What is type 2 diabetes? In the past, type 2 diabetes was a condition that adults got. A problem that developed with age; a problem often associated with weight gain and even called “adult-onset diabetes”. But times are changing. Type 2…
Read more »Government action plan targeting childhood obesity.
“The rise in severe obesity and widening health inequalities highlight why bold measures are needed to tackle this threat to our children’s health.”The chief nutritionist at Public Health England (PHE). Earlier this year, we saw the introduction of the “sugar tax”, tackling sugary drinks with the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL). This was followed in June…
Read more »What’s the best drink for healthy teeth?
Feeling the summer heat? Need a little something to rehydrate? What is the best thing to drink for healthy teeth? Let’s look at what causes unhealthy teeth first. We’ve heard a lot about sugar in drinks, and the sugar tax. But it’s also important to think about the acid-alkaline balance in what we drink too….
Read more »Little people deserve great dental care – Whitchurch
At SpaDental Whitchurch we believe that little people deserve great dental care. Therefore, Hannah and Jo are reaching out to our local community to make sure it happens! It’s all about clean teeth! Last week (dental nurse and practice manager) and (dental nurse trainee) had a fabulous visit to Little Bears Day Care. They chatted…
Read more »Let’s talk about diabetes and oral health.
This week is a good time to talk about diabetes. Diabetes UK says: “Talking about diabetes can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be.” They invite you to share your stories, top tips, and offer support to other people living with a diagnosis of diabetes. More than ever. In England alone, according to figures…
Read more »Healthy children become healthy adults.
Both SpaDental Plymouth and SpaDental Whitchurch have hosted Children’s Days this week. We aim to nurture dentally healthy children. Yet it’s a time when, once again, there’s been a lot about children’s health in the news. The focus? The number of children who are overweight and obese. As dentists, we’re concerned because unhealthy eating habits…
Read more »Dementia Action Week 2018 – our thought, our support, makes a difference.
The Alzheimer’s Society is asking us to: “Take an action and stand united with people affected by dementia.” Dementia Action Week 2018 begins today. What action can I take? The week focuses on seven key actions that people with dementia would appreciate. They ask: Talk to me. Be patient. Invite me out. Make time to…
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