News about Whitchurch (page 4)
Fun at your practice with the SpaDental Group
SpaDental always encourages you to bring your children along with you to the dentist, even if they don’t need to be treated. It can be fun! Fun in the clinic Getting small children used to visiting the dentist is a good idea. Children can be put off even by the noise and the smell of the…
Read more »Stoptober- October is the month to STOP SMOKING
Thinking of quitting? There’s never a ‘good time’ to stop smoking if you’re a smoker. So now is as good a time as any to give it up. If you want to stop smoking there’s a lot of support out there to help you on your way. Stoptober is the month to do it! Smoking…
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 »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 »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 »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…
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
Read more »Straight talking teeth
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…
Read more »Healthy mouth, healthy body
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…
Read more »How can I be sure my cosmetic treatment is safe?
How can you be sure your cosmetic treatment is ‘safe’? What questions should you ask before proceeding? Where will my treatment be completed? Your treatment will be completed at SpaDental Whitchurch in our Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered dental surgery. Our surgery meets the rigorous standards required for safe and effective treatment and is subject to…
Read more »Introducing our new dentist Vipul Jindal
Vipul Jindal joins the expanding SpaDental team as the principal dentist at the Whitchurch practice. Since graduating in 2006, Vipul has gained valuable experience working on complex dental cases in hospital units across the country. He has settled across the border in Cheshire and joins our general practice in north Shropshire. Vipul has continued to study extensively….
Read more »Coming soon a fresh new look to our website
Watch out for the launch of the new SpaDental website! We have taken on board your comments, and are working hard on a brand new easier to use website, designed especially for our patients, whether you are using your phone, tablet or computer. Our preparations started early in the New year, and are now increasing, with new…
Read more »Jessica Walklate joins the Whitchurch team as dental therapist
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…
Read more »How much is too much? Salt
Over half our kids are eating more salt that they should. Many everyday foods are not obviously salty, but they can contain high amounts of ‘hidden salt’. While we may add salt to our food during cooking or just before we eat it, about 75% of the salt we eat is already added to the food…
Read more »Kids devouring too much breakfast sugar warning
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…
Read more »Be Mouthaware: Mouth Cancer Risk Factors
New government alcohol guidelines for Men and Women
Dental Therapist / Hygienist opportunity at Whitchurch, Shropshire
SpaDental Whitchurch is looking for an enthusiastic Dental Therapist / Hygienist to join our growing team. We can offer an immediate start one day per week (with some flexibility on working hours) and the possibility of increasing the number of sessions provided. We are a well-established practice offering NHS, Private and Plan treatments. We would also consider an immediate…
Read more »Stoptober – Supporting smokers trying to quit
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…
Read more »Are you mouthaware?
Mouth Cancer Risk Factors
Tobacco 2 in 3 mouth cancer cases are linked to smoking Smokers are 3 x more likely to be diagnosed with mouth cancer Incidence of throat cancer are 7 times higher in smokers Ex-smokers reduce the risk by 1/3 – you can make a difference! Alcohol Drinking to excess is associated with 1/3 of mouth…
Read more »Mouth Cancer Action Month November 2015
Mouth Cancer Action Month is a charity campaign which aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer and make a difference by saving thousands of lives through early detection and prevention. Throughout November they will be aiming to get more mouth cancers diagnosed at an early stage by increasing education of the risk factors and signs…
Read more »NHS charges from 1st April 2015 announced
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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