News about Dental Hygienist
Promoting Gum Health Day for beautiful smiles.
Gum Health Day, and is promoted by the EFP (the European Federation of Periodontology). This year the slogan is “Gums rock! Keep them safe!” The aim of promoting treatment for gum health is to improve general health as well as helping us to keep a beautiful, natural smile. Gum disease is linked with some major…
Read more »Why does my hygienist recommend hand scaling?
A regular visit to see the dental hygienist often uses high speed tools and water to shift plaque. Sometimes, however, your dentist or hygienist may recommend hand scaling as an alternative. Although this method may take a little longer and seem more old-fashioned, it is effective. What is scaling? As part of our oral care…
Read more »I know flossing helps. How can I do it well?
We know that flossing helps to maintain a healthy mouth, but some of us worry we may do it wrong, or we’re just not certain we’re getting it right. There’s no-one better than a dental therapist or hygienist to offer a few tips to help us get daily flossing right! Time spent flossing keeps helps…
Read more »Five core fitness tips for dental health – it’s worth it
Investing in our long-term health is definitely worthwhile. There are great personal gains from maintaining dental fitness. Fit teeth help us to look good and feel healthy, they save us money on treatment too. The good news is that it takes less time than honing our abs. Moreover, joining an ‘essentials’ dental plan with your…
Read more »Dental care and sensory processing – a patient’s story
Fortunately, most children feel comfortable about going to the dentist. With modern dentistry focusing on preventive care and a good range of effective fluoride products available, most children don’t suffer dental pain and have healthy teeth. Some children, however, find it hard to accept dental care. Sensory processing difficulties make the experience overwhelming. “Hygienist Appointment…
Read more »Remembering our colleague and friend, Nicki Cousins
We share with you sad news As many of you know, our colleague and friend, dental hygienist Nicki Cousins, was diagnosed with cancer last year. We are deeply sorry to have to share with you the sad news of her passing. Nicki worked with SpaDental Chard (formerly Springside Dental Practice) for 28 years. As Nicki…
Read more »Plymouth patient reviews and suggestions – thank you!
SpaDental Plymouth sincerely thanks everyone who responds to our request to review the practice. We love reading all your positive comments. That said, we also take on board the suggestions you make. Because we take Plymouth patient reviews seriously, we read them carefully to see if anyone is less than satisfied with their experience and…
Read more »Dental Therapist/Hygienist required – SpaDental Tewkesbury
SpaDental Tewkesbury is seeking applications for the role of either Dental Therapist or Dental Hygienist. Please send your CV for immediate consideration. SpaDental Tewkesbury has an opening for a dental therapist or hygienist. Formerly known as the High Street Dental Practice, SpaDental Tewkesbury is a private practice with a well-established patient base. This is an excellent…
Read more »Fresh breath clinches deals – it’s a fact.
Whether it’s a “Yes” to a second date, or a “Yes” to a huge business deal, it’s more likely to happen for you if you have good oral hygiene. It’s true. Fresh breath clinches deals. Having a great oral hygiene routine really can turn you into a winner. A healthy smile helps the wearer appear:…
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 »More Plymouth patient appreciation for SpaDental – thank you!
Since we piloted the online feedback form for Plymouth patient appreciation or dissatisfaction with our practice, we’ve had over 300 responses. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your views. Our review rating of 4.7 stars (out of 5) highlights Plymouth patient appreciation for the work we do. We’re smiling with pride,…
Read more »Get full disclosure of gum disease dangers.
We’ve all heard about plaque, and know we don’t want it. Read on for full disclosure of gum disease dangers that threaten both our oral health and our general health. What are the recognised dangers of plaque build up? tooth decay periodontitis tooth loss heart disease diabetes stroke rheumatoid arthritis What is dental plaque? It’s…
Read more »Q: What will make me look and feel better?
Do you wonder what you can do to look and feel better? Which of these would you say ‘Yes!’ to? A. a mani/pedi B. an hour or so at the gym C. a great evening out with friends D. a week’s holiday in the sun E. a trip to the dentist Probably not many people would…
Read more »It’s Friday! How to get a second date
The bad news? With bad breath, chances are tonight will be the first and last date We all have bad breath at some time or another, especially first thing in the morning, but for some of us it’s more of a persistent problem. Unfortunately, it’s not the sort of thing our friends will tell us…
Read more »Why is sugar so bad? Here are some not-so-sweet facts
Is it just a passing fad, this media focus on sugar? Or is our love affair with sugar something we should have moved on from years ago? Is sugar so bad? For years plenty of saccharine song lyrics have added to the myth that sugar’s something good. But Maroon 5 have got it right: a…
Read more »The right interdental brush – which size do I use?
Updated November 2019 There’s so much choice! Which is the right interdental brush for me? There’s no set answer to that question, as everyone needs different brushes. Our teeth are as individual as we are! Moreover, we all need a few brushes, as one size doesn’t fit all! It’s those gaps between the teeth, where…
Read more »Happy New Year and Happy Smiles Every Day!
All of us at SpaDental wish you the very best for 2018! We hope that you’ll have lots of happy smiles every day throughout the year! Ten snippets of smile-related trivia to make your lips twitch:) or your eyes lift ^_^ a genuine smile can’t be faked (but it’s worth putting one on anyway –…
Read more »Hygienist visit a ‘pleasant ordeal’!
A hygienist visit a pleasant ordeal? Our patient says it can be! OMG! 1st time in years I’ve been to a hygienist and it was actually pleasant ordeal. I had Zoe do mine today with her lovely assistant. I have never had someone so gentle and careful and yet going that extra mile caring for…
Read more »