12th May 2019 was gum health day to highlight the importance of gum health and how it affects self-confidence and wellbeing to the public. In support of this let’s look at 8 facts about gum disease: 1. Bleeding gums are not normal – if you have this you should see
Author: Katie EspositoWhat is a Dental Therapist? Most of you have probably noticed the new face at Boldmere. I’m Maddy, a Dental Therapist I have just moved to the area from Leeds. I qualified from the University of Manchester in 2014, graduating with an honours BSc in Oral health Science. I really love
Author: Katie EspositoWe had been invited to the preschool class to talk about being a dentist as part of their series on different occupations. Thirty-two children were asked if they had visited the dentist in the past and we discussed their experiences. Using a power point presentation we showed them a few
Author: Katie EspositoIn just over a week some of the team are running the Simply Health Great Birmingham 10km. We are raising money for The Cinnamon Trust. The Cinnamon Trust is a charity that take bereaved p ets who have lost their owners and looks after them in ‘homelike’ environments, they will take
Author: Katie EspositoToday, 20th March, we are celebrating World Oral Health Day. It is celebrated every year on 20th March and is the largest global oral health campaign. The aim of World Oral Health Day is to spread the message to adults and children about the importance of maintaining good oral health
Author: Katie EspositoMarch 14th 2018 is No Smoking Day Today is No Smoking Day, so it’s an ideal time for a reminder of the impact smoking has on your health and an opportunity to kickstart giving up! Smoking can cause a range of serious illnesses such as lung cancer, heart disease, strokes and
Author: Katie EspositoTeam News Meet Elizabeth We would like to introduce to you our lovely new dentist Elizabeth Tyler who has joined our team of dentists alongside Liam and Kav. It is never easy finding a dentist who has the same philosophy as us but we are lucky to have found both
Author: Katie EspositoIt’s Mouth Cancer Action Month this month so we thought we would use our latest blog to make sure you know what signs and symptoms to look out for. Our dentists will check for signs of mouth cancer at every examination but it’s important that you know how to check
Author: Katie EspositoI have had a great weekend. I’ve just finished a 3 day course on bone grafting and sinus augmentation run by Dr Koray Feran and Professor Cemal Ucer at the Implant Centres of Excellence in Manchester. This helped me to develop my skills to treat more complex cases and challenge
Author: Katie EspositoCare Quality Commission Last month the Care Quality Commission, known as the CQC, came to inspect us. We have now received the report of the inspection and we are pleased to say we passed. The CQC regulates health and social care in England and Wales. They make sure that the
Author: Katie Esposito
Some people are concerned with the facial ageing process with common concerns being wrinkling as well as a loss of structure and volume from their face.
There are many ways to repair teeth but the most commonly used techniques are fillings and crowns. There are also different materials that can be used such as metallic, resin and ceramic based materials.
Our dental hygiene service forms an essential part of our practice ethos as we aim to prevent dental decay and gum disease. Our highly skilled dental hygienists have been successfully cleaning and maintaining healthy mouths for many years.
If you have a broken tooth or are suffering from toothache our team will work extremely hard on your behalf to prioritise your emergency.
For some having missing teeth can be an aesthetic concern affecting confidence. For others it can be a functional problem as it can impact upon your ability to chew your favourite foods.
The Enlighten whitening system that we use is specifically designed to brighten and rejuvenate your smile. We have been using this system for many years as the results are exceptional.
If you would like to straighten your teeth for a natural and beautiful smile then orthodontic treatment may be for you. Our orthodontic journey is aimed to bring you a smile that you are proud of.
If you lack confidence in the appearance of your teeth than a smile maker may be the solution. Smile makeovers involve a combination of treatments such as teeth whitening, white fillings, veneers, crowns, braces and dental implants.
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How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus:
• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• always wash your hands when you get home or into work
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
• try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
• do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
POLITE CUSTOMER NOTICE:
Based on NHS advice, due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus and the proximity in which we work with patients, can we please ask all patients attending the practice to use the hand sanitiser gel provided.
If you have travelled to any of the affected countries (listed below), could we please ask that you re-schedule your appointment after 2 weeks of arriving back in the UK.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Patient safety is our priority and we are taking these measures to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.
Thank you for your co-operation.
• Cambodia
• China
• Hong Kong
• Iran
• Italy – only northern Italy (anywhere north of Pisa, Florence and Rimini)
• Japan
• Laos
• Macau
• Malaysia
• Myanmar (Burma)
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Tenerife – only the H10 Costa Adeje Palace Hotel
• Thailand
• Vietnam
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And another one:
What do athletes wear on Leap Day? Jumpsuits.
Sorry - couldn't resist a leapyear joke:
What do surgeons perform on Leap Day?
Hop-erations
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