Why not treat a loved one to the gift of better oral health this Christmas?
We currently have Oral B 1000 brushes in stock for the special price of £33.75.
Please call our reception team or pop in for yours today!
Wednesday 18 December 2013
Monday 2 December 2013
In the Christmas Spirit!
Wessington Way Dental Practice want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please click the link for your Christmas E-card:
Improvements at Wessington Way
There has been some major housekeeping going on at the practice in the last couple of months!
We have been very busy renewing all four of our dental chairs. They are state of the art and very comfy! We have also been renewing our computer systems to allow us to use the latest dental software.
These are the first of many changes we have planned at Wessington Way. You can look forward to a new look practice in 2014. Watch this space!
We have been very busy renewing all four of our dental chairs. They are state of the art and very comfy! We have also been renewing our computer systems to allow us to use the latest dental software.
These are the first of many changes we have planned at Wessington Way. You can look forward to a new look practice in 2014. Watch this space!
Team News
A big congratulations to our dental nurse, Naomi Iley, on passing the NVQ level 3 in Dental Nursing. Well done Naomi!
We would also like to welcome back our nurse, Karen Russell, who has been on maternity leave since giving birth to daughter, Lily.
We would also like to welcome back our nurse, Karen Russell, who has been on maternity leave since giving birth to daughter, Lily.
Christmas Shopping
Have you tried Practice Plan Perks yet? To help ease the financial strain of this time of year, make the most of your Wessington Way membership by taking advantage of the on-line savings website, Practice Plan Perks.
For those that have not already used the site, all you need is your Wessington Way patient reference number. This can be found on your membership card but don't worry if you don't have it, just give the reception team a call and they will be happy to help. Simply enter your number on the website and browse to your heart's content! There are currently offers available for John Lewis, Marks and Spencer and ASDA to name just a few.
If you have any questions about Practice Plan Perks, please do not hesitate to call or email us.
For those that have not already used the site, all you need is your Wessington Way patient reference number. This can be found on your membership card but don't worry if you don't have it, just give the reception team a call and they will be happy to help. Simply enter your number on the website and browse to your heart's content! There are currently offers available for John Lewis, Marks and Spencer and ASDA to name just a few.
If you have any questions about Practice Plan Perks, please do not hesitate to call or email us.
EROSION EXPLOSION!
When you attend for your dental health check, one of the things your dentist will check for is tooth damage caused by acid erosion. In the last few years, we have noticed a big increase in the number patients showing signs of acid wear. Please read below for advice on how to reduce your risk.
Acid wear of teeth and tooth hyper
sensitivity is not a rare occurrence in today’s society.
Erosion of teeth is associated with fresh
fruit, fruit drinks, smoothies, isotonic drinks, carbonated drinks, alcohol
consumption, fruit yoghurts and tea. Also stomach problems, leading to
heartburn, can cause tooth erosion.
Anything that reduces salivary flow can
also lead to an increased risk of acid erosion. This can be a problem for
smokers and patients on certain medications.
1.Decrease
the amount of acidic foods and drinks in your diet.
2.We do not
want to stop you eating healthy fruit therefore we advise a reduction in
frequency of meals and snacks. Try to have fruit based foods and drinks
all together rather than snacking throughout the day.
3.Drink
acidic/erosive drinks through a straw.
4.Stop
smoking.
5.Use fluoride
mouth rinses between brushing.
Treatments for erosion/hyper sensitivity are
available from ourselves. These can include:
Advice
to Reduce Dental Erosion
- 29% of
18-35 year olds in Europe have significant tooth wear.
- 2 in 5
young adults have tooth sensitivity.
In Order to Reduce Your
Risk of Erosion
- Sealing
teeth
- Fluoride
treatments
- Filling
in eroded cavities
- Desensitisers
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