Quality dental care from a caring friendly practice

Blog

13 December 2013 Read more

CQC inspection

We are proud to let all our patients know that we passed out CQC inspection with flying colours. Amid all the renovations to the surgery earlier this year we would like to thank our patients for their lovely comments and patience during the visit. To read the report please visit http://www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-259858063

Read more
13 December 2013 Read more

Our new conservatory and waiting area!

Patients are loving our new conservatory and waiting area, with views of our lovely garden it is the     perfect place to sit and wait for appointments.

Read more
27 November 2013 Read more

Smile!

Maxine has just completed a course in dental digital photography so don’t be surprised if she asks to take before and after photos when you have treatment.

Read more
27 November 2013 Read more

Phasing out of amalgam (mercury) fillings.

A treaty was signed in Japan in October that included the world-wide phasing-down of dental amalgam. Dental amalgam contains mercury. The convention encourages the use of alternative materials such as composite (white) filling materials wherever possible. This is something we have being doing for some time.

Read more
27 November 2013 Read more

Rise in oral cancer linked to HPV virus.

Sadly there is an increasing number of young patients (aged 20-30) developing cancer in their mouth. This is thought to be linked to the HPV virus ( Human Papillo Virus) and is related to sexual habits. Treatment of oral cancer involves radical, often disfiguring, surgery. Long term survival rates are poor, regular dental examinations are essential even if a person has healthy teeth and gums to check the skin in the mouth for early signs of the disease.

Read more
01904 789 876