Spring-Easter 2018

Welcome to our Newsletter

We have included articles on a range of dental health topics and tips on looking after your teeth. We will also be keeping you up to date with news of the latest developments in dental care.

Also, if there are any changes at Wincanton Dental Practice, we will tell you about them here. Should you wish to discuss any of the issues raised in this newsletter, please contact us at any time.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Practice if you are not already a patient and are excited to be able to offer a variety of both Implant and Adult Orthodontic treatments. If you are interested in either of these treatments, please contact reception to book an initial consultation. Investing in either of these treatments, the fees start at £1500, and is dependent upon an individual case complexity

New Patients: If you have a friend or family member who would like to see either Charles Blanchard (below) or Julia Farmer, they are both able to take on new Private patients.

Charles works on a Wednesday 9-1 2-5.30 and a Friday 9-1 2-5 Charles will be seeing many of our existing NHS patients as well as building his own Private patient list.

Oral Health tips CHILDREN Weaning your baby off the bottle early can help them avoid developing dental problems. Parents should try and supervise your children’s tooth brushing until they are about 7 years old. Use a timer or brush a long to a song to ensure your children are brushing for the correct amount of time. Take your child to the dentist early, as soon as their teeth start to appear, this will help them get used to the sights, sounds and smells of a dental practice. Use disclosing tablets to show areas of your children’s mouth which may need better brushing. Brush your teeth last thing at night and at least one other time during the day with a fluoride toothpaste.

Oral Health tips ADULTS

Clean in between your teeth at least once a day using inter-dental brushes or floss. If you use mouthwash don’t use it directly after brushing as you rinse away the fluoride from your toothpaste. Quit smoking to help reduce the chances of tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and in more severe cases mouth cancer. Change your toothbrush every two to three months or sooner if it becomes worn as it will not clean the teeth properly.