Bowdlers House Dental Practice

06/04/2022

Just to let our patients know, Julia has now returned to work and has availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! If you would like a hygienist appointment then get in touch! We also have Katie on a Tuesday and Friday and Lorraine with some Saturday availability.

16/03/2022

We have hygienist appointments available on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and some Saturdays! If you would like to book please contact us on 01743 270170!

05/01/2022

If you would like a hygienist appointment then please contact the practice to get booked in, we now have two hygienists working on a variety of days with availability. We offer direct access so if you would like a clean and you are not a patient here then you are welcome to book in!

30/12/2021

The team at Bowdlers House would like to wish all our patients a Happy New Year!

29/11/2021

Want sparkly white teeth for Christmas?!
Would love to treat a loved one?!
We are delighted to be able to offer a new chairside whitening system alongside a home whitening kit.
Currently on offer at £499 , usually £600.
Please contact the practice for more information.
Gift vouchers available.

16/06/2021

SUMMER WHITENING OFFER!!
Our whitening system is now £249 for ONE MONTH ONLY!
*usually £299!!!
Gift box complete with whitening trays and 4x 3ml syringes
Transform your smile and feel fantastic for the summer!
Consultation required included in the price!

05/01/2021

Following the recent government announcement we can confirm that our practice will remain open as usual. All dental appointments will be going ahead as normal however hygienist appointments are suspended until further notice.

We also understand that some may wish to amend or delay their appointments, if this is the case please do not hesitate to contact the practice on 01743 270170 and a member of our team will happily arrange that.

Dentistry is an essential healthcare service. It is a priority for the NHS. Patients are entitled to travel for medical appointments, including dental.
Please rest assured we are constantly ensuring we comply with the latest government /NHS guidelines on the provision of dental services in order to keep patients and staff safe.

As before please call the practice at the time of your appointment and a member of staff will let you into the building ensuring you wear a face covering whilst inside.

Please do not arrive at the practice unannounced.

Thank you for your continuing support and patience during these difficult and challenging times.

01/06/2020

Following government guidelines we are phasing reopening of the practice from 8th June. We have many protocols that we have to follow so please be considerate of the fact that we have very little time to prepare.

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our patients back, however as the risks of spreading Covid-19 are still high we have made the decision to phase the opening in stages and will still be triaging our patients. This is to make sure that we do not have too many patients in the practice at one time, ensuring the safety of both our staff and patients.

We hope to return to a normal working day as soon as safely possible however treatments will be limited in the first instance.

Please bare with us whilst we work together to ensure a safe return to work.

Stay safe from the team at Bowdlers House Dental Practice!

11/05/2020

What to use to clean between teeth:

There are loads of options. There's never going to be a 'one size fits all' for this. Different items clean different space shapes.

Floss can get between the contacts of teeth (the bits that are really tight close together). If floss won't go through, try DENTAL TAPE. It's basically the same as floss, and used the same, but instead of being woven threads, it's one piece of material (like really small PTFE tape, google it, it's great) so it doesn't fray - excellent for tight areas between teeth. Flossing demo in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Interdental brushes are small, but they won't get between teeth unless there's an actual visible gap. DON'T FORCE THEM THROUGH THE TIGHT CONTACT AREAS. They're to be inserted at the gumline, and that means they only clean the gumline. However they do this very well, because the bristles fill that whole space where the gum triangles are.

If you still can't get in between the teeth, a Tepe Easypick is good, because it's tapered. Use it the same as an interdental brush, but push it in at the gumline until it fits tight, then you know its cleaning the whole triangle space between teeth at the gum level. Easypick demo in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

If this still doesn't work, you can try something called an Airflosser or Waterpik - they shoot water between teeth to push out any debris. Not as effective as what is mentioned already, but better than no interdental cleaning.

PLEASE NOTE - mouthwash is not on this list. Don't rely on mouthwash to clean properly between your teeth.

So if what you're using isn't fitting, check you're using it properly, and for the right areas, and if you are, then it's all down to practice!

07/05/2020

Some great advice to keep children’s teeth healthy and clean from Dr Ranj!
Keep safe and keep brushing 🦷

A two minute guide to healthy teeth for children aged between 3 and 6 with Dr Ranj Singh as presenter and Gemma Oaten as the voice of his sidekick Supertooth...

07/05/2020

05/05/2020

DIET - written by a dentist

Your diet is the overall name for the food and drink you have. It's the bigger picture, not just the meals or snacks. We need to eat and drink to survive, but cooking and baking are also a skills, going out for meals or even the work staff room at lunch is a chance to socialise. Our diet means a lot to us.

As I explained before, how frequently we eat is linked to the likelihood of tooth decay, and with a high sugar intake this is even more likely.

BUT, we are in a pandemic.

Shopping is weird, you will probably forget items from your list round the one way system at the shop, you're already stressed, you're spending more time in the house than you usually would, OR you're still working in this strange new time which is also crazily stressful.

Maybe just take the pressure off right now? Lifestyle changes are difficult, and I've already asked you to think about how well you're brushing.

We know that your brushing routine is the MOST effective way of reducing tooth decay and gum disease. So how about we sort that out? (there's room for improvement in everyone, I promise). That's not to say that food doesn't matter, because it does. Just focus on what you can change at the moment, don't stress about what you can't.

Don't worry about snacking, don't worry about that Easter egg, it's all part of the bigger picture.

I will be talking more about nutrition because there are links with dental health. However I am also a huge believer of signposting people to better sources of information where I can. So if you're going to follow anyone new today, make it . Registered nutritionist (that bit is important) and a reliable source of information.

Keep brushing, remember to fuel yourself, and keep staying at home please.

P. S. This caption would be just as valid with a photo of some chocolate but I've eaten it, so you'll have to deal with some funky veg colours.