tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54538536270650112522024-10-01T15:57:46.368+01:00BlogboroughLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-4981712001276955582016-08-24T12:45:00.000+01:002016-08-24T12:45:22.612+01:00
Temporary Closure for Scheduled Improvements
Longborough will
temporarily close from Tuesday 30 August – Friday 2 September
for scheduled building works. We will open as usual from Monday 5
September.
Our answerphone will be
manned each day so in
the event of an emergency please call 01306 882494 and
listen for instructions. We willLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-85944725469942426172016-08-16T12:07:00.000+01:002016-08-16T12:09:14.146+01:00Testimony
A Fabulous Testimony From One of Our Patients
This popped into my email this morning from one of our long term patients. How lovely!
"My family and I have been coming to Longborough Dental Practice for over 12 years. We continue to be so impressed with it. The excellent care given to us by the Patient Advisors, the professionalism of the the dental nurses (and their lovely happy Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-42603325430882539762016-08-15T10:58:00.000+01:002016-08-15T10:58:10.104+01:00
Meet the Team
Today we want to introduce to you Camilla - one of our fabulous hygienists.
Camilla joined Longborough in the summer of 2015 and very quickly became part of the team.
Camilla trained at King's College Hospital as a Hygienist Therapist which means she has a broader scope of practice than a traditional hygienist.Her calm professional approach to her work combined Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-10437661198278097712016-08-11T15:45:00.000+01:002016-08-11T15:45:40.049+01:00
Meet The Team
We are going to run a series of blogs to let you get to know our team here at Longborough.
For our first team member we thought we's start with our youngest, Dental Nurse trainee, Sabine. Who also wrote our last blog in July.
Sabine or Bini as she is known to us, joined us in June 2015 as a trainee dental nurse. She is attending college in Haywards Heath studying for her Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-46462856878315348052016-07-18T15:53:00.001+01:002016-07-18T16:46:22.767+01:00Are you the left or right hand side? A blog post written by our student dental nurse Sabine.
Are you on the left hand side or the right hand side?
Left hand
side:
This isn’t
just staining.. This is gum disease.
Right hand
side:
This isn’t a
Hollywood smile.. This is a healthy smile.
Top 10 most common mistakes we make when
looking in our mouth.
I
have no pain so I do not need to see a dentist..
Oral
cancer can be pain free. Chronic infection canLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-81261906946155162012016-07-11T14:38:00.001+01:002016-07-11T14:39:45.571+01:00Teeth Whitening Summer Special
In addition to tooth decay, tartar and fillings, smoking and drinking tea, coffee or alcohol are all reasons Why teeth can discolour. So for summer, Longborough Dental are reducing the price on teeth whitening treatments to help brighten your smile.
For a limited period only we are offering £50 off our 'In-house Whitening' treatment and £30 off our 'Home Whitening' treatment.
Just Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-92193852655112072802016-06-29T17:21:00.002+01:002016-07-01T09:37:27.479+01:00Here's a wonderful testimonial we received last week
This wonderful testimonial we received from a patient last week is about treatment received from William Scott our endodontist (who carries out our root treatments here at Longborough) and his lovely nurse Michelle.
"At the age of 68 I’m ashamed to
admit my fears of dental treatment led me to neglect my teeth for many years.
Recognising I need my teeth for at least another 15 years (!) has Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-11580589899150822252014-09-04T15:36:00.000+01:002014-09-25T15:44:04.333+01:00Cosmetic Dentistry and Teeth Whitening
If staining and discolouration of your teeth are draining your self confidence when it comes to smiling, cosmetic dentistry can give your smile a boost. Teeth whitening can remove much of the day-to-day staining acquired from coffee, tea, wine and smoking.
This can be done quickly and without discomfort. In one study, results showed that the darker the teeth, the greater the whitening effect.Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-4814087399867228592014-07-07T11:43:00.000+01:002015-09-18T09:09:39.299+01:00We are now a Certified Clinic for the Megagen Implant SystemWe have been placing implants at Longborough since 2007 with great results and we are delighted to announce that we are now a Certified Clinic for the Megagen Implant System, one of the best Dental Implant systems on the market.
Having explored the implant options that are
available we have chosen AnyRidge from Megagen to ensure we can provide
our patients with the very best outcome.
Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-9611055610175504492014-06-24T14:48:00.000+01:002014-06-24T14:48:32.111+01:00The UltraDEX, performance, oral care rangeLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-72362563669815819832014-06-16T13:59:00.000+01:002014-06-24T14:34:10.442+01:00First impressions count We are fast approaching the final phase of our reception makeover. Our new reception area will give our patients better access to our reception team in a modern, calm environment. When the reception makeover is complete we will be launching the UltraDEX, performance, oral care range. Developed, used and recommended by dental care professionals and backed by extensive scientific research theLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-53360605695943241232014-03-19T16:57:00.000+00:002014-03-28T18:02:35.789+00:00Cosmetic dentistry and implants can keep you smiling
The team at Longborough Dental Practice are committed to helping their patients retain their own teeth and can offer a wide range of preventative and restorative treatments to help keep everyone smiling. People want to keep fitter for longer and retain a ‘youthful’ appearance and a healthy mouth will help contribute to this. There is now a well established link between periodontal disease (gumLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-34863573289450366932014-02-18T10:20:00.001+00:002014-02-18T14:37:54.859+00:00Visit our hygienist on a Saturday at Longborough
If you work from 9-5 during the week it can be difficult to schedule a visit to the hygienist. But this need no longer be a problem! Longborough now offers the convenience of Saturday dental hygiene appointments.Our hygienist Janet is operating a Saturday clinic at Longborough and it is proving very popular with our busy commuting patients. Take advantage of convenient appointments and anotherLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-74059676492637717862014-02-06T14:56:00.002+00:002014-02-06T14:58:01.268+00:00Be Positive about Healthy Teeth and Gums
In the midst of all this horrible weather I thought I’d give you something else to think about; a check list that will give you a positive attitude to healthy teeth and gums.And being positive can actually help you to achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums! So learn our 8 point list and get your mind focused on doing everything needed to improve your oral health.If you follow the Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-55308536702717219462013-12-06T15:00:00.001+00:002013-12-06T15:07:15.236+00:00Five ways to help reduce teeth staining
Food and drink can stain your teeth. Sadly, some well-loved favourites top the list: coffee, tea, red wine, grape or cranberry juice, blueberries, soy sauce, tomato sauce and more.
No need to panic! You don’t have to avoid these foods altogether but it is a good idea to brush or rinse your mouth thoroughly after enjoying them. Here are some tips:
Drink through a strawWhen you drink Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-12538056529542097122013-11-11T14:17:00.000+00:002013-11-11T14:20:38.000+00:00Janet’s advice on brushing your teeth
A toothbrush is used to remove bacteria (plaque) from our mouths, to maintain a healthy dentition. It is important to keep our teeth free from decay and also to keep the supporting tissue (gums) healthy. Our gums should create a tight collar around our teeth to help keep our teeth firm. Teeth can be lost because of gum disease and unfortunately, in my role as a Dental Hygienist, I see Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-51751258847470230842013-11-07T15:45:00.003+00:002013-11-07T15:49:05.973+00:00How to brush your teeth in SpaceP { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; }A:link { }
Have you ever wondered how oral hygiene takes place in space?
Well, wonder no more! Check out this video where Canadian astronaut
Chris Hadfield explains how to brush your teeth in space: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU9kffoAQ8U
So there you have it. Your basic toothbrush and toothpaste can serve you just as well off the planet as Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-78364364571067773632013-10-24T19:02:00.003+01:002013-10-24T19:12:07.657+01:00Another glowing testimonial!
We just received this wonderful testimonial to our endodontist, William Scott. Furthermore this patient has offered to talk to any patients nervous about RCT and tell them how wonderful William is. When all the injections wore off she didn't feel a thing and couldn't even tell where the injections had been! "I recently had root canal treatment for one of my teeth which was performed by Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-18511241713468572902013-09-12T15:04:00.000+01:002013-09-13T10:05:54.789+01:00A lovely email from a patientThank you very much to the patient who took the time to write this wonderful email and send it to us:
I just wanted to put on record how impressed I was with the service I received to date from Asad and his team.
If I am honest, I have never been a fan of going to the dentist which probably explains the state of my teeth! That
said, whilst I don’t look forward to it, I do find the process Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-26448382505190144892013-09-04T12:30:00.000+01:002013-09-12T15:04:56.471+01:00Root Canal Treatment: myths and misconceptions
Mr William Scott BDS MSc MClinDent
Almost every patient referred to me for root canal treatment has a friend/friends who told the most terribly tales (and were happy to tell them) of spine tingly, horrible, root canal experiences. It is time to lay to rest the misunderstandings, misconceptions, and myths surrounding endodontic (root canal) treatment once and for all.1. ‘Root Canal Treatment Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-90697577827805731972013-06-26T18:53:00.000+01:002013-06-26T18:53:43.546+01:00CPR trainingLast week the Longborough Dental Team carried out their basic life support and CPR training. This is an annual event which ensures that the team’s skills and knowledge are up to date with current guidelines. We regularly review our protocols and systems so we are prepared in the event that one of our patients (or team) should become unwell. It is a really important date in everyone’s diary.
BackLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-3871448764128196302013-04-03T11:00:00.001+01:002013-04-03T11:07:26.288+01:00Hidden Sugars In Food
You expect chocolate Easter Eggs, cakes and biscuits to be packed with sugar, but what about bread, baked beans, breakfast bars and smoothies? It’s a bit of a shock to find that many of these and other "safe" foods often contain hidden sugars. And here’s how to spot these sugars in your everyday foods. Packaged foods are loaded with sugar
Most added sugars in our diet come from regular (Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-5379343042394408102013-02-15T15:34:00.001+00:002013-02-15T20:00:24.737+00:00Thank you for the lovely testimonials
We recently reviewed the patient surveys that we did last year and we were very pleased with all the positive feedback. Patients fill in our survey forms anonymously so we don't know who said all these nice things about us. Here are some of comments that we received:
'I have been attending the practice for 40+ years and have always found it excellent.’
‘I am very pleased and Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-85570884440146910212013-01-31T11:03:00.000+00:002013-01-31T11:06:25.932+00:007 things you didn’t know about Teeth Whitening
1 WHITENING IS SAFEIf carried out by a trained dental professional, whitening is perfectly safe. Based on their knowledge of your oral health your dentist will discuss with you the options available, decide if tooth whitening is appropriate for you and develop an overall treatment plant that gives the desired effect.
2 ONLY A TRAINED DENTAL PROFESSIONAL CAN WHITEN TEETHIt is illegal for Longborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453853627065011252.post-88105483793122363842013-01-21T13:11:00.000+00:002013-01-22T15:34:50.000+00:00Emergency appointments for pain relief
At Longborough we listen to our patients views on the service we provide. Our patient surveys ask patients to anonymously fill in a form and give us feedback on their experiences at the practice. We also invite our patients to add any further comments they might like to add because we want to know what we are doing right and where we need to improve.
Last year, in a survey of 100 patients, weLongborough Dental Practicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849364029589237055noreply@blogger.com