NHS Charges April 2013
On the 1st April 2013 it has been announced that the NHS dental charges will change as follows The dental charge payable for a band one course of treatment will increase by 50p from £17.50 to £18. This covers an examination, diagnosis (e.g. x-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, and a scale [...]
read moreOral Cancer Rising
Dentists urged to probe patients’ personal lives in battle to curb oral cancer Independent Article – read here As part of your routine examination your dentist at Birchwood Dental Practice will fully examine your mouth for signs of oral cancer and discuss any risk factors you may have such as smoking or drinking excessively. Your [...]
read moreNational Bruxism Week
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) affects over 6 million people in the UK alone. Signs of Bruxism can also be spotted by aching muscles, limited opening of the mouth migraines and persistent headaches, and Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, recommends a visit to the dentist if you come across any of [...]
read moreNeed Ibuprofen for toothache? Be careful if it’s Nurofen
NHS choices reports: Many newspapers have reported today that some packets of Nurofen Plus have been found to contain the wrong medicine. A warning has been issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). It is advising people to be extra vigilant if taking Nurofen Plus pain relief tablets. To find out more visit [...]
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