My name is Vicki and I am the Practice Manager at Thackeray Dental Care. My lockdown started later than some as we at Thackeray’s dental tried our best to stay open amongst the uncertainty with a skeleton team x 2 should 1 get ill and...
What skills do facial aesthetic practitioners require? Dentists/Hygienists undergo years of training at University and have an extensive understanding of the facial anatomy and physiology. They are already skilled at administering injections within the mouth. As facial aesthetics practitioners they undergo further training learning how to...
It's important to maintain a good oral hygiene routine at home, to help ensure that your mouth is clean, healthy and disease free. Good oral hygiene at home as well as regular dental examinations help reduce the risk of issues such as bad breath, decay,...
What do we do already to help? Digital X-rays These are used with low levels of radiation to capture image’s of your teeth and bone levels, which is then sent directly to the computer. It is the safest form of radiography available. They are more eco-friendly as...
With Easter just around the corner we thought a few dental health tips for looking after our teeth after those sweet treats would be a helpful refresher for us all. We obviously know those treats are inevitable at this time of year but there are a...
Oral hygiene is all about keeping your mouth clean and free of diseases, along with other problems that can arise (e.g. bad breath) by regularly brushing your teeth and cleaning in between. It is important that it is carried out on a regular basis, first...
What Is Plaque? Plaque is a soft sticky film that builds up on your teeth and contains bacteria & food debris. Though it is mostly colourless, dental plaque can cause teeth to feel fuzzy or rough if it accumulates. The harm it causes comes from food...
Almost a year has past since I introduced myself to you all as the new trainee here at Thackeray dental care.. What’s changed in that time? Well, I’ve had a Birthday! But on the dental front I’ve finished all of my exams, which means I no longer spend...
Why we take dental X-Rays here at Thackeray Dental Care… We want to provide the best possible dental care to our patients, but a visual examination doesn't tell us everything we need to know. Dental x-rays aid us in accurately diagnosing, so that we can treat...
Here at Thackeray Dental Care we have two hygienists, Lisa and Laura, who see patients at regular intervals to help prevent and treat gum disease. During your appointment we will assess your gums, provide treatment and give advice specific to you and your mouth. Periodontal disease (gum...
