Losing a tooth, or teeth, can happen at any stage of life, through decay, gum disease, or an accident. As well as affecting your ability to chew, eat and speak properly, it can also have emotional consequences, impacting on your self-image and robbing you of your willingness to smile. We receive most of our implant…
Read more »After six years at Torrington Dental Practice, dentist Shaun Pope has decided to reduce his working commitments. This is great news for Shaun, but sad news for the TDP team and all Shaun’s loyal patients. Shaun will be finishing his practice-based clinics on 16th July, although he will be continuing to provide our vital domiciliary…
Read more »Today (Wednesday 12th May) is Gum Health Day, which aims to increase public awareness of the seriousness of gum disease. You might think it doesn’t affect you – but why not take a quick look in the mirror just in case? Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is thought to affect around 80% of the…
Read more »In 2019 Ten TDP team members took time out from the practice to lend a hand to the BBC TV show, DIY SOS. Thanks to DIY SOS, two children who have a rare kidney disease, can now receive vital dialysis at home – instead of having to make constant trips to Bristol hospital! DIY SOS:…
Read more »During the month of ‘Flossuary’ (February), we are encouraging everyone to try cleaning in between their teeth once a day for 28 consecutive days. We believe that after 28 days you will feel and see a difference in your gum health. During the month of ‘Flossuary’ (February), we are encouraging everyone to try cleaning in between their teeth…
Read more »It has been some time since I sat down and wrote a blog; which might well be a relief to many of you. The main reason for my literary inactivity has been a pre-occupation with pressing matters at both FGDP(UK) and at my practice. The impact of COVID-19 has been considerable in terms of the…
Read more »As news of coronavirus continues to cause anxiety, it is reassuring to know that as far as dentistry is concerned, Torrington Dental Practice partner Ian Mills has his finger very firmly on the pulse of developments. In February, Ian was invited to join an emergency NHS England working group to develop contingency plans for dentistry,…
Read more »For the past 20 years, Torrington Dental Practice has been providing dental implant to patients in Devon, Cornwall, and beyond. During that time, we have placed over 3,000 implants, with patients referred from more than 70 regional practices. We’re proud of our reputation as one of the UK’s top implant practices, but conscious that not…
Read more »Over 70 young super-heroes, including Spiderman and Batman, joined in the fun and games at Torrington Dental Practice’s recent Children’s Day on Wednesday 19th February. There was fancy dress and face painting, bunting and balloons – all manner of activities designed to put the children at ease and encourage them to look after their teeth….
Read more »Wednesday 19th February is Children’s Day at Torrington Dental Practice, when we focus on giving our younger patients’ teeth the best possible start in life. When it comes to healthy teeth and gums, prevention is so much better than cure! And parents ̶ think of all the battles you will avoid if your children learn…
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