Arnica Dental Care

Coronavirus (COVID-19) notice
Following the latest Government advice we remain available to offer you telephone support and guidance for ongoing treatment or emergency dental issues. Please visit our parent website www.bupadentalcare.co.uk for full details. Thank you and stay safe.

We have just published our coronavirus policy page that provides patients with key info in terms of what we're doing to:
1. Minimise risk to patients and staff
2. What to do if you're concerned especially if you are anxious and/or vulnerable.
... We remain open, however we are keeping up to date with daily guidelines issued from the government and Bupa dental care.
Please click on the link below for further information or if you are anxious or feel vulnerable please phone the practice on 01242 655554 and speak to a member of the team.
#coronavirus
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If you have teenage children then you'll be aware of just how many undergo teeth straightening otherwise know as orthodontics.
Did you know that there might be an alternative to unsightly braces?
In this article we explore why teeth straightening is important, why it's best carried out during the early teens, and what the options are.
... #orthodontics #straighterteeth #teethstraightening #invisalign #invisiblebraces
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Thought we'd share a recent post explaining dental sedation.
We see so many patients who, without sedation, would not get the treatment they need to maintain good oral health and all the benefits that come with it.

Looking for a new dentist in 2020?
Here are our 10 top tips to choosing the right one

Top 5 Tips for Nervous Patients
Did you know that around half of the UK population feel nervous when visiting the dentist?
Here’s the last of our Top 5 Tips for nervous patients:
... Tip 5 - reward yourself afterwards
We wouldn’t recommend a sugary snack - but why not a copy of your favourite magazine? Or coffee with a friend?
Why not make a resolution to overcome your fears in 2020?
#top5tips #dentalanxiety #dentalphobia #privatedentistryawards19 #newyearresolution
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We've just published an article on our website about understanding the costs of the All On 4 dental implant procedure.
The All on 4 dental implant technique restores your natural smile and oral function in a single day by placing a complete row of permanent, natural-looking and functioning teeth using only four implants.
With any surgical procedure, it’s important that to understand the cost implications so we've looked into them in a little more detail here:
... #dentist #dentalimplants #oralhealth #teeth #dentistry
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Top 5 tips for nervous patients
We got more nervous patients than ever back in the chair last year for much-needed dental treatment!
Tip 4 – agree a signal
... Before you start, agree a sign with your dentist so that you can indicate if you need a break. Maybe raising your right hand?
Good oral health is so important for your overall well-being
https://www.arnicadentalcare.co.uk/award- winning-dentists-…/
#top5tips #dentalanxiety #dentalphobia #privatedentistryawards19 #newyearresolution
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Fresh Breath - Top 10 Tips
Whilst there are instances of bad breath being caused by medical conditions beyond oral health in most cases it’s down to gum disease as a result of poor oral hygiene.
In many cases, gum disease can be sorted with good oral hygiene and regular visits to both a dentist and a hygienist.
... Here’s our top ten tips to making bad breath a thing of the past in a matter of weeks.
1. Don’t smoke 2. Healthy diet 3. Drink plenty of water 4. Limit foods that cause plaque 5. Buy a quality toothbrush/electric toothbrush heads three times a year 6. Brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day 7. Use inter-dental brushes or floss daily 8. Consider using antibacterial mouthwash if gum disease is detected 9. Visit your dentist regularly to identify potential issues early 10. Visit a thorough yet gentle and very friendly hygienist regularly
Our dental hygienists are very thorough, gentle and friendly.
To book an appointment phone 01242 655554.
#top10tip #badbreath #freshbreath
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If you feel nervous or afraid when visiting the dentist, we can help.
We specialise in treating nervous patients – check out our next top tip to stress-free dentistry.
Tip 2 - take a friend with you
... When it comes to your appointment, why not bring a friend? They could help put you at ease and take your mind off your nerves.
Why don’t you make 2020 the year that you overcome your fears?
#top5tips #dentalanxiety #dentalphobia #privatedentistryawards19 #newyearresolution
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To celebrate winning ‘Best Treatment for Nervous Patients’ at the Private Dentistry awards 2019, we have put together our Top 5 Tips for nervous patients.
Tip 1 - simply pop in and meet the team
Visit our award-winning dental practice, meet the team, have a look around, ask us as many questions as you like.
... Look out for Tip 2, coming soon…
#top5tips #dentalanxiety #dentalphobia #privatedentistryawards19 #newyearresolution
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Just received this lovely message via our website contact form which reminded us that we have lots of patients who travel many miles to see us.
''I was a patient in 2009/10 I have since moved to Devon. You did the most amazing dentures for me and were exceptional in the way you dealt with my fear and stress.
I need to have work done and I am too scared and would not trust anyone near my mouth other than you.
... Perhaps you would be able to confirm if I can rejoin your practise. Thank you''
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Happy Christmas to all our staff, patients and partners. May 2020 be pain and stress-free!

We’re winners!
We’ve just won ‘Best Treatment of Nervous Patients’ at the Private Dentistry Awards 2019!
So proud to be a Centre of Excellence for treating nervous, anxious and dental-phobic patients.
... If your nerves are getting in the way of dental treatment you need, do get in touch – our ‘back in the chair’ initiative is just for you.
Give us a call on 01242 655554, or drop us a message.
#dentalanxiety #dentalphobic
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We love sharing our thank you cards as they put a big smile on our faces - especially on cold damp December Fridays.
Have a good weekend everyone!

Say it with cake! A very happy patient of Gill's brought in three homemade lemon drizzle cakes this morning to say thank you. Most of cake one was devoured within one hour! Thank you so much lovely patient!

No more gloop, smell or gagging when taking dental impressions thanks to our new #ITero Intraoral Scanner!
The ITero is ideal for treatments requiring an 'impression' of patient's teeth and gums including #InvisalignInvisableBraces, #DentalImplants and #Teethwhitening trays.