Looking after your gums is just as important as looking after your teeth, but it’s something that isn’t talked about as much as it should be! February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, so we want to do our bit to raise awareness, encourage everyone to look after their gums and to give you some [...]
It’s surprising how many people don’t floss regularly. When our patients visit our dental practice, we’re always encouraging them to floss daily, especially if we see a buildup of plaque. Flossing your teeth is essential for a healthy mouth and can prevent serious problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Flossing your [...]
When most people hear the words “how often do you floss” from their hygienist, a flood of excuses as to why they haven’t (or can’t) floss, run through their minds. I can guarantee you that any reason or excuse you can think of in that split second, we will have heard a thousand times! This [...]
Bleeding gums aren’t a big deal: One of the major warning signs of gum disease is bleeding gums. Think of gum tissue as the skin on your hand, if your hands bled every time you washed them you would know something was wrong. Red, swollen and bleeding gums are an important sign of gum [...]
COVID-19 Information
Hello to everyone, we trust that you are safe and well.
All of us at Churchfield Dental Centre would like to thank you all for your support through these very unusual times.
With the recent move to Tier 3 restrictions we want to let you know that the Practice will remain open throughout this period and continue to provide our usual services.
As you all know the Practice is fully operational and we have rigorous Covid safeguarding procedures in place for all our patients and staff, ensuring that you are all entering a safe environment when attending for your dental care.
We would like to give a few additional reminders:
· Please complete your emailed Covid forms prior to attending your appointment (this form is sent prior to every appointment).
· Please arrive at the clinic at your appointment time or if you are too early and you've travelled by car, please wait in your car, this will avoid minimal people contact at clinic reception.
· Pay by Card where possible.
· We are recording patient temperatures upon arrival.
· Our customer toilets will be out of use, unless in emergencies.
· Please wear a mask to enter the practice, and wear it correctly (if you are exempt please let us know before your appointment and we will do our best to accommodate you)
· Please sanitise your hands on arrival, and again when leaving.
Once again thank you for your understanding and support.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
