Thank you to everyone for being very understanding about the new protocols that we have put in place to protect our patients and team. We really appreciate your support. Stay safe.
We're excited to see you…
We are so excited to welcome you back to the Practice. We know that we will look different wearing our PPE, but don't be nervous.
# it helps keep us all safe
# it stops the spread of the virus
#it is still us underneath it all
Thank you
We are aware that this is an extremely difficult time for our patients who may have had dental treatment deferred as a result of the current restrictions to dental services during the Covid-19 pandemic. We thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding. Once again, we are missing our patients and the normal routine. We are available for telephone advice and emergency care. In the meantime we are following the guidance from our Chief Dental Officer and preparing the Practice to be as safe an environment as possible for our patients and our team.
Why dental teams can't provide routine dentistry at present.
We hope to answer some of your questions. Whenever we use dental drills or our water spray, an aerosol is created (see photo on our Facebook Page or Instagram account). Coronavirus can live in that aerosol for some time. We don't know how long, but it may be a few hours.
If an asymptomatic patient had a filling, the aerosol from the procedure would contaminate the air. Anyone who enters the surgery, members of our team, other patients, would be at risk of contracting the virus. Continuing these procedures risks the safety of our patients and our team. The Chief Dental Officer has advised against any procedure that can generate aerosols. This coupled with the Welsh Government advice on social distancing and to limit non essential travel means that we must postpone appointments.
We are still here on the telephone with a dentist available every day for advice. We can provide emergency treatment if necessary. We miss our patients and doing what we do best.
Stay safe and follow our posts for the latest developments.
Friendly telephone advice every day
We hope everyone is keeping safe and well. Following the Welsh Government’s announcement on 8th May, there is no change in the dental sector in Wales.
We have a team, including a friendly dentist, available every day over the telephone for advice and emergency services as required. Dental Practices are not allowed to perform routine treatments at present.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
We really hope to see you all again soon.
In the meantime, stay safe, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a dental problem on 01639 882280.
Here to help
Looking for some help placing a temporary filling? Need some advice on keeping your teeth and gums healthy during lockdown?
Our hygienist Viv has produced 2 videos so far. You’ll find them over on our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/420466664698470/posts/2895933310485114/
Please don't hesitate to telephone us if you have any questions. We are only a phone call away.
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Find out the latest Practice news on our Facebook page. Remember, we're only a phone call away during lockdown.
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Only a telephone call away!
Just a reminder that our dentists are available every day at the Practice during what was our normal working hours.
Our hygienist Viv is also available every week to answer your questions about your own oral health needs during lockdown, or just for a chat! We all know how much she likes to talk!!!
Our telephone number is 01639 882280. Due to government guidelines surrounding Covid-19 we cannot provide our usual service, but we are here to help with any emergency dental care. Stay safe.
Special message from the Tooth Fairy
⭐ ⭐Attention children and parents ⭐⭐ ⭐Special message from the Tooth Fairy ⭐ S has told us she has lost her tooth today. Is the Tooth Fairy still working?
The Tooth Fairy has been in contact with the dentists at Talbot Road Dental Practice. The Tooth Fairy is working as normal.
She said 'I am a key worker. I am still working. I will visit if your tooth is put under your pillow at night'😀
Please share this important message.
We are still waiting for a reply from the Easter Bunny!!!
Important COVID-19 and your dental appointment- latest update
We have been informed by the Welsh Government late today that we have entered Dental alert level RED. This means that all routine dental services must cease.
Only patients who have been triaged by us and given an emergency appointment will be allowed onto the premises. If you do not have an appointment and arrive at the door you will be turned away.
We will be able to offer telephone consultations for those who are in self-isolation, or have chosen to self-isolate.
Over the next few days we will continue to contact all our patients with existing appointments.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented period of difficulty. We are committed to continue serving our patients through this challenging time and we are here to help.
Please don't hesitate to telephone us if you have any questions. We will always be at the end of the phone during normal working hours.
We look forward to seeing all our patients back in the Practice as soon as is possible.