Happy Smiles Club

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We are here to help!

Our practice established The Happy Smiles Club in 2016. Our mission is to improve parents and children awareness of the importance of good oral health.

We do this by offering personalised appointments in one of our 4 Oral Health Education Suites and by visiting the local schools and community groups.

We believe it is key to support the work of parents at home, so every child can grow up with the skills and knowledge to keep their teeth free from tooth decay. We believe there should be no barriers to access oral health care.

We want to encourage positive change and create a lasting impact on our local community.

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Our helpful Oral health Educators are ready see how we can help promote good health for you, your family and our community.

I am a Parent/ Guardian

We provide information that can help keep your child’s dental hygiene in check. From pregnancy and beyond we’ve got simple advice for parents and guardians.

I am a Teacher

Learning about good oral health care at an early age will benefit children throughout their entire life.

New guidance which takes effect from September 2020 will require that both primary and secondary school pupils are taught about the importance of good dental health.

Due to social distancing guidelines The Happy Smiles Club are unable to provide face to face visits at present, but we are still here still help you deliver important Oral Health Education to your classes!

Every 10 minutes, a child in England has a tooth removed due to preventable tooth decay and 60,000 days a year are missed from school due to hospital tooth extractions.

We have created a free educational program that teachers can deliver effortlessly. From early years up to KS2 we have all the tools you will need to provide Oral Health Education to your classrooms.

Email: happysmiles@plummers.co.uk or call 01493 842559 for more information.

I run a Baby group

Due to social distancing guidelines The Happy Smiles Club are unable to provide face to face visits at present, but we are still here still help you deliver important Oral Health Education.

It’s crucial to support the work of professionals that work closely with young children so they can support families. Good oral healthcare is key, not only to prevent decay but also with the potential connection between microorganisms in the mouth and difficulties associated with COVID-19.

We are offering free education and training to childcare professionals where we will talk with you/your team via video link on early years oral health.
Email: happysmiles@plummers.co.uk or call 01493 842559 for more information.

I am a carer in a Residential Home

We understand the difficulties care staff face when providing daily mouth care, especially to challenging residents. We can deliver a free session for carers which highlighted the importance of dental health and how it impacts general health and quality of life. Due to social distancing guidelines The Happy Smiles Club are unable to provide face to face visits at present, but we are still here still help you deliver important Oral Health Education. We are offering education and training to your residential home where we will talk with your team via ZOOM video link on oral health care and denture hygiene. A good standard of oral healthcare is crucial with the potential connection between microorganisms in the mouth and difficulties associated with COVID-19. We will provide each member of your team with a certificate of attendance which is recognised by the Care Quality Commission. Email: happysmiles@plummers.co.uk or call 01493 842559 for more information.

I run a Club or Community group

Maybe you run a brownie group or would like us to speak at a coffee group? Due to social distancing guidelines The Happy Smiles Club are unable to provide face to face visits at present, but please get in touch to discuss how we can help you. Email: happysmiles@plummers.co.uk or call 01493 842559 for more information.

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Get in Touch

We have 4 Oral Health Suites, conveniently located in Thorpe St. Andrew, Gt. Yarmouth, Bradwell and Lowestoft. We can visit groups and schools and are fully set-up for online video conferencing and training.

Stay Healthy with us

Tooth decay is totally preventable.

NHS dental treatment is free for under 18’s.

We welcome adults as well as children.

These appointments are generally advised by your dentist if they think you or your child could do with a little extra help and support keeping the mouth clean and healthy.

This is a free NHS service.

Patients are free to self-refer for this service, you don’t need to ask permission from your dentist, simply ask the receptionist to book an oral health talk.

What will happen at my appointment?

Your Oral Health Educator will take you through a social history questionnaire. This is nothing to worry about! It is just so we can get a clear picture of your current oral health status. We will also discuss diet and the impact of sugars and acid on the teeth. We may apply a fluoride varnish or carry out disclosing. Disclosing products contain a harmless vegetable dye that reacts with biofilm (plaque bacteria) staining it a bright colour usually pink or blue, which is easily brushed away with a toothbrush and toothpaste. This is a great way of showing areas missed when brushing! We always aim to review patients a month later, which we would recommend however this is totally optional.

How we can help you

We help you with:
★ Toothbrushing techniques
★ Cleaning in-between your teeth
★ Dietary advice
★ Denture hygiene advice
★ How to manage periodontal disease
★ How to manage orthodontic appliances
★ Disclosing analysis
★ Advice on smoking and where to get information to quit
★ Confidence building for nervous patients
If prescribed by your dentist:
★ Fluoride treatment