Care Homes

Care Home Dentistry in Leeds

Dental health matters

At The Tooth Spa, Leeds, we know how much dental health matters for older people, and how closely poor oral health is linked to poor general health.

Residents may struggle to brush properly or forget whether they have. Carers are not always trained to help, and natural teeth can be missed when only a partial denture is cleaned.

Dentures worn for years often stop fitting as gums shrink. Loose dentures make eating hard and can lead to weight loss or a pureed diet. Without regular check-ups, problems such as oral cancer can also go unnoticed.

How we can help your home

Taking residents to a practice means arranging staff and transport, or relying on relatives. We come to you instead.

We visit to carry out oral health screening, provide treatment on site and offer oral healthcare training for your staff, helping your home meet CQC outcomes without the transport, mobility or staffing worries.

What a visit involves

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   Examination and plan

   Our dentist examines each resident’s teeth, gums, mouth and any dentures, and checks for signs of oral cancer. We then agree a clear treatment plan with the resident, their family and your staff.
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   Treatment in their room

   Many treatments can be carried out in the resident’s own room, including check-ups, denture adjustments and repairs, and taking impressions for new dentures. If more complex treatment is needed, we will explain the options and help arrange it.
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   Advice for carers

   We also leave simple, practical advice so carers know exactly how to clean each resident’s teeth and dentures day to day, and what signs to look out for between visits.

Training for your staff

Our free oral healthcare sessions show care staff how to brush residents’ teeth safely, look after dentures and spot early warning signs such as sore spots, loose teeth or swelling. Sessions are short, practical and can be arranged around your shift patterns, so as many of the team as possible can attend.

For independent advice, the NHS has a helpful guide to looking after your teeth and gums.

• Confidence that you are meeting CQC outcomes by enabling residents to access dentistry and oral healthcare
• Evidence you are aware of the impact that poor oral health can have on the general health of your residents
• Opportunity to promote on-site private dental care as part of your service
• Peace of mind that your residents enjoy a caring & stress-free experience
• Evidence that you value and safeguard residents’ privacy, dignity & quality of life
• Eliminate the transport and staffing costs of taking residents out to dental appointments
• Free advice on preventive care and dietary requirements
• Free oral healthcare training for care staff

• Access to regular dental and oral healthcare helping to maintain general health & well-being
• Screening for Oral Cancer
• Dental treatments offered on site, no need to arrange transport, no mobility issues
• Experienced dental staff, gentle, courteous and caring approach
• Comprehensive treatment plan
• Denture fabrication, adjustment & repairs
• Peace of mind for relatives

Care home visits are provided alongside our domiciliary dental care service, so residents who cannot easily travel can be seen where they live.

To arrange visits for your home, a relative or a friend, call 0113 262 5545 or contact us. Please share our service with residents and their families.