Ghyllmount Dental Practice

26/11/2025

🦷 The Importance of Good Oral Hygiene & Regular Hygiene Visits

A healthy smile is more than just a confidence booster, it's an essential part of your overall health. Maintaining good oral hygiene at home, combined with regular professional hygiene visits, helps prevent many common dental problems before they start.

Even with excellent brushing and flossing habits, there are areas in the mouth that are difficult to clean on your own.

If you’re wondering how and why hygiene appointments have changed in recent years, check out our latest blog on our website! ✨

https://www.ghyllmountdental.co.uk/scale-and-polish-cumbria-dentist/

24/11/2025

We had a wonderful weekend in London celebrating our exceptional team at the Private Dentistry Awards. Although we did not receive any awards this year, we thoroughly enjoyed our time together, acknowledging our accomplishments and reflecting on the care we provide to our valued patients. As always, many thanks to our fabulous loyal and hardworking team and to our patients for their constant support. 🤩🥰

19/11/2025

What a busy day in surgery for Hassan and his lovely nurse, Rebecca.🦷✨

Hassan has been using new state of the art tech that helps remove bacteria and stains comfortably. Using gentle heated elements and non-abrasive cleaning agents, this approach offers a smoother, more pleasant experience, especially for patients who feel nervous about hygiene visits.

We’re absolutely delighted to have Hassan with us. He’s settling in beautifully, working seamlessly with the team, and our patients are already sharing how much they appreciate his calm manner and high quality care.

17/11/2025

🌳✨ Awards don’t grow on trees, but if they did, we’d definitely be out there shaking the branches!
Since that’s not an option, we’ll settle for the next best thing… heading to London for the Private Dentistry Awards! 🦷🏆

We’re very excited to head to London on Friday, bags packed, smiles polished, and ready to celebrate with the best in the biz. 🏆💂‍♂️

London, prepare yourself… we’re bringing the sparkle! 😁✨

14/11/2025

🎉 Operation: Find Giles 🎉

We decided it was time to put our dentist, Giles, to the ultimate test, not of dental skill, but of observational skills. So naturally, we printed out a collection of tiny photos of him (yes, tiny) and hid them all around the practice.

On the phones.
In the changing room.
On the back of the X-ray machine.
Even one tucked away in his nurses glasses case because why not?

Then we waited… and watched… like the completely normal, responsible adults we are.

The best part? Giles had no idea. Every time he spotted one, he’d pause, squint, sigh, and then mutter something along the lines of, “Oh, for goodness’ sake…” which only motivated us further.

We’re still not sure how many he’s found so far and honestly, we’re not convinced we remember where we put all of them. So if you visit the practice and see a tiny Giles smiling at you from some random corner… just know you’re witnessing history.

🦷✨ Mission status: possibly still ongoing. Giles’ sanity: questionable.
Our joy: immeasurable.

13/11/2025

Please take extra care if you are travelling to an appointment with us today. If you do need to reschedule please contact us on 01768 862291.

Flooding and Surface Water causing Road Closures and Delays around Penrith

12/11/2025

💙 November the 12th is Blue Wednesday! 💙

Today we’re joining the campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer and the importance of regular self-checks.

Your mouth can tell you a lot about your overall health, so take a moment today to have a look and feel inside your mouth. If you notice anything unusual such as:

👄 Ulcers that don’t heal
👄 Lumps, bumps or swellings
👄 White or red patches
👄 Persistent pain or discomfort

➡️ Don’t ignore it, contact us at Ghyllmount Dental Practice straight away.

Early detection saves lives, and we’re here to help with any concerns you may have.

Let’s keep our community smiling and healthy. 💙

10/11/2025

🏅 Supporting Local Talent! 🦷

Mr Lewis recently attended a Sports Dental Conference and was so impressed by XS Dental's custom mouth guards that he wanted to show his support.

We’re proud to have teamed up to provide local champion Thomas Bailey, British Taekwondo star 🇬🇧, with a complimentary sports gumshield — already put to good use at his recent tournament in Hamburg! 🥋📸

We wish Thomas all the best in his competitions and look forward to seeing his continued success on the world stage. 👊✨

👉 Read our latest blog to find out why sports guards are essential for athletes:
https://www.ghyllmountdental.co.uk/ghyllmount-supports-thomass-smile/

09/11/2025

🌺 Remembrance Sunday 🌺

Today, we join the nation in remembering and honouring all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Their bravery and dedication will never be forgotten.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

Lest we forget. 🤍

07/11/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Hassan! 🌟

We’re delighted to welcome Hassan to the Ghyllmount Dental family! 🦷✨
Hassan will be joining our Hygiene Therapy Team and will be working with us every Wednesday.

With his passion for patient care and dedication to helping everyone achieve a healthy, confident smile, we know he’ll be a wonderful addition to our team.

Please join us in giving Hassan a warm Ghyllmount welcome, we’re so excited to have him with us! 💙

05/11/2025

✨ A Sparkling Thank You ✨

As the skies light up this Bonfire Night, we’re sending a big thank you to our patient for such a glowing review. Your kind words have brightened up our day!

03/11/2025

🦷 November is Mouth Cancer Action Month 💙

This November, we’re joining the national campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer, a disease that’s on the rise across the UK but can often be spotted early by you or your dental team.

Did you know?

More than 8,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with mouth cancer every year.

Early detection saves lives, survival rates can increase by up to 90% when caught early.

Common warning signs include:
🔹 A persistent ulcer that doesn’t heal after three weeks
🔹 Red or white patches in the mouth
🔹 Lumps, swellings, or changes in texture on the tongue, lips, or inside the cheeks
🔹 Difficulty swallowing or persistent hoarseness

How you can help:
✅ Visit your dentist regularly – they can often spot the first signs of mouth cancer.
✅ Don’t ignore changes in your mouth or throat – get them checked.
✅ Avoid to***co and cut down on alcohol.
✅ Protect your lips with SPF balm.
✅ Ask your GP about the HPV vaccine, which can reduce the risk of mouth and throat cancers.

💙 This Mouth Cancer Action Month, let’s raise awareness, support early detection, and encourage everyone to check their mouths regularly.

Early detection saves lives. Don’t leave it too late.