It’s a good idea to protect yourself from illnesses such as shingles or chickenpox by getting a vaccine and preventing future illness. It’s always a good idea to keep your tetanus shots up to date. Chickenpox vaccinations are crucial in providing effective protection against the varicella-zoster virus, preventing the potentially severe and contagious illness in individuals. Cholera vaccination plays a pivotal role in safeguarding individuals from the severe gastrointestinal infection caused by Vibrio cholera, helping to mitigate the risk of outbreaks and promoting public health. Diphtheria Tetanus/Polio (DTaP) is a combination vaccine designed to protect against three potentially serious infectious diseases, providing immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. - [Read More]

Growing teeth need extra special care and attention to ensure they remain healthy and cavity free. Teeth first start to appear at around six months old and this is the ideal time to introduce your child to the dentist. Visiting our friendly and five star rated practice in Reading from an early age will help them feel relaxed about coming to see us and will encourage them to develop a positive attitude towards having dental treatment. We teach handy tooth brushing techniques, including how to use dental cleaning tools, and offer diet tips so youngsters are armed with the knowledge to look after their own teeth throughout childhood and beyond. We can also apply fissure sealants and fluoride varnishes to protect young teeth against decay as soon as they start to emerge. As your child gets older, we will continue to keep a close eye on their teeth and address any problems that may need treatment. You can help take care of little teeth at home by encouraging tooth cleaning from the moment your child?s teeth start to appear and supervising brushing until they are old enough to clean their teeth effectively on their own. - [Read More]

Recent advances in biotechnology have made it possible to create home Rapid tests for identifying various diseases. The recent COVID pandemic has shown the need for such tests and confirmed their high effectiveness. This group includes home rapid tests for infectious diseases, cancer markers, cardiac markers and some others. They have a high accuracy of results, but I will repeat again that the results of all home rapid health tests should be considered only as preliminary. Especially when it comes to such serious diseases as cancer or AIDS. Most rapid tests for detecting serious diseases are intended exclusively for use in a hospital or doctor’s office. It is impossible to describe the entire range of home express tests, especially since many of them are known to you. These include Glucose (blood sugar) tests, Fecal occult blood test kits, DNA tests, Genetic tests that may reveal if you are at a higher risk group and many others. - [Read More]

Are you looking for a trusted 'dentist near me'? Our Stangrove practice has been established for over 40 years and is committed to providing you with an exceptional level of dental care whatever your requirements. With our dedicated team we extend to all our patients a very warm welcome. At the centre of Stangrove Court Dental is our patient. We strive to provide the highest level of care and treatment by ensuring client involvement in every stage of treatment, and to ensure that each visit is a calm, relaxing and comfortable one. - [Read More]