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As you know, we’re really pleased that Dr Jonathan Sproson has joined the Evolve team in Portishead and brings with him a wealth of experience. Carol and Jon have known each other for many years and here she explains how they first met:
“It was a week before Christmas and I was 16 years old when I first met Jon. I had gone ice skating with my two older brothers and two of their friends. My Mum was away as a very good friend of hers was ill and needed some help with her children.
As we skated around the busy ice rink, a younger child was skating in the wrong direction and crashed straight into me, as a result I fell. I have a phobia of putting my hands on ice in case someone runs over my fingers, so I fell flat on my face! I knew something bad had happened when I saw my whole front tooth sitting in a puddle of blood but, interestingly, had no pain at all.
With the dental knowledge I have now, I would have known to put the tooth straight back in the socket as it was intact and landed on ice. If you’re ever in this situation follow this advice or keep the tooth in your cheek or wrapped in clingfilm and get to a dentist or hospital as quickly as possible!
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and sadly this is not what happened to me; if it had my whole life may have been different. I went home with my tooth in my hand and a very swollen upper lip but no other damage to any other teeth or my face. My Dad was naturally very upset and I was very embarrassed; what 16-year-old girl wants to be missing their front tooth?
We had recently moved to Shropshire and hadn’t yet found a dentist, so my Dad called some friends in the area and they highly recommended Jon Sproson. We called his practice and he immediately made space to see me as quickly as possible. When I saw Jon, he assessed the situation and told me he couldn’t re-implant the tooth, the only option would be a false tooth but before anything permanent could be made, the area had to heal and I would need a small denture for about 3-6 months.
This was a week before Christmas and most dental laboratories close down for two weeks at this time, however, Jon realised that I needed to have something sorted quickly and moved heaven and earth to get me a denture within a couple of days. Not only did he get this made in record time, it also looked great and he gave me back my smile in time for Christmas.
As a result of this experience, I became interested in dentistry and the change it could make to people’s lives and subsequently, I did work experience with Jon. Now, many years later, we are working together at Evolve and I could not be happier he has joined the team. Jon’s empathy, kindness and skill are still qualities he has today with the benefit of many years of practising dentistry at the highest level. I hope you get to experience this wonderful dentist.”
Award-winning care, delivered with a smile 🏆
We’re proud of our team and the experience we provide — and we’re currently accepting new patients.
Whether you’re new to the area or ready for a fresh start with your dental care, you’ll be very welcome here.
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🕝 The Two Thirty series | Episode 2 😬
How do you know if you grind your teeth?
Teeth grinding often happens without you realising — especially at night. In this video, Maggie explains some of the common signs to look out for, including:
• Jaw pain or soreness
• Frequent headaches
• Worn or flattened teeth
She also explains how your dentist can check for signs of grinding and, if needed, provide a mouthguard to help protect your teeth.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you might be grinding your teeth, this quick video is a great place to start 👇
#TheTwoThirty #DentalFAQs #TeethGrinding #JawPain #OralHealth
⭐ James’ story ⭐
James chose Evolve Dentistry for his teeth alignment treatment after reading our reviews and because we’re based locally in Portishead.
In this video, he shares why professionalism and trust mattered to him when choosing a practice — and his experience with our team.
Thank you to James for sharing his journey with us 💙
#PatientStory #EvolveDentistry #Portishead #DentalCare #TeethAlignment
🕝 The Two Thirty series | Episode 1 🪥
Can mouthwash replace brushing?
In this short video, Carol explains why brushing for two minutes, twice a day is essential for keeping your teeth and gums healthy — and why mouthwash should not be seen as a replacement.
She also talks about:
• When mouthwash may be appropriate
• Why mouthwash should only be used if directed by a dentist or hygienist
Simple habits, done properly, make the biggest difference.
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📘 Practice update – closed today 📘
Today the practice is closed for a team training day while our entire team completes Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
This essential training ensures we’re fully prepared to respond in an emergency and continue to provide the safest possible care for our patients and wider community.
Thank you for your understanding — we’ll be back open as normal on Monday. 💙
#TeamTraining #PatientSafety #ILS #DentalPractice #PuttingPatientsFirst #ContinuousLearning #CommunityCare #EvolveDentistry
🎉 We’re proud to share some great news 🎉
Evolve Dentistry has been accredited by Save Face for the 6th year in a row.
Save Face is the UK’s leading register for practitioners who meet the highest standards of safety, transparency and patient care. This continued accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing treatments you can trust, delivered with care, professionalism and integrity.
Thank you to our wonderful patients for choosing Evolve, and to our dedicated team for maintaining these high standards year after year 💙
