We are delighted that the latest client to win dinner for two is Mrs Lone Hattingh.This is very generously given to us by Luc Morel, general manager at The Greenway Hotel and Spa. For those of you who don't know we reward our referrers by entering their name into a prize draw every few months to win a treat on us. Most of our new clients join us following a personal referral from an existing client and we are always very pleased that clients value our treatments and services so highly and trust us enough to frequently refer us to friends and family. It's then up to us to repay that trust by being everything our clients said we were.

If you'd like to be the next winner all you have to do is pass on our details to someone you think we could help and ensure they let us know your name when making their first appointment. We then enter you into our draw, it's as simple as that! And if you're not a client and reading this and would like to join us anyway please give us a call on 01242 522230, we'd love to hear from you.

Illume is delighted to announce it is offering 15% off Somnowell Snore Guards in support of National Stop Snoring Week, due to commence on Monday 28th April 2014.

National Stop Snoring Week, organised by the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association, is an annual event that raises awareness of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) as treatable conditions.

The Association has recently reported that although many individuals are aware of the associated health risks of OSA, they were unsure about the available methods to successfully treat the condition - most believed they would be able to seek help from their GPs, but did not name other health professionals such as dentists.

A dentist with post graduate training should be the first person to see to screen for OSA or to provide effective treatment for snoring. Clients with suspected OSA will be referred to a sleep specialist. In many cases, a custom made snore guard prescribed by a dentist and constructed by their technician will reduce or stop snoring, allowing you and your partner to enjoy a better night’s sleep.

Illume’s Practice Owner, Tim Rumney, comments, “Snoring is an extremely common condition that often causes embarrassment and relationship problems. As a result many individuals purchase products from the internet, not knowing who to turn to in order to resolve their issue.

“Dentists who have completed post graduate training are actually the best practitioners for the treatment of snoring because of their knowledge in prescribing precision made dental appliances. At Illume we provide our clients with Somnowell and Sleepwell snore guards, which have been proven to effectively combat snoring.”

Somnowell snore guards are popular precision-made appliances, which are extremely discreet, allowing individuals to speak, drink and take medication whilst wearing them.

In support of National Stop Snoring Week Illume is offering 15% off Somnowell Snore Guards to encourage clients to invest in a better night’s sleep for both themselves and their sleeping partners.

Tim continues, “Many of our clients often choose Somnowell snore guards, because they are very discreet and fit well, immediately improving any snoring issue.”

Is your partner fed up of your snoring? Are you concerned you have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and are unsure who to talk to? Contact Illume today in order to book a consultation by calling the practice on 01242 522230.

Last week, Illume received an excellent review via the Best of Cheltenham, from a US citizen visiting the UK who required emergency dental treatment. Fortunately Practice Owner Tim Rumney was able to see him in a dedicated emergency appointment that very morning, where he attended to his needs and provided advice for a long term solution to his problem.

In review of Illume’s efforts, the client wrote “Tim, Alison, I cannot thank you enough for your professionalism, the capabilities of your office, talking me through the alternatives and recommendations, and your kindness.”

Illume has now received a massive 300 reviews on the Best of Cheltenham’s website with a top rating of 5/5. Most reviews comment on the friendly and caring atmosphere at the practice, together with Illume’s ability to make a visit to the dentist a pleasurable experience.

Client care and oral health is always at the forefront of Illume’s practice values, with a particular focus on ensuring clients feel comfortable and at ease.

Illume’s Non Clinical Director, Alison Rumney, comments, “The number of positive reviews Illume has received on the Best of Cheltenham website is excellent and shows that our clients understand and appreciate the level of care they receive at the practice.”

“Many reviews also highlight how Illume dentists make our clients proud of their smile, which we achieve through services such as our Healthy Mouth Review and Smile Check.”

Have you visited Illume recently? Did you have a pleasurable experience? Please take the time to leave a review on the Best of Cheltenham’s website or via Illume’s Google business listing.

Alison finishes “We really appreciate all clients who take the time to leave us a review, especially as word of mouth is one of our most important methods in receiving new clients – indeed a majority of new clients visit us following recommendation from a named client - we are immensely grateful for this and the excellent feedback we receive from them.”