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Welcome to DRJB, Dentist in Ruabon // Blog Intro
- John Barclay
- Oct 8
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 17
By Dr John Barclay | DRJB Smile Clinic, Ruabon, North Wales
We don't bite, unless you’re a flapjack.
Welcome to the dental blog you didn’t know you needed.
We’re not here to sell you smile makeovers with sparkle emojis.
We’re not going to throw dental jargon at you like plaque at a molar.
And we’re definitely not here to make you feel bad about the Haribos you just inhaled. (They were the sour ones, weren’t they? No judgment. We love those too.)
We’re here to talk about real things. Like:
Why do you keep cancelling your check-up (it’s not just your calendar)
Whether a root canal is actually worse than The Smiler at Alton Towers
How composite bonding might be the most underrated glow-up going
And what happens in the hygienist room?
What on earth is a Treatment Coordinator? And why are they so smiley?
This is dentistry without the stiffness: just honesty, humour, and a healthy respect for Dad jokes and puns.
👨⚕️ Who’s Behind This?
Hi. I’m Dr John Barclay — or just John, unless I’m talking to my daughter (in which case I’m “Dad the Dentist with LEGO in his pocket”).
Yes, I’m a dentist.
Yes, I teach other dentists how to do complex root canals.
But more than anything, I’m someone who gets how weirdly human dentistry is.
I’ve built this place — and this blog — around one goal:
To help people feel more confident, less judged, and a little more like themselves in the chair (and in the mirror).
Meet the Team in Ruabon
Dentistry is a team sport — and I couldn’t do any of this without this bunch of legends:
☎️ Andrea – Part of the Furniture Since Last Century
No, really — Andrea’s been here since the ‘80s.
She’s our head receptionist and our human search engine!
She remembers everyone’s name.
She remembers their kids’ names.
She remembers their dogs’ names.
Andrea has been the first face (and voice) many of our patients have seen for decades — she is in every possible way, part of the furniture.
🧡 Ruth & Keris – Our Quiet and not so Quiet Compasses
Calm, kind, maternal. They are the steady heartbeat of the clinic — the one who always knows when you need a moment, a tissue, or a second cup of tea.
🎧 Chloe & Charlotte – Both Cooler Than Me
My nurses, my shadows, my occasional eye-rollers. They keep the room (and me) grounded, making sure everything runs to plan — and reminds me that TikTok is still a thing.
🏆 Amanda – Our Hygiene Queen
She doesn’t just clean teeth. She mentors, teaches, plans study sessions and helps shape the next generation of nurses. She could do it all blindfolded, too. Even your teeth.
💼 Faz & Hannah – The Fixers
They’re your first smile guides. You’ll talk to them before you ever sit in the chair. They’ll answer your questions, help you plan your treatment — and they genuinely care if you feel safe, calm, and clear.
🛟 Helen – The Secret Superpower
Our practice manager. Also our human duct tape. If something breaks, goes wrong, or disappears mysteriously — Helen fixed it ten minutes ago. Probably while emailing a supplier and checking in on a nervous patient.
🤖 And Yes… There’s Captain Apex
You might see a LEGO space captain pop up in our videos. That’s Captain Apex — my plastic alter ego who crash-landed in the practice, stuck around, and now stars in educational reels, musical parodies, and the occasional flossing demonstration (don’t ask).
You’ll see him here and there — he’s part of the fun.
But this blog? It’s where we slow things down and really talk.
No filters. No fluff. No lectures. Just real answers, my quirky humour, and a proper peek behind the smile.
📚 What to Expect From This Blog
This isn’t a vanity blog full of crown photos and “aren’t we great?” posts. It’s a place where we’ll explore:
Dental fears (and how to shrink them)
Treatments you’ve heard of but don’t really understand
The science of confidence
The art of fixing something without making it worse
Real patient stories
Behind-the-scenes chaos
And everything we wish more people knew about their teeth
This is part of what we call your Smile Confidence Journey — because this isn’t just about straight, white, shiny smiles. It’s about feeling like you again.
You’ll also find out what we really think about:
Whitening strips
Dental fear
Flossing with a kitchen string (please don’t)
The going rate of the tooth fairy (and no, it's not linked to the FTSE 100)
("Captain Apex here: I will sneak in my own blog - my own record on this weird world").
Let's break down some of those burning questions, find out how it works, what is the dental nurse thinking about, and why does my dentist have great taste in music?
If we tickled your taste buds with our Welcome to DRJB Smile Clinic | The Dentist in Ruabon.... then read on.
So come on in to the Dentist in Ruabon, Wrexham.
👉 What’s Next?
You don’t have to read everything.
You don’t have to book anything.
You don’t have to brush your teeth right this second.
But if something here makes you feel a little more seen, a little more informed, or a little less afraid of the chair — then this blog’s done its job.
📚 If you're ready to chat in person - Book a relaxed consultation
And don’t worry — we don’t bite. (Unless you're a very good flapjack.)
🗓 Book Your Free Smile Scan
📞 Call us: 01978 823490
📧 Email: wrexham2-tco@mydentist.co.uk
📍 Visit: Start Your Smile Journey
To speak to our brilliant TCO team — Faz, Angie, or Hannah — to book a scan and chat.
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Too Nervous to Call the Dentist? Start Here First
Composite Bonding vs Veneers – What’s Actually Right for You?
Teeth Whitening That Works – And What to Avoid
Behind the Chair: What Dentists Wish You Knew (But Rarely Say Out Loud)
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