Can Invisalign Fix a Misaligned Bite? Invisalign is the market leading removable clear aligner system that can discreetly align a crooked smile. Made of a patented SmartTrack clear plastic, these aligners fit comfortably over the teeth and are difficult to detect. For this reason, Invisalign treatment is especially appealing to adults and older teens…
The Basics of Dental Bone Grafting: What It Is and How It Works If you’re considering Dental Implant surgery but don’t have the sufficient jawbone support necessary for this treatment, you may have heard about Bone Grafting. But what is it? Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that involves adding bone or a substitute…
The Role Of Good Health In Successful Dental Implant Treatment Dental Implants are an effective way of replacing missing, decaying or fractured teeth that give natural-looking, long-lasting results. They are a reliable and predictable treatment with a 95% success rate. We’ve successfully placed over 5,000 implants here at The Bristol Dental Practice and we…
Dentures vs. Dental Implants—What’s The Best Option For You? Have you recently lost some teeth? You may be wondering what options are available to replace them. The two most common treatments are Dentures and Dental Implants. Dentures are removable, artificial teeth made of acrylic or plastic. We tailor our dentures to comfortably fit your gum…
No one wants to start the new year with tooth pain. Nevertheless, if you’ve noticed severe discomfort or sensitivity, it may be a telltale sign that you need to visit the dentist for root canal treatment. Root canals are a common dental procedure that involves removing the infected or damaged tissue from inside your tooth.…
A youthful, symmetrical face is envied just as much as the perfect smile. However, if you’re missing some teeth, it can affect your appearance more than you realise. Besides a gap in your smile, missing teeth can weaken your jawbone, change your facial shape, and cause wrinkles. Recent studies show that ‘74% of British adults…
We’re sure you’ve seen same-day dental implants advertised online. Same-day implants have transformed the dental market, as you can leave the practice with a whole set of brand-new teeth in one visit. Until recently, the only option for replacing missing teeth was traditional implant methods requiring multiple appointments. But, same-day, also known as ‘All-On-Four‘ implants,…
Discoloured teeth. I bet you’re picturing yellow teeth or teeth stained deep brown at the roots. But discolouration can also be bright white. This may sound great – who doesn’t want whiter teeth? It’s true; a whiter smile is what everyone wants to achieve. But having pearly white stains dotted around your teeth can make…
Yes, you read that correctly. Dental Anxiety is a familiar struggle for most people. Recent studies concluded that 53% of the UK feel scared when visiting the dentist (Source: Dental Phobia UK). But, when the anxiety is so severe that it prevents you from visiting the dentist altogether, that’s what we call Dental Phobia (Dentophobia).
We are one of the few dental practices to offer Intravenous (IV) sedation in our area, and it’s one of the things we do best. If you’re thinking about getting a dental implant for a missing tooth, but you’re apprehensive about the procedure, sedation can work wonders to help you feel relaxed, whilst also…