Calm Your Fears With Dental Sedation Do you feel nervous or anxious before visiting your dentist? Or does your fear of dental treatment prevent you from seeing your dentist altogether? If you answered yes to the above, have you ever considered Dental Sedation? It can help anxious patients who would otherwise struggle to…
Invisalign or Braces? What’s the Best Choice for Your Smile? If you’re considering braces to straighten your teeth or if your dentist has recommended them to improve your dental health, the next step is to choose which method to go with. While many options are available, this blog will compare Invisalign and traditional braces.…
“Does My Tooth Need to Be Pulled?” In our modern times, the need for tooth extractions has significantly reduced. As dentists, we always try to find ways to protect your natural teeth, as they are much more valuable than any artificial replacements. Nevertheless, there are instances where tooth extraction becomes a necessary step to…
Do Teeth Whitening Products Work? We all want a brighter smile, and there are countless whitening products out there promising to fulfil our dreams. But do these products deliver on their claims? In our latest blog post, we’ll delve into this question. Whether you’re strolling down your local high street or browsing through…
“How Can I Improve My Smile?” Have you been wanting to improve your smile lately? Well, you’re not the only one. A study conducted in the UK in 2019 revealed that 1-in-5 participants felt more self-conscious about their smile than their body, hair or skin (The Independent). It’s often the first thing people notice…
Can My Dentist Put Me to Sleep During Treatment? If you experience dental anxiety or have concerns about an upcoming dental procedure, you might be curious about the possibility of being put to sleep by your dentist. We are pleased to inform you that certified dentists throughout the UK can sedate you, although not…
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).
In some cases, oral surgery may need to be performed in the interests of your oral and dental health. Here at The Bristol Dental Practice, we’re experienced at performing oral surgery, whether it’s before dental implants treatment to graft new bone, to place dental implants, or to remove wisdom teeth or failing teeth. Read…
Benefits of attending the dentist on a Saturday and/or Sunday! Many dental practices in Bristol (and across the wider United Kingdom) are typically only open Monday to Friday, during conventional working hours i.e. 9am – 5pm. For many people, this historical practice has been more than suitable. However, for an ever-growing part of the…
Root Canal Treatment Bristol by The Bristol Dental Practice Bristol At some point in our life there comes a time where we will be bothered with painful tooth decay and when dentists break the news that you are a viable candidate for a ‘root canal’ treatment. You may have asked two raging questions: “Is it painful?”…