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?”…
What Causes Tooth Cavities? The Bristol Dental Practice Explains Dental caries (caries is Latin for “rottenness”), also known as tooth decay, cavities, or caries, is breakdown of teeth due to the activities of bacteria. The cavities may be a number of different colours from yellow to black. Symptoms may include pain and difficulty with eating. Complications may include inflammation of the tissue around the…
Teeth Whitening Advice By Bristol Dentist Practice Teeth whitening refers to the process of whitening the colour of teeth. Teeth lose their colour with age, intake of coffee, tea, smoking, soft drinks, and antibiotics. The mineral fluoride is also responsible for yellowing of teeth. Teeth whitening, done in a professional dental setting is a safe,…