We are open for all appointments! As from Monday 12 th April 2021, England exited the 3 rd national lockdown with businesses returning to work, reopening their doors, and resuming business as normal. We have also been open providing patient care following additional dental specific guidelines, increased covid safety protocols, wearing enhanced PPE and following…
Dental and needle phobia In this article we will be discussing how to overcome both dental and needle phobia, we acknowledge that both are common in the population, but we know we can help you overcome them! Why do some of us become anxious when we know we need to go to the dentist,…
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…
Yes! We are still open, and we are a safe place to provide care for your teeth! Maybe it is coming up to your 3, 6 or 12 monthly routine appointment, or you are having trouble with a tooth? You may be considering that we are in the middle of a pandemic and naturally…
Sedation for nervous patients What is sedation? Dental Sedation is usually provided via your vein, otherwise known as intravenous (or IV), but it can also be given per your mouth, nose or through a mask. At The Bristol Dental Practice we usually offer IV, but as every patient is individual, therefore depending on the…
Spot the signs of Gum Disease Regular oral and dental hygiene appointments play a large part in your overall personal health and well-being. Here, we present you with just a few great reasons as to why our team at The Bristol Dental practice recommend you have them with us! What does a dental hygienist actually…
Lockdown update 5th January 2021: Following the Government announcement on the 4th January 2021 that we are again in a National lockdown, we can confirm that we will remain open and all appointments can go ahead as planned. Please be assured that we have strict protocols in place to keep you safe whilst you are at…
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Following updated legal advice regarding the provision of urgent dental treatment, we are now in a position to begin arranging face to face urgent care where appropriate. We will be in touch with patients who have experienced a dental problem during lockdown who are on our priority list. As we are sure you…
Important COVID-19 Information As the situation has developed over the past weeks, it is with great sadness that we have had to temporarily close The Bristol Dental Practice. The situation around COVID-19 has developed rapidly and there is now a nationwide order from the Chief Dental Officer for England mandating the closure of all primary…
Important COVID-19 Information Dear patient, We are living through a very challenging time for many people and, as you can imagine, the Coronavirus outbreak represents a very unique challenge to us a dental practice. As the situation has developed over the weekend and early this week, it is with great sadness we have taken the…