It’s estimated that dental phobia affects around 36% of the population, with 12% admitting they have a severe fear of the dentist. Trying to find remedies for anxiety and pain during dental procedures is something humans have been doing for thousands of years, as we’ll come to discuss later in this blog. In 2022, it’s…
If you’re someone who feels their heart rate go up at the thought of going to the dentist, you may benefit from the experience of a compassionate team who really want to help. Read on to learn more about how we can help you overcome your nerves and the amazing IV (intravenous) sedation treatment tool. …
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…
Having a fear of the dentist is one of the most common phobias around, and much of the reason these anxieties exist is down to the unfriendly-looking, clinical dental practice environments of the past. Today, it’s a very different story. Practices like The Bristol Dental Practice are often warm and inviting environments that go out…
In the UK, it’s estimated that around half of adults are frightened of the dentist. In some cases, this phobia is so powerful that it prevents individuals from coming in and having a check-up. This puts patients at significant risk of dental problems ranging from decay and gum disease to mouth cancer and enamel erosion.…
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…