Better dental health starts with a regular check-up.

Dental problems are always easier to deal with sooner rather than later. That’s why we’ll regularly ask you to visit our Bristol dental surgery for an examination. We’ll check that your teeth and gums are healthy, discuss any problems you might be experiencing, and ensure that if there is anything requiring urgent attention, you get treatment quickly.

For whiter, tartar-free teeth, regular hygiene appointments are essential.

Tartar is the yellow or brown build-up that is difficult to remove at home. Careful brushing and flossing help, but a professional scale and polish at our Fishponds dental practice can remove tartar that has already built up, leaving your teeth feeling fresh and clean.

Repairing the damage of tooth decay is an important part of dental care.

Regular brushing – and regular visits to your Bristol dentist – can help keep decay at bay, but if it does occur, a filling may be the simplest solution.

Amalgam fillings are the silver or metal fillings most commonly used in NHS treatments, offering strength and durability.

The fillings no one else can see.

White fillings are available as part of private dental treatment and can also be offered to NHS patients in certain cases, such as when the filling is required on the front teeth. White fillings blend with your natural tooth colour, offering a more discreet solution.

Protection against the infection that leads to tooth loss.

At the heart of every tooth is a root. When the blood or nerve supply becomes infected, the result can be severe pain and even tooth loss. Root canal treatments at our Bristol dental surgery involve carefully removing the infection, filling the root canal, and then sealing the tooth to prevent future infection. Treatment typically takes two or three visits, depending on complexity.

Crowded mouth or irreparable tooth damage?

If a decayed or damaged tooth cannot be repaired – or if your mouth is simply too crowded – we’ll carry out an extraction. This is usually done at our Fishponds practice using a local anaesthetic, ensuring the procedure is as comfortable as possible. If an extraction is more complex (for example, because of the position of the tooth), we may refer you to a local hospital for specialist care.

For a stronger, longer-lasting solution, crowns can protect and restore a tooth.

A crown is a cap that sits over a real tooth, shielding it from further damage. We offer a variety of crown types, including ceramic and porcelain, but for back teeth that need extra durability, a metal crown often provides the strongest and longest-lasting option.

The clever halfway house between a filling and a crown.

Inlays are bonded and moulded to back teeth where there may be damage or minor fractures, but not enough to require a full crown. Composite inlays can be colour-matched to your teeth, making them a popular, discreet option.