And So The Adventure Begins…

25 October 2018

Hi everyone!

I hope you’ve all had a good start to the week, following a glorious autumn weekend – a welcome change from Storm Callum! I’m sorry there was no blog last week – I succumbed to one of the many sickness bugs going around, and had to abandon work for the latter part of the week – back to fighting fit now though, so back to the Briars Blog!

I don’t tend to plan my blogs in advance (I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing…) but I do usually have an idea of what I’m going to talk about – and at the beginning of last week, I was all primed and ready to start typing about all the exciting royal news that had hit the headlines! I still haven’t got all the excitement out of my system, so if you’re all on board – I’m going to carry on as if it’s still hot off the press.

Although it’s been a week, I’m sure Princess Eugenie and her new husband Jack are still floating on air following such a beautiful wedding day. The wind misbehaved, but I was so pleased the sun managed to shine for them all. Eugenie looked every inch the princess, in such a stunning, and unique wedding dress – a perfect way to encourage and inspire others to show people their scars. The flowers were incredible, the venue was stunning, and as usual, the pageboys and bridesmaids were priceless. And just as we’d all drawn a breath from that celebration, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hit us with another – news of a royal baby on the way. They too seem to be floating on air following the announcement, with lots of smiles and laughter on their tour of Australia – we wish them all the very best, and offer huge congratulations from our team here! I don’t know why it is, but weddings and babies seem to unite us – like it’s a universal reason to smile.

I remember the sheer happiness and excitement leading up to my own wedding like it was only yesterday. It’s funny that ever since that day, I have felt a million times more excited for new brides, knowing how much they have to look forward to on their big day – the dress, the atmosphere – and the soulmate waiting at the end of the aisle. For me, it was a feeling like no other – the start of a new journey. Hand on heart, it was the happiest day of my life – and you could see it was the same for Eugenie and Jack, the smiles on their faces said it all. Weddings are funny old things – so much stress and excitement in one go. I think it’s a way of testing you as a couple – if you can survive the lead up to the wedding, marriage will be a breeze!

2019 will bring happy times to the Briars, as we have our two of our very own brides to be! Beth, our practice manager will be walking down the aisle in May, and Eloise, who is part of our reception team will be tying the knot in August. The excitement levels are rising as the days are ticked off – we’ll all be preparing our livers for a busy couple of months (!) Beth has very kindly agreed to be my model for tooth whitening before the big day, which will hopefully give our patients an insight into the process that happens in between the before and after photos. She already has the beautiful smile she needs as the bride to be – but is keen to make it the brightest smile she can – I’ll keep you updated on her progress! If you’ve got a big occasion coming up, or are just interested in brightening up your smile, give us a call, or have a look at the whitening section of our website. It’s never too early to come in and have your teeth spruced up!

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Have a fabulous rest of the week, I think it’s set to feature a lot of sunshine, which makes a nice change for the half term week! 😊

Amy x

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I recently visited Briars Dental Practice in Newbury and had a truly excellent experience. From the moment I walked in, the receptionist greeted me warmly and made me feel welcome. The hygienist who saw me prior to my appointment with the dentist was very thorough and gave me some great advice on how to keep my teeth healthy.I was then seen by Richard, one of the dentists at the practice, and I have to say that he and his nurse were fantastic. They put me at ease throughout the whole procedure, were extremely professional and caring, and made sure that I was comfortable at all times. I was also impressed by their attention to detail and their willingness to take the time to answer all of my questions.In fact, I was so pleased with my experience that I would also like to mention another dentist named Richard who saw me previously. He too was excellent, very thorough and professional, and I felt very well taken care of during my appointments with him.Overall, I can't recommend Briars Dental Practice highly enough. The staff are all so friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and they really go above and beyond to make sure that their patients are well looked after. If you're looking for a great dental practice in Newbury, look no further than Briars.

Beatrice Andreea

12:07 11 May 23

Thank you for a wonderful experience, I am a coward when it comes to the dentist, Mr Nick French, put me at ease, and has the patience of a Saint. I would also say the dental nurse was I lovely lady who let me crush her hand while I was having my injections. I give Briars Dental Centre 10 out of 10, and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Jan Hamments

19:11 29 Jun 23

I had a hygienist appointment with Jo and her nurse, Suzanne. It was the first time I’d tried GBT and found the experience much more comfortable than usual. Jo and Suzanne really put me at ease and made sure I was happy throughout the treatment. It was good being able to clearly see the areas which I needed to improve on brushing and Jo gave me great tips. Would highly recommend

Lauren Jade

16:52 19 Jun 23

After such a positive experience today with Richard I thought it only fair to delete my previous review. I am a very nervous patient and not ashamed to say I cried before my appointment. Richard and his lovely dental nurse were so understanding and treated me with kindness and empathy. Richard explained everything to me and allowed me to go at my pace. All options for my next appointment were explained to me and I now have trust in Richard that I feel I will not need full sedation. I was in alot of pain prior to my appointment today along with an enormous amount of anxiety. Richard even explained to me how to breathe when having treatment- no other dentist has ever explained that to me before!Thank you again Richard and to your lovely dental nurse.

Mary Lovelock

15:03 24 Apr 23

I had my consultancy appointment with Chelsea today who looked after me very well. She was very friendly and easy to talk to and explained everything to me very nicely. And also answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease today and for future appointments. It was nice to meet you, and thank you.Glenn.

Glenn Cooper

22:20 23 May 23

I recently had to visit Richard Lineker as I'd broken a tooth.He and his lovely nurse Agata made me feel comfortable and explained what treatment I needed.They work extremely well as a team andmy treatment was painless.

Pauline Preston

13:59 12 Jul 23

Wanted to share my mother's thoughts of recent experience visiting Jo Craig hygienist."Jo was attentive , caring gentle and thorough today.I came out feeling fresh and motivated.Well looked after also by her lovely nurse Jenny."Angela Shaw.

Suzanne Hendry

11:03 21 Jul 23

I am very pleased with the treatment I received. After another dentist had told me the tooth had to be extracted, Mr Fady Khoury managed to save the tooth. The procedure was carried out in a very efficient and professional manner and I am very happy with the outcome.

Terence Marshall

16:03 24 Jul 23

Had an appointment with Chelsea today and it went very very well. Had my scans and photos done for Invisalign, which can be a bit awkward but she made it a comfortable experience. She was very friendly, welcoming, put me at ease and asked if I had any overall questions at that stage of the process. She was knowledgeable and explained everything I asked about. It's my first time at this clinic so I'm looking forward for my second appointment to discuss treatment. Great first impression from the moment I stepped through the door! Thanks!

Diana

11:01 31 Jul 23

A very happy customer! I had quite a lot of crooked and misaligned teeth so Victoria introduced me to Invisalign. She carefully created a program to give me the smile I wanted. In the end it took longer than we had expected but Victoria very diligently took me through every step of the process and she didn’t compromise on any part of the process to ensure I got the smile and teeth alignment we both wanted. A huge thank you to her and her assistant Jen who made every effort to make me feel comfortable throughout. Highly recommended.San

San James

17:16 02 Aug 23

My visit to Richard last week went well. He identified that x rays hadn’t been taken for 3 years, and showed me the images, interpreting the results carefully and explaining the steps that may be required as treatment. I am disappointed that I will need to have another consultation to confirm if a root canal is needed. Warning: if you do need a consultation with the endodontist, you will need to pay in advance. I couldn’t do that on the day, but I will be booking in to have this followed up as soon as I can. I will need my own teeth for many more years!

Emma Mulholland

15:31 18 Oct 23

Over the years I`ve found that the Briars delivers consistently high quality dental care and yesterday was no exception. I recieved first class root canal treatment by Dr. Richard Condon and team. Everything was explained carefully and despite my misconceptions was delivered pain free. I have no hesitation in recommending the Briars.

Mark Batten

10:42 24 Oct 23

Having just completed a course of treatment with The Briars I can strongly recommend Fady and his team. Thank you for your straightforward and thorough approach, and for providing treatment in a stress-free environment.