We are now able to see patients for emergency and urgent dental care.
If you have a dental emergency, please contact us, and we will help you through the next steps.
Please note that visiting The Briars during the COVID-19 pandemic will be a different experience. We have new procedures in place to ensure our patient and staff safety. Before you visit us for your next appointment, you MUST read our Reopening Policy and email us an up to date medical history and COVID screening form.
For all other patients who are either experiencing dental pain that can be managed at home, or are looking for general dental help and advice during this time of isolation, we have provided some helpful resources and updates below, or contact us for further assistance.
Dear patients, We are really pleased to inform you that we reopened the practice on the 27th of May to start to see people with emergency dental problems. We would like to thank you for your patience and support throughout the period of temporary closure and for your on-going support whilst the practice systems get…
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Oral Health Care Dear patients, We hope you are well and keeping safe in these unprecedented times. As you are aware, we have been temporarily unable to provide routine dental treatment or offer face to face care due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, the practice is not closed and you are welcome to contact us…
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Dear patients, We are writing to update you in respect of the dental practice. The Government’s Chief Dental Officer has issued guidance to dentists in preparation for the Prime Minister’s statement last night. Accordingly we have temporarily suspended any routine and non-essential dental treatment, and will remain available to provide advice and urgent/emergency dental treatment…
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Dear patients, We are writing to let you know that we are open as usual and carrying on as normal whilst taking any steps to keep ourselves and our patients safe. We understand what a worrying time this is, it goes without saying that COVID-19 has led to a unique and rapidly evolving situation. To…
Read more »I would like to thank Vicki and Laura for fixing my broken tooth and filling yesterday. They were exceptionally kind in making me feel relaxed under such difficult circumstances. Best wishes,Lyndie
Very comfortable and safe experience my recent visit to you was. Thank you for all your care. E. Fenston
I would like to thank you for your efforts to provide a safe environment for dentistry. I would like to commend them for their courtesy and professionalism in this new situation. I felt very safe and I hope that they did too. S. Kerr
The new reception procedure was straightforward with no hassle and to all intents and purposes almost ‘normal’. Marcus
The staff were very friendly and helpful, explaining everything clearly. I felt like the treatment was completely tailored to me and they knew what would be suitable for my skin type more than I did. G. Chaloner
I undertook Invisalign treatment with Dr Holden. It was the best thing I have ever done, Pain free, straight forward and most importantly invisible. Vicki
My time in the dental chair was totally painless, Nick and his lovely nurse Kasia made me feel at ease (so much so I managed to doze off for a short time) Mr Preston
I just wanted to say that the implant has been really good – actually bliss – the bridge was my bête noir. I couldn’t been more grateful for the care and outcome of your treatment. Anonymous
Thank you to the Briars for giving me the perfect smile for my wedding! I highly recommend the practice! Mrs Hawkins
A short note to send my sincere thanks to Nick French for helping me overcome my 30 plus year fear of dentistry! Karen
I just wanted to say thank you for doing such a grand job with my fillings yesterday! Julia
Thank you for fitting the Somnowell Snore Guard and how professional the services was right form the first assessment... Karl
Thank you for doing a super job on my filling – looks so much better :) Kate
Thank you for being kind and dealing with my terror and silly behaviour of not having been to a dentist in so long. Margaret
Thanks for my lovely new tooth, now I can feel my mouth again, it feels great!
Just a brief note to say how much I appreciate the fact that you fitted me into your busy schedule yesterday... David
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with all the the work you have done with my teeth and mouth generally. David
Keep up the good work and hope we meet again sometime. Pearl