Hi everyone! I don’t even know where to start – plenty to say, but where to begin? I suppose I should really start by asking how you all are? From the bottom of my heart, I hope you are all keeping well, staying safe, and managing to look after yourselves during this surreal time. It…
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We look forward to welcoming you back to The Briars for your upcoming appointments. As you might expect, there have been some changes to our policies and procedures. We would ask that if you have a dental problem at the moment, that you please let us know. As there is still a need to reduce…
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To all my patients, I hope you are all keeping safe and well. I have been missing you all and hope to get back in the surgery soon. Since we had to put down tools and stay at home all our lives have changed so dramatically. I find myself home schooling and feel lucky to…
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24/03/20 Hi everyone! Probably a daft question to ask how everyone’s doing, but I’ll go ahead and ask anyway! I really hope you’re all ok, no matter what situation this lockdown has put you in. Right now, I’m feeling this weird mix of sadness, fear, and uncertainty – which is probably the same for…
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17/03/20 Hi everyone! I hope you’re all keeping well during this really unsettling time. No one seems to know their up from their down at the moment – the world is so full of uncertainty and worry. We all came into work this morning with the same ‘weird’ feeling hanging in the air. Social distancing…
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Hi everyone! After nine amazing months at home with my gorgeous little lad, I am back, full of beans and full of blogging inspiration! You’ll have to bear with me, as my last blog was all the way back in the Summer (remember Summer?) – and I have so much to write about it’s unreal….
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Fond Farewell After 25 years at The Briars, last month Dr Nigel Foot rest his dental mirror for the last time. Partner, mentor, colleague, friend, confidante & esteemed Endodontist, he will be greatly missed by patients, peers & of course his team at the Briars. Nigel has been a hugely admired Dentist, known for his…
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Coffee For A Cause Macmillan’s ‘World’s Biggest Coffee’ morning takes place on Friday 27th of September and we are delighted to say that we will once again be participating All our patients and family and friends are welcome to pop in for some cake – All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support Charity. If you…
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Happy Tuesday everyone, I hope you all had a good weekend. It seems like we said goodbye to summer with a beautiful hot day on Saturday and then hello to autumn with the rain clouds on Sunday… Two completely different weather extremes over the weekend and the rain seems to have set in this week….
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Hello everyone! I hope you have all enjoyed these lovely few days of sunshine before the weather starts to turn and autumn is upon us. I must admit I do love this time of the year when the leaves start to turn golden and the sun is often shining. We get our chimney swept in…
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