Pumpkins, Fireworks, And The ‘c’ Word…

4 October 2018

Hi Everyone!

I hope you’ve all had a brilliant week so far – I can’t believe we’ve landed in October already! I’m going to miss the summer sunshine, but I can already hear my winter jumpers calling down from the loft – I can quickly forget about lounging in the sun when I’m snuggled up on the sofa in a jumper 5 times too big, cuddling a big mug of mulled wine (the healthy kind, of course)!

It’s a funny time of year, where events seem to spring up all over the place. Halloween at the end of the month, swiftly followed by the bonfires and fireworks, leading us nicely into C****mas! (Is it too early to mention the ‘C’ word!?) I don’t know if it’s just me, but Richard and I seem to breeze through the summer, not really making any plans – just going with the flow, throwing an ad-hoc BBQ every now and then, strolling down to the pub when the sun’s out. Then when it gets to this time of year, we have at least one solid plan in the diary for every weekend – I’m not complaining, I love it – it just seems that life becomes a lot more structured once September is out the way!

One thing I will definitely be doing over the next couple of weeks, is whitening my teeth ready for December and all the celebrations it brings! It’s something I nearly always manage to forget about, until I get ready to go out, and wish I’d put my trays in for a couple of nights! I whiten my teeth at home, which is the system we use at The Briars. I have custom made trays (which I guard with my life for fear of losing them!), which I put whitening gel into, and put in my mouth before I go to sleep. I found initially, it took around 2 weeks for my teeth the get to the shade I wanted, but now my top ups only usually take 2-3 nights. Whitening is a nice, easy, and non-invasive way to brighten up your smile – and well worth talking to your dentist about. The whitening gels you find online generally aren’t regulated and are not safe to use – your dentist will provide you gel which is safe to use, and suitable for you. If you have any questions, or want to know more – have a look at the Briars website, we’ve recently set up an instant messaging system on our website, so you can fire away with any questions! I’ve put the link at the bottom of the blog, in case you’re interested. If you want a brighter smile for December, now is the time to book in! 😊

On a completely separate note from all the fun Autumn starts to bring, you’ll be pleased to hear that the weather finally behaved itself and we managed to play our first ‘Briars’ game on Sunday! Our Briars girls played amazingly well against a very well established team (who have just come back down to league two from league one!) but we eventually lost 50-36. It was an interesting match, because it seemed to lay the foundations for us being a really solid team. That was our first league match, the first time we have played together – the first of many strong performances. I’ll keep you posted as to how we get on – keep an eye on in the Newbury Weekly News too – they often report on the matches, look out for our Briars green!

Have a lovely weekend everyone! (not long to go now!)

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.