Here at CK Dental practice in Bristol, we don’t want anyone to be scared of going to the dentist and we make every effort to ensure that our practice is as relaxed and welcoming as possible. However, there is such a thing as dentalphobia, which is an irrational fear of going to the dentist. Staff […]

A study carried out towards the end of last year showed that footballers had worse oral health than the average person in the UK, and researchers claim this could have a negative impact on their ability to perform on the football pitch. Here at CK Dental practice in Bristol, we see a lot of patients […]

We’ve all got our new year diet and exercise regime sorted, and after the Christmas excess we can’t wait to get on it. But have you thought about compiling a list of new year resolutions for your teeth? It might sound silly, but with “good teeth” ranking high on everyone’s list of most attractive qualities […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and for many of us that means letting go of all our food (and drink) hang-ups and gorging on mince pies, mulled wine, chocolate and all manner of sweet and savoury treats. While it’s nice to give yourself a break every now and again, it’s important to remember that […]

OK, so it’s probably too late for this year, but for many of us the idea of having bright, white teeth – at Christmas time or any other – would be a dream come true. However, lots of people who secretly aspire to having their teeth whitened put of doing so time and time again […]

‘Metal mouth’, ‘brace face’… most of us can remember the playground nicknames that brace wearers were called. However, increasing numbers of adults are turning to braces in their desire for the perfect smile. The rise in demand for adult orthodontics is a reflection of the increased confidence that comes with having perfectly straight teeth and […]

Leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has welcomed the recent announcement by the Commons Health Select Committee that ‘bold and urgent’ action is needed to tackle child health issues, with a sugar tax as a key measure. Compelling evidence was presented to the committee that a sugar tax would protect children from two […]

There has been a lot of media attention devoted to the dangers of teeth whitening recently, with reports that some beauty salons are continuing to offer the service illegally, even after having been prosecuted for doing so. This has understandably caused a lot of consternation among the general public, especially as the popularity of teeth […]

For most of the patients we see here at CK Dental in Bristol who are suffering from missing teeth, the one thing that is holding them back from opting for dental implants over dentures, or ‘false teeth’, is the cost. There is no denying that implants do come at a much higher price point than […]

We make a big deal of our Invisalign invisible braces system here at CK Dental in Bristol, but it may not be obvious to you, the patient, why Invisalign is preferable to traditional braces for teeth straightening. With that in mind, we wanted to outline exactly how Invisalign compares to metal braces, weighing up the […]