Why I May Feel Judged at the Dentist’s — Even When Nobody Is Judging Me
Understanding the emotions behind shame, fear and dental visits – and how open communication and empathy make all the difference.
Avoid Amputation…If You Haven’t Had it Already
Straight to the point: Tooth extraction is a form of amputation. If you are having a tooth removed you are actually losing a part of your body; in fact, a fully grown and functioning organ, most of the times with some surrounding tissues as well.
Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes – Which one is best for me?
With so many oral hygiene products on the market, what should you choose, and does it really matter? At Bridgeways Dental, we highly recommend that you brush your teeth twice a day using an electric toothbrush rather than a bog-standard manual. Here’s why:
A Better Dental Practice in Southampton
Finding the right place for you and your family to receive your dental care can be difficult, because there are so many choices. We know that you don’t have the time to “shop around” visiting a different dental practice every six months until you find the one that fits…
5 Dental Myths – True or False
We often hear lots of misconceptions from our patients when it comes to dental health. So what are these myths and are they true or false? Our Dental Practice Manager, Stacey, addresses these issues once and for all.
Britt’s Front of House Story
Hi All, Here’s a short post from me… I started working at the practice in December, after moving down to Southampton from up north. Although I was very excited to embark on a new adventure, I was also very nervous! Having never worked in the dentistry industry before, I had no idea what to expect […]
Why I Love Being a Dental Nurse
This week we thought we would throw the blog over to Caroline, who has been with us at Bridgeways Dental for the past five months. Her enthusiasm and passion for dental nursing is infectious, and we are pleased to have her helping to put you all at ease and assisting in your care. Hi I’m […]
Congratulations Baiba!!
Congratulations! We would like to congratulate one of our dental nurses Baiba Akule for receiving the prestigious David Baird prize at the Eastleigh College VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) Annual awards ceremony to recognise achievements of both students and staff throughout the year. The David Baird Prize is awarded to one outstanding dental nursing student […]
Not Just Counting Numbers… Your dental health check is more than meets the eye!
Regular dental check ups are essential to maintain healthy teeth and gums. This is why the team at Bridgeways Dental recommend that you visit twice a year. A lot goes on in that appointment, and it’s not just checking your teeth for cavities. Your dentist will start by having a short discussion with you about […]
Welcome to Bridgeways Dental Blog
Welcome to the new website of Bridgeways Dental and this, our new blog. We will be posting information and updates about the practice here from time to time and we will also use it as a place to add extra information to help you with your choices. We hope you enjoy reading our news updates […]