The three best dental practices in Bristol for 2020 have been revealed.
The Bristol Dental Practice, Queen Square Dental Clinic and Horfield Dental Care were all ranked as the three best practices by ThreeBestRated.
The website used a rigorous 50-point inspection to determine the top three, which included factors such as price, local reviews, trading standards, history and customer satisfaction.
Now coronavirus lockdown restrictions have been eased, each of these practices is available for appointments.
Here's a look at why the top three practices are worth your time and why they stand out from the rest.
The Bristol Dental Practice
According to ThreeBestRated, Bristol Dental Practice is the city's only dental practice which is open seven days a week.
It also rated highly for services, legitimacy and overall business.
It went on to say: "Patients are treated by their multi-disciplinary, specialist dental team in their gorgeous, listed, five-storey Georgian townhouse on Queen Square, located in the heart of Bristol’s city centre.
"They offer a free 30-minute consultation with a treatment coordinator.
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One reviewer noted that he was seen 'promptly and without any hassle' after he needed a number of emergency appointments.
The review read: "In all, I saw 3 dentists and without exception, each was very sympathetic, polite, gentle and informative."
After also making the top three last year, Dr Jonathan Cochrane, owner of the The Bristol Dental Practice, said "Our entire team works tirelessly to provide first-class patient care and so to be recognised for our efforts is an amazing morale booster."
Queen Square Dental Clinic
Queen Square Dental Clinic also ranked highly for its services, business hours and having a 'highly-trained and caring' team.
ThreeBestRated says: "Complimentary consultation available. Focuses on high-quality dental treatments, cosmetic dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics & Implantology.
"Free test available. Provides the most advanced treatments, the most beautiful and natural smiles and to have the most highly-trained and caring team of people."
One glowing review on the website adds: "Service is the best and the staff is very friendly. I had an implant and since the first appointment, they made sure all the process was perfect and they explain and show you the x-rays for a piece of mind.
"The implant is of high quality and top service."
Horfield Dental Care
Horfield Dental Care, located at the top of Gloucester Road, received the highest ratings possible for services, experience and legitimacy.
ThreeBestRated also noted that the highly experienced team pay particular attention to nervous patients and put them at ease.
The website said: "Highly experienced and strive to provide the highest quality, up-to-date and state of the art dental treatments tailored to their patient’s needs.
"They will work closely with patients to put them at ease at all times, and pay particular attention to nervous patients.
"Complete confidentiality will be maintained at all times within their duty of care."
One reviewer praised the team there, saying: "I recently had my front tooth removed and an implant fitted to replace it.
"Dr Chan and all the staff at the surgery were fantastic. I had a number of appointments throughout the process to keep me well informed of the whole process and to make sure everything was going smoothly.
"I’m delighted with the result, can’t recommend these guys enough."
Owner and principal Phillip Chan said: "Since taking over the practice in 2014 we have formed a friendly and ambitious team which strives to provide the highest quality of care."
