Wednesday 21 September 2011

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my favourite bar-brennans in belfast


some people might know this bar better as the beaten docket,its on the corner of amelia street,facing the crown bar.if your looking for something to eat,well there are plenty of shops that sell food,this is a bar with characters and personalitys and great craic,just what i like in a bar,dont go in here looking a 5 star meal and gourmet chefs.
but if your looking for a laugh,some music and great company,then brennans on a friday and saturday is the bar for you.all ages and some great personalitys,like big jim,benny and aul geordie and behind the bar,wee gerard,anto and dark cloud (marty),so called because he never smiles apparently??the night we were there big jim had us in stiches,(laughter)with some of his tales and banter.i highly recommend brennans to anyone out for a night in belfast.........it was an experience and highly enjoyable


http://brennansbar.co.uk

Tuesday 20 September 2011

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finding the best dentist in belfast










If you're looking for a dentist in belfast, you're actually spoiled for choice (unlike some parts of the UK where patients are forced to wait long periods for dental appointments). In addition to general dentists in the belfast area, you can find a whole list of cosmetic dentists, orthodontists, and paediatric dentists, together with a number of nationally recognised experts who specialise in areas such as oral surgery and periodontics.
 With so many dentists to choose from in the belfast area, many local dental patients can feel overwhelmed by the sheer choice available. In these situations, many people simply choose the nearest dentist, the cheapest, or one that a friend or family member recommends.


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Yet with such a golden opportunity to find exactly the type of service you're looking for, it just doesn't make sense to go with the easiest option. By walking through the simple process below, you'll be able to ensure that you find the right dentist for you and your family, whether you live in the centre of belfast or in the surrounding area. 
In order to ensure you make a sound decision and find the best dentist in belfast, you need to do three things: 1. work out what you're looking for, 2. develop a list of prospective dentists in belfast, and 3. narrow down your list to just one or two dentists that you'll actually book appointments with.
The first step  is to work out what you're looking for in a dentist. Ideally the best way to do this is to sit down with a pen and paper for a few minutes and list everything that's important to you.
One of the main things to consider is whether you'd like to choose a private or an NHS dentist for your treatment in belfast. NHS dentists are typically cheaper than private ones and there are plenty of these available in the area  As is other parts of the UK, there may be times when you have to wait to get an appointment with an NHS dentist, although this should be less of a problem in belfast than in more isolated areas of the country. Additionally, the range of treatments available on the NHS may be restricted, so this is something else to consider when you're thinking about your budget for dental care.
Once you've thought about whether an NHS dentist or private one would suit you better, the next thing to focus on is whether you are looking for particular skills or specialities from your dentist. These might include such things as specialisations in orthodontics or paediatric dentistry (for your children) as well as cosmetic dentistry, or dealing with nervous patients, if that is a priority for you. As mentioned above, you can find specialists from all of the main branches of dentistry in belfast, as well as a number of visiting specialists who offer appointments in the area on a regular basis.
Another section on your list of needs should centre on your lifestyle requirements. These can include things like the ideal location of your dentist (dentists listed as being "in belfast" may actually be out of the town centre, In addition to location, you'll also need to consider your schedule and think about when you'll most likely be able to see your dentist.  
Finally, as you come to the end of your list of needs, note down anything else that will determine your choice of dentist. Do you have strong preferences regarding facilities? Is the latest equipment an important factor for you? Do you need to be able bring in your own music to help you relax? You might also want to consider whether you're looking for a dentist that shares your attitude to health care. For example, you may be looking for a dentist that provides white mercury-free fillings and who prefers to limit the number of x-rays to the minimum in the interests of your overall health. Whatever is important to you, add it to your list here.
Once you've completed your list of needs, the next step to finding the best dentist in belfast is to create a list of prospects to choose from. There are three main ways of doing this: using the internet, checking the Yellow Pages, and asking family and friends. Of these, the easiest and most convenient is to use the internet. Choose your favourite search engine (Google, Yahoo or Bing) and look for listings of dentists in belfast, as well as additional information that may help you to make your decision (such as user experiences, reviews, etc). Also, have a look at any dentists websites that come up, as you'll also be able to learn a lot from these, although, surprisingly, many dentists in belfast don't seem to have their own websites!
Although you won't be able to find as much information as when using the internet, the belfast Yellow Pages can still be quite useful. One of the benefits of using the Yellow Pages is that it makes finding telephone numbers easy (for some reason, as well as lacking websites, it's also often difficult to find the phone numbers for a number of dentists in belfast when searching online! If you don't have a copy of the Yellow Pages for belfast, you can find lists of phone numbers on the dental directory and NHS sites for belfast.)
Finally, after checking the internet and Yellow Pages, it's a good idea to ask family, friends and other people you know about which dentists they recommend. This can be especially useful when you have particular needs (such as being a nervous patient, etc) and know someone in a similar situation. Good dentists rapidly attract positive word of mouth, so pay attention to what others are saying about their dentists in belfast. You might even consider travelling a little further out  if you hear of a particularly good dentist outside belfast town centre. One thing to be careful of, however, is assuming that a dentist will suit you just because he or she suits someone else: we all have different needs. After writing out your list of preferences, you should now be quite clear on what's important to you when looking for a dentist.
By now you're now ready to narrow down your list of prospects further to find the best dentist for you. There are several ways to do this. Firstly, consider the conversations you've already had about dentists with your family and friends. Can what you've already learned help you to cross some dentists off your list, or place others at the top? When you've thought about this, have a look at the dentists' websites and see what impression you get. You should be able to develop a clearer picture of what services they offer and what it's like to receive treatment there. If the dentist doesn't have a website, this process will be more difficult for you and you're going to have to call them or pay them a visit to find the information you need. 
Before you contact the dentist's clinic, make a list of your questions in advance and check to see that you've covered everything from your list of needs. Use the telephone to trim down your list of prospects to the final few. When you've done so, it's time to visit the last remaining clinics in belfast to get a sense of whether you'd like to be treated there. Meet the team, talk to the dentist, have a look around and notice how the patients seem. Are they relaxed and in a good mood, or do they seem nervous? Together with the results of your earlier research, this step should provide you with information you need to chose one or two dentists for the final step in the process: making an appointment.
In the absence of comprehensive ratings system for dentists, the best way to determine if a particular dentist is right for you (or not!) is to schedule an appointment. This first appointment will probably just be for a consultation and a brief look at your teeth, or perhaps a simple cleaning. Use this opportunity to ask the dentist any final questions you might have and to get a sense of whether you feel you can relax with and trust the dentist. If at this stage you feel some misgivings or if there are any problems, it's better to move onto one of the other dentists from your list and schedule an appointment there. If, however, everything seems right and you feel positive about this new dentist then well done! It looks like you might have just have found your new dentist in belfast!
By following this process: thinking through your needs, developing a list of prospective dentists in the belfast area, triming them down to the final few, and then getting direct experience of being treated by them, you'll be sure to find the best option for you, while avoiding the problems so many other people face when dealing with a dentist that simply wasn't the right choice for them from the start.


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