Time is marching on – I can’t quite believe we’re nearly in February. It does feel like an awful lot has happened already this year though – it’s been a busy 2024 so far at Brightside, so I thought I’d share a few of the things we’ve been getting up to.First up, we must congratulate […]
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Marching on
January 31st, 2024The complete guide to choosing the right toothpaste
January 25th, 2024It’s become a bit of a minefield in choosing the best toothpaste for your needs as there are so many different types in the shops. There are four types that you’re likely to come across: cavity fighters, gum guardians, sensitivity soothers, and smile brighteners. We’ll uncover what makes them tick and how they can help […]
Read moreShould you use an electric toothbrush?
January 17th, 2024Oral hygiene is an essential aspect of maintaining good health. While many people may understand the importance of brushing and flossing, the type of tools you use can significantly impact your overall dental health. The Importance of Brushing: Brushing your teeth is a fundamental step in maintaining oral health. It serves several crucial purposes: Plaque Removal: Plaque, […]
Read moreA long, long time ago
December 14th, 202312 years ago, we were settling in for the festive season having celebrated Kate and William’s wedding, seen New Zealand finally win the Rugby World Cup, and witnessed the birth of the game Minecraft. Feels like an awfully long time ago, doesn’t it? 12 years is a long stretch by anyone’s standards, and that’s why Caroline, our […]
Read moreYes, we do accept referrals!
December 7th, 2023I was speaking to one of our long-term patients the other day – she’s been coming to see us for years. But I was somewhat shocked by the direction the conversation took. Turns out she wasn’t aware that we accept new patients, so her partner – who had wanted to become a patient at our […]
Read moreCelebrations at Brightside
November 25th, 2023The festive season is just around the corner, but we’re starting the celebrations early today at Brightside, with plenty to feel joyful about. First up, we need to congratulate Minal – our Brightside Team Member of the Quarter. Minal only joined us in May, and has quickly become a popular and important part of our […]
Read moreNot just standing up, squatting too!
November 16th, 2023Cancer. Sadly in 2023, it’s something that has touched all of our lives in some way, whether that’s personally, or through friends and family. And at Brightside, a particular cancer we play close attention to is mouth cancer, which we check for signs of during every single dental assessment we do. November is Mouth Cancer […]
Read moreBrightside Dental Smile of the Month November 2022
November 8th, 2022Conor visited Brightside Dental as he was unhappy with the appearance of his front left discoloured tooth. Following a consultation with Dr Ronit Patel and a discussion of all the available treatment options, Conor chose to have a root canal treatment followed by internal and external bleaching of the discoloured tooth. The root canal treatment […]
Read moreBrightside Dental Smile of the Month October 2022
October 18th, 2022Liam first visited Brightside Dental in 2021, after being recommended by a friend who had cosmetic dental treatment with us. Liam knew what he wanted to change about his smile. His front teeth had become worn and discoloured over time. This left him unhappy with the colour of his teeth and the spaces between them. […]
Read moreBrightside Dental Smile of the Month September 2022
September 13th, 2022Sam first visited Brightside Dental in 2021, having found us on Instagram. Prior to this, she had a consultation elsewhere and also considered online ‘direct to consumer’ treatment. She was impressed with the examples we were able to show her of successful treatment we had carried out similar to what she was looking for, and chose […]
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