Teeth grinding (or bruxism) is becoming an increasingly common problem for people – both children and adults. What we have found at Brightside Dental over the past few weeks is that a significantly increased number of people are suffering from teeth grinding – including a number of members of our team. This is likely to […]
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May 20th, 2020Why Are Braces For Adults Becoming More Popular?
September 5th, 2019There was a recent BBC news story that reported that increasing numbers of adults are choosing to have orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth and improve their smile. See the story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-49183879 Ketan Shah Brightside Dental’s principal dentist discusses this subject further here : https://youtu.be/tSKAWgKKvSU At Brightside Dental, we can confirm we are definitely seeing more […]
Read moreBrightside Smile Of The Month August 2019
August 14th, 2019Rosa came to Brightside Dental on the recommendation of family members who had seen us for treatment. She was unhappy with her smile and in particular the crooked upper teeth and also the colour. It impacted her confidence and meant she avoided smiling in public. We looked at various treatment options and Rosa opted for […]
Read moreTreatment For Sensitive Teeth
August 6th, 2019In our last blog, we discussed some of the most common causes of sensitive teeth. You can see that here : https://www.brightsidedental.co.uk/blog/treatments/dental-advice/6-reasons-your-teeth-may-be-sensitive/ Treatment to help with sensitivity depends on the cause of the problem. A simple first line measure is to try using a desensitising toothpaste, of which there are various brands available, the most common […]
Read more6 Reasons Your Teeth May Be Sensitive
July 29th, 2019Tooth sensitivity or root sensitivity is a very common and often treatable condition. If your teeth feel uncomfortable or painful after having acidic, cold, or sweet foods and drinks, then you have sensitive teeth. Simple oral healthcare routines like switching to a desensitising toothpaste can reduce the sensitivity issue. If the problem is severe or […]
Read moreBrightside Dental Smile Of The Month July 2019
July 16th, 2019Emma first came to Brightside Dental as she was unhappy with her smile. She had braces as a teenager but her teeth had moved out of line and it was impacting her confidence. See Emma share her story: https://youtu.be/6_qr9mkg0Rg As with many adults we see at the practice for teeth straightening, Emma’s teeth had moved following […]
Read moreThe Effects Of Alcohol On Teeth
July 2nd, 2019When you’re out on a Friday or Saturday night, understandably the last thing on your mind is likely to be your teeth. Most people are familiar with tooth decay and the causes of it – the main one being consumption of sugar containing food and drinks. However, if you’re out drinking and have drinks without […]
Read moreWhat Are The Signs & Symptoms And Treatments For A Cracked Tooth?
June 17th, 2019There can be a number of different causes of a cracked tooth and it is important to know that many of us naturally have small cracks within our teeth, which often will never be an issue. However concerns occur when cracks cause damage to our teeth or lead to pain. Brightside Dental’s principal dentist […]
Read moreBrightside Dental Smile Of The Month June 2019
June 11th, 2019Miriam has been coming to Brightside for many years for her dental care. In 2009, we replaced some failing crowns and fillings with 4 new crowns. Around 2015, one of the crowned teeth had some issues due to gum problems which meant it moved out of […]
Read moreNational Smile Month 2019
May 14th, 2019National Smile Month is a campaign by the Oral Health Foundation and runs from May 13th to June 13th this year. It’s the longest running campaign of this type with the aim of promoting dental health as well as creating a healthier and happier world. Brightside Dental’s principal dentist speaks about the campaign here: https://youtu.be/C3oWlZSBLqI National […]
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