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Brightside Dental Smile of the Month November 2022

Conor 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 was completed in one session, and then the whitening process was carried out over a few months, under regular review.

This was a minimally invasive and conservative treatment approach to improve the health and aesthetics of the discoloured tooth.

Other options would have included porcelain veneers or a crown (which requires preparation of the external surface of the tooth), but as you can see from the final outcome, taking a conservative approach can get excellent results.

Conor’s treatment consisted of:

  • Comprehensive examination including radiographs and digital photographs
  • Discussion of all options for improving the look of the discoloured front left tooth
  • Root canal treatment on the upper left front tooth
  • Internal and external bleaching (whitening) to naturally improve the colour of the tooth
  • Final restoration and polishing to seal the tooth

Here’s what Conor had to say about his treatment:

If you would like to know more about how we could help improve your smile, you can phone the practice at 020 88884401 or email:[email protected].

Brightside Dental Smile of the Month September 2022

Sam 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 to go ahead with Brightside.

Sam was mainly unhappy with the gaps between her front teeth, which had bothered her for many years. She had had composite bonding in the past, however this had discoloured her teeth and did not resolve her problem.

Following a consultation with Dr Ketan Shah and a discussion on the available treatment options, Sam chose to have Invisalign clear aligner treatment to straighten her teeth.

The treatment went very smoothly and only took 10 visits in total, over a period of 15 months. Less appointments were needed in the practice as we used Dental Monitoring, using advanced A.I. technology, to keep a weekly review on treatment progress remotely.

Sam’s treatment consisted of:

  • Invisalign teeth straightening
  • Teeth whitening
  • Composite bonding of the upper front teeth
  • Retainers to prevent unwanted movement of the teeth

Sam shares her experience of the process and how she feels about her new smile:

If you would like to know more about how we could help improve your smile, you can phone the practice at 020 88884401 or email: [email protected].

Brightside Dental Smile of the Month July 2022

Ellen has been a regular patient of Dr Paarth Darbar at Brightside Dental for many years.

She had regular routine treatment, including dental assessments and hygiene but was now looking for a cosmetic improvement.

She was referred to the Orthodontist to have some orthodontic treatment carried out. She had issues with her bite, which was corrected by the Orthodontist and her teeth were now very nice and straight.

However one problem remained: she had hypodontia. Hypodontia is a condition where one or more teeth are missing. Most commonly, the second tooth on either side of the upper front teeth (the lateral incisors) is affected by hypodontia.

Ellen’s braces had closed the gaps in her teeth which were now nice and straight, but this had resulted in the canine teeth being next to the central incisors. Although functionally this is not an issue, aesthetically this can make an individual very conscious about their smile, as the canines are
now at the front of the smile and easily noticeable due to their pointy nature. Missing lateral incisors occur in approximately 2% of people.

Ellen was unsure if anything more could be done to improve these teeth and achieve the perfect smile for her. We sat down and discussed all the options with Ellen, which included crowns, veneers and composite bonding. After due consideration, she decided to proceed with composite bonding as this was the simplest and most cost-effective solution. It was also least damaging to the teeth.

Composite bonding is a procedure where tooth coloured filling material is added to alter the shape, size and appearance of the teeth. The colour is carefully selected to blend in with the natural tooth. Most of the time it can also be carried out without any needles!

This treatment typically lasts anything between three to seven years (on average five). In addition to this, treatment is completed on the same day, so you leave with your new fresh, beaming smile!

Ellen’s treatment was completed in just 90 minutes. The filling material was seamlessly blended with her teeth so they were almost unnoticeable! Ellen now has the smile she always desired.

If you would like to know more about how we can help improve your smile, you can phone the practice at 020 88884401 or email: [email protected].

Brightside Dental Smile of the Month June 2022

Colin visited Brightside Dental as he was unhappy with the appearance of his front teeth: the colour, the shape and the gaps.

Following a discussion on the available treatment options with Dr Ronit Patel, Colin chose to have a fixed bridge to improve the look of his upper front teeth.

The treatment was completed in just three weeks and over two appointments. The first was the preparation of the bridge, followed by a scan of the teeth using AI technology and the placement of a
high-quality temporary bridge. The second visit involved the final fit of the permanent bridge.

There are different types of bridges we can provide. Bridges that are a combination of metal and porcelain, or bridges that are completely porcelain (these are of higher quality and better in appearance).

Colin’s treatment consisted of:
• A comprehensive dental assessment including radiographs and digital photographs
• A discussion of all options for improving aesthetics and closing spaces
• The preparation of the bridge, plus a high tech AI scan to send to our dental laboratory
• The placement of a high-quality temporary bridge
• The fitting of the final bridge and maintenance


Here’s what Colin had to say after his new bridge was fitted:

If you would like to know more about how we could help improve
your smile, you can phone the practice at 020 88884401 or
email: [email protected]

Brightside Dental – Smile of the Month March 2022

Aneka has been a Brightside Dental patient, under the care of Dr Ketan Shah for many years, since she was at school. She hadn’t visited us for a few years but was prompted to book for an appointment by her mum who had decided to have treatment to improve her smile.

Aneka attended for a consultation. She was mainly concerned about her crooked front teeth and the colour of her teeth.

Treatment options to improve her smile were discussed. Aneka then began her treatment with Invisalign clear aligners to straighten her teeth, starting the journey with her mum who was having the same treatment!

Treatment carried out:

  • Invisalign teeth straightening
  • Teeth whitening
  • Composite bonding of upper incisors

Initially, Aneka wasn’t concerned about her small front tooth on the upper right side, however once her teeth were straightened and whitened, she decided to have composite bonding on that tooth and her three other front teeth, to improve the shape. This is a straightforward and non-invasive treatment, which as you can see, can make a huge difference to a smile.

The process was completed in two years, with delays due to covid and Aneka’s availability to visit the practice. Aneka now has an even better smile than she could have ever imagined and feels much more relaxed and confident. She shares her story here:

If you would like to know more about how we could help improve your smile, you can phone the practice at 020 88884401 or email: [email protected].

How Can I Stop Grinding My Teeth?

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 be due to huge lifestyle changes, stress and pressure because of the impact of Coronavirus.

Teeth grinding or bruxism can affect quality of sleep
Teeth grinding or bruxism can affect quality of sleep


Many of our patients do not know they are grinding their teeth as often they would not be aware of the issue while sleeping, unless it wakes them at night or causes jaw pain. You may notice rough areas on the inside of the cheeks, or if the problem is advanced, the front teeth may wear down or chip and could become sensitive. Other issues can be with broken fillings and recession of the gums.

Brightside’s Principal Dentist Ketan Gives Advice

Ideally you should seek the advice of a dentist and consider having a nightguard made to protect your teeth from further damage. Sometimes there can be other underlying issues impacting the problem and it can be appropriate to seek the advice of a specialist or a physiotherapist. Here is some further information about teeth grinding and details of treatment we can provide at Brightside Dental https://www.s4sdental.com/teeth-clenching-grinding-migraines-headaches https://www.brightsidedental.co.uk/headaches-and-snoring-bounds-green.html

We appreciate that you currently can’t have treatment with a dentist so here are 10 things you can try to help reduce the problem:

  • Daily exercise to help relieve stress
  • Meditation or relaxation
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine intact especially in the evening
  • Avoid use of phones, computers and TVs at least 1 hour before going to bed to help have a better nights sleep
  • Avoid very hard and sticky foods which create more pressure on your jaw joints
  • Don’t chew on things you shouldn’t such as pens
  • Have a warm bath before bed
  • Use a heat pack or hot water bottle and place on each side of the face near the jaw joints for 5-10 minutes
  • Jaw exercises – watch video above for advice on simple exercises you can carry out and more from this link https://www.healthline.com/health/tmj-exercises#exercise
  • You could try using a mouthguard from a chemist or online as a temporary measure. It won’t fit anywhere near as well as a custom made guard, but may offer some help. It’s likely to be better to get one that can be moulded rather than a standard size

If you are grinding your teeth, it would definitely be advisable to have a professionally custom made nightguard by your dentist. If this is something you would like to consider, please let us know and we can arrange to see you as soon as possible once we reopen to minimise any delay for you.

Are We Able To Start Seeing Dental Patients Yet?

As a result of Boris Johnson’s announcement on Sunday 10th May and his guidelines on planned changes to lockdown and working patterns, we have had a number of enquiries from patients as to whether we can now re-open the practice.

Based upon the announcement, dental practices should be able to reopen as we are unable to perform our work from home. However, this is not the case as we need further guidance and approval from our dental regulators before we can arrange appointments. https://www.bda.org/advice/Coronavirus/Pages/patients.aspx

Brightside’s Principal Dentist Gives An Update On Our Position

At Brightside Dental, our position remains the same that our first priority is the safety and welfare of our patients and team members.

We have been doing a lot of work whilst closed to ensure we can meet increased safety measures in addition to the rigorous measures we already take in the practice.

We will ensure that when we do reopen, we will work in the safest way possible and also so that we can provide high quality dental care for our patients.

We will continue to keep you informed of developments as they progress. We fully appreciate this situation is not ideal, especially if you have had a dental problem during the past few weeks. Please check in on our social media channels for the latest updates http://www.facebook.com/BrightsideDentalUK, http://www.instagram.com/brightsiden11/

In the meantime, if you do need any kind of advice or assistance, please do contact us – we are available by email, phone or video call options for you.

Brightside Dental Smile Of The Month April 2019

Moshana had been attending Brightside Dental on and off for a few years and had been unhappy with her smile for a number of years. She had orthodontic treatment in the past which hadn’t given her the smile she wanted. Her main concerns were the colour of the teeth, especially two front teeth which had darkened following root canal treatment and also that the front teeth were uneven.

Click to see Moshana sharing her story: https://youtu.be/5Jj_RN5dyVM

We created a plan for treatment around 2 years ago, but for various reasons it wasn’t the right time for Moshana to go ahed. Working as an actor and wanting to progress further in her profession, Moshana recently made the decision to proceed with the treatment and understandably had some concerns about how well it would work given her disappointments in the past.

We carried out a course of teeth whitening to improve the general colour of the teeth and then placed porcelain crowns on the two discoloured teeth for them to match the natural teeth. The treatment was completed as planned in a number of weeks.

Moshana is super happy with her new smile, which exceeded her expectations of what could be achieved and feels it will be a real boost to her confidence as she was previously often reluctant to smile.

There are many ways we can improve people’s smiles, many of which are very simple and cost-effective. If you would like to know how we can help you call us on 020 88884401.

It’s Never Too Late To Follow Your Dreams

In this weeks episode, Ketan talks about a former patient of Brightside Dental who has gone from a job in marketing to become the lead singer in a Black Sabbath tribute band.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/c16sE8yWmIk

 

 

To see Rik share his experience after completing his dental treatment and before and after photos of his smile click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZKhIVSa7sM&t=1s

Here is a recommendation from Rik:

“When I first decided to invest money in my dental treatment, it was because I mixed with lots of moderately successful business people who all seemed to have good teeth. Plus, I had been very self-aware that my teeth did not look that great with stains and chips on them, I also had a couple of missing teeth that were obvious when I smiled. So my confidence was not that great.

My treatment with Ketan went like dream and it all happened in the time frame that he outlined. I was extremely happy with the end result and felt a new confidence with my vastly improved smile.

2 years after completing my treatment, I was asked to audition as the singer in a Black Sabbath tribute band, although I passed the audition with flying colours, I didn’t realise at the time what a significant part my new teeth would play in my new role.  Ozzy Osbourne is as famous for his perfect teeth (all implants) as he is for his wild on/off stage antics.

As part of my on stage performance I bear my teeth at the audience, partly in homage to Ozzy Osbourne and partly to scare the living daylights out of them.  It’s become a thing now and the audience do it back to me!

To say that my life has been transformed would an understatement. You never know what opportunities will open up to you further down the line in the future.  If anyone had told me that I would be the singer in Blakk Sabbath and completely own the stage when performing, I would have thought they were joking.  I am now on the journey with a new career and loving every moment of it!

For anyone contemplating the investment in significant dental treatment, look no further than Ketan Shah and Brightside Dental, because the future is full of unknown surprises.” – Rik (Ozzy Osbourne) Lambert

For more about Blakk Sabbath visit: https://www.facebook.com/blakksabbathband/

If you would like to learn how we can help improve your smile send us a message or call on 020 88884401.

Caring and Painless Dental Treatment

Click to see the latest Brightside Dental Daily Promises Results

Our mission is “Transforming lives and making people smile”! We strive to understand each and every one of our client’s needs and wants so that at the end of their session (no matter if they had root canal treatment or just an assessment) they will say to their friends that their dentist has given them exceptional caring dental treatment.

We care and that’s why we ask our clients how we did after every appointment. We want to know whether everyone you met here was friendly and if their advice was helpful. So that in the future we’ll know if our approach is good on or if we need to improve.

We appreciate that everyone is busy and time is the one thing we can’t get back once it’s gone.  We aim to see all our clients on time, but there are some instances where we may run late and as a result we will offer you the choice of either a gift for you or a donation on your behalf to our charity of the month.

We need to know if the treatment you had here has been a painful so that in the future we improve our technique in order to deliver a pain-free experience for as many of our clients as possible.

And we are proud to say that the results from 795 feedback slips our clients have filled out throughout the month of September 2013 show that our clients have scored us level 5 for 95% of the clients have said that our team members are friendly and helpful, 87% were seen on time and 86 % haven’t felt any pain during the treatment.

We will continue to review our performance on a daily basis but if you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to share them with us either by email, telephone or write them down on our suggestion cards at the reception desk.