Denise has been a long standing patient of Brightside Dental for well over a decade. She had been unhappy with her smile for a number of years, in particular the spaces between the teeth.
Her main concern was whether it would even be possible to improve her smile. Following a consultation with Dr Ketan Shah, treatment was planned and Denise went ahead with Invisalign clear aligner teeth straightening.
The treatment went as planned and her teeth were straightened and whitened to brighten up the colour in 14 months. This would have been considerably less time, but for the impact of Covid-19, lockdowns and difficulties in arranging appointments.
With schools closed and the UK in another lockdown, parents are again faced with the challenging prospect of helping their kids keep on top of their studies. If you are managing your children’s virtual and home-based education, you know how home learning can be challenging for both parents and students. Here are seven tops tips to […]
We are writing to confirm that Brightside Dental remains open and ready to care for you and your family during the new lockdown. Having got to the end of a challenging year, we were all looking forward to better times. Lockdown 3 therefore comes as a blow, but one thing that doesn’t need to suffer […]
Yolanda visited Brightside Dental Because she was unhappy with her smile, in particular the gap between her upper 2 front teeth. This had bothered her for a number of years and meant she avoided smiling. Invisalign teeth straightening was carried out with removable clear aligners by Dr Ketan Shah to straighten the teeth and close […]
We’re approaching the end of 2020 and what an unpredicatable year it has been! Surviving two lockdowns through a global pandemic has not been easy on anyone or their business. At Brightside, we have had many challenges during this period, but are grateful that after having to close the practice during the first lockdown, we […]
Jayden initially visited Brightside Dental because he was unhappy with his crooked lower front teeth and also with the colour of his teeth. We discussed various treatment options with Jayden. The planning and treatment was more complicated because he had braces when younger but only for his upper teeth. This meant the upper teeth were […]
There are recent reports that coronavirus may cause inflammation of the gums and possibly lead to sudden tooth loss. This comes as many patients continue to report symptoms of ‘long COVID’, a term used to refer to those suffering from prolonged effects. Common symptoms of long covid include fatigue, breathlessness and muscle aches and pains. […]
There are increasing numbers of people becoming vegetarian or vegan for varying reasons. Historically it was generally based around religious beliefs but for many now it’s a lifestyle choice to be more healthy and to help protect the environment. People generally know what’s bad for their teeth – things like sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks. […]
November marks the 21st annual mouth cancer action month set up by the Oral Health Foundation. Over the past year over 8000 people in the UK were diagnosed with mouth cancer and worryingly, these numbers are increasing. Here are things you can be aware of to help yourself and your family: Knowing how to spot […]
Anastasia has been coming to Brightside for a number of years, but time had passed and life got busy, as for many of us, so there was more of gap between her dental visits. Her main concerns were her stained teeth which were affecting her smile and some teeth needing fillings replaced. Anastasia discusses her […]
