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7 Top Tips To Deal With Homeschooling Like A Pro

January 20th, 2021

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 […]

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Lockdown 3 – Brightside Dental Is Open And Here For You

January 5th, 2021

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 […]

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Brightside Smile Of The Month January 2021

December 23rd, 2020

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 […]

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Happy Holidays From Brightside Dental

December 22nd, 2020

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 […]

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Brightside Smile Of The Month December 2020

December 16th, 2020

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 […]

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Can Covid-19 Cause Tooth Loss?

December 8th, 2020

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. […]

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Veganism And Dental Health

November 17th, 2020

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. […]

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Mouth Cancer Action Month 2020

November 12th, 2020

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 […]

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Brightside Smile Of The Month – November 2020

November 10th, 2020

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 […]

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Brightside Dental Is Open As Normal During The New Lockdown

November 3rd, 2020

We have had many calls and emails from patients who have appointments or want to book in to see whether we are open during the new lockdown from 5th November. Brightside Dental’s Principal Dentist Ketan gives further advice https://youtu.be/PwU7pIUAyzY We are pleased to advise that yes we are open as normal and if you have […]

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