Alina first visited Brightside Dental, having not been to a dentist for over 2 years because of a dental phobia. She was very nervous and anxious about having dental treatment as a result of a bad experience in the past when a tooth was removed and also because she found dental treatment to be painful […]
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November 15th, 2016Mouth Cancer Awareness Month November 2016
November 7th, 2016Mouth Cancer Awareness month is held in November every year and is supported by the Mouth Cancer Foundation and the British Health Foundation. As a result of this event, many are now taking the subject seriously which studies now resulted in an increase in early detection of mouth cancer and much higher survival rates – […]
Read moreShould You Be Flossing?
October 3rd, 2016There have been a number of stories in the media recently about the cleaning of your mouth- toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwash and floss. The biggest question that has come up is, do we really need to floss? Most people are already used to just brushing alone, but many are asking if it is really important to […]
Read moreWhat Impact Can A New Smile Have?
September 19th, 2016Our vision statement at Brightside Dental is improving the lives of our clients. One way we achieve that is by helping people to improve their smiles, which can have a huge impact on their comfort, being able to eat, the look of their smile and level of confidence. Brian recently undertook a course of dental […]
Read moreOral Health Advice During Pregnancy
September 5th, 2016If you are planning to become pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant, it’s very important to maintain dental visits. When you are pregnant, you may experience changes in your mouth. The main reason is due to a surge in hormones that can cause your gum tissues to exaggerate a normal reaction to plaque. If plaque is […]
Read moreHave You Ever Considered Cosmetic Dental Treatment?
August 22nd, 2016There are many ways to improve the way you look. Some of the most effective and least invasive options involve cosmetic dental treatment, for which there are many choices available to suit what you want to achieve. Joanne recently completed a course of dental treatment with us to improve here smile. She discusses her experience […]
Read moreIs Sport Bad For You?
August 15th, 2016The answer to this has to be no. However, sports drinks can be bad for your teeth. With a summer of sport including Euro 2016 and the Olympics, it is a time where athletes are most likely to suffer dental problems. Honing their bodies through intense physical effort, athletes refuel with energy drinks, gels and […]
Read moreDoes Kissing Affect Your Oral Health?
July 25th, 2016A kiss is the touch or pressing of one’s lips against another person or an object. Cultural connotations of kissing vary widely. Depending on the culture and context, a kiss can express sentiments of love, passion, romance, sexual attraction, sexual activity, sexual arousal, affection, respect, greeting, friendship, peace and good luck, among many others. In […]
Read moreWould You Like A Sparkling Smile For The Summer?
July 11th, 2016Teeth whitening is the simplest and most cost-effective way to improve your smile. This is provided it’s carried out by a qualified and trained dental professional. You may have seen stories in the press recently of people who have visited beauty salons for teeth whitening and have ended up with permanently damaged teeth. You wouldn’t […]
Read more8 Tips To Ease Dental Fear
July 6th, 2016If you are anxious about seeing the dentist here are 8 tips to ease the fear: Find an understanding dentist. Ask friends and family if they can recommend one or look for someone who advertises themselves as an expert with anxious people. Once you’ve found someone you think may be suitable, visit the practice to […]
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