Natalie recently completed a course of teeth straightening for her upper teeth and teeth whitening to improve her smile. She shares her story of why she decided to have the treatment carried out and how she feels about her new smile. Below you can see before and after photos of how her smile used to […]
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July 10th, 2017Services You May Not Know We Provide
June 20th, 2017It has come to our attention recently that many of our clients are not fully aware of some of the services we provide. We offer a full range of NHS treatments and here are some of our services you may not know about: Dental implants to replace missing teeth Facial Aesthetics and Botox Oral Surgery […]
Read more5 Dental Health Tips for Diabetics
June 12th, 2017Diabetes is on the increase for various reasons and at Brightside Dental, we see many diabetic patients. Most people will have friends or family members who are diabetic. Diabetes Week aims to raise awareness about the life-long health condition suffered by 3.2 million people in the UK. The week, running from 11th – 18th June, […]
Read moreNational Smile Month 2017
June 5th, 2017National Smile Month takes place between May15th to June 15th this year. This campaign was created 40 years ago and its goal is to improve people’s oral health. It focuses on raising awareness of important oral health issues and makes positive changes to millions of people. National Smile Month highlights three key messages: Brush your teeth […]
Read more10 Top Tips to Keep Your Childrens Teeth Cavity Free
May 23rd, 2017Is your child playing with the toothbrush rather than getting any actual brushing done? Is the toothpaste falling off the bristles every time? Are they insisting on eating sweets before bedtime? Every parent worries about about their child’s teeth, and no parent wants their child’s beautiful smile to be ruined by cavities! But, children do […]
Read moreHave A Sparkling Smile For The Summer
May 16th, 2017I heard it was due to be the hottest May in a long while, but based on the weather so far that must have been a joke. You can’ predict the weather, but you can choose to have a bright, sparkling smile for the summer. One of the simplest ways to achieve this is with […]
Read moreIs Thumbsucking A Problem?
May 2nd, 2017Thumbsucking (or finger sucking) can be an appropriate and useful behaviour for young children. It allows comfort and often entertain themselves. It’s often a dilemma as a parent whether to give a child a dummy or to allow them to suck their thumb. But when should this habit become a concern? While this harmless habit […]
Read moreEffects Of Eating Disorders On The Teeth
April 18th, 2017One of the main causes of damage to the teeth is due to erosion and it is something we are increasingly seeing with our patients. There are two main categories of tooth wear – internal and external. External is due to factors outside of the body, mostly in the diet such as acidic foods and […]
Read moreEaster Treats : Tips For Good Dental Health
April 11th, 2017With Easter comes an abundance of sugary treats, which can undo all the good dental habits practiced during the year. It’s not just children who love Easter eggs, most of us adults are the same. With so many varieties and choice available, you could end up having a lot more chocolate than planned over the Easter […]
Read more5 Benefits of White Fillings
April 4th, 2017I recently attended a course learning about the latest research and techniques in placing (composite) white fillings. It is a common thought that once you have learnt how to do something, you don’t need any further knowledge and I could have thought that about white fillings, having been in dentistry for over 20 years. […]
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