I hope you’re having a great day. Whilst checking my emails the other day, I came across a news story that I just had to share with you – you can check it out by clicking the link below: http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/norwich_woman_taken_to_court_for_whitening_people_s_teeth_1_4146296 You wouldn’t think that stuff like this happened, but a woman has genuinely been offering […]
Read moreSomething you need to be really careful about
July 15th, 2015Don’t try this at home!
June 24th, 2015Whoever said that dentists and teeth are boring, clearly has not done enough internet research… Only yesterday I was surfing the net and among the grumpy cats and Disney Princess quizzes – I’m a Pocahontas, in case you were wondering – I saw a little article that I thought was really weird. So weird in […]
Read moreWhat could you do in 21 days?
June 22nd, 2015Some people say that it apparently takes about 21 days to turn that new idea into a habit. Other people say that it’s actually more like 12 weeks… http://jamesclear.com/new-habit However long it might take you to realistically form a new habit. I’ve got a bit of a challenge for you: I had this idea last […]
Read moreNational Smile Month – are you up for the challenge?
June 9th, 2015If you haven’t heard, this is officially a month to celebrate! While it may not be quite as fun as Christmas, and doesn’t involve so much chocolate as Easter, it’s a pretty important month when it comes to your teeth… I’m talking about National Smile Month, and if you haven’t heard of it I promise you […]
Read moreCleft Lip and Palate and Dental Health
September 26th, 2014Cleft lip is a birth defect in which the parts of the face that form the upper lip remain split, instead of sealing together before birth. Similar splits can occur in the roof of the mouth or palate. Cleft lip and cleft palate can each occur alone or together in the same person (cleft lip […]
Read moreHow Do Eating Disorders Affect Your Mouth?
September 18th, 2014Eating disorders deprive the body of vital minerals, vitamins, proteins and other nutrients necessary for good health. There are a wide array of physical symptoms and medical complications that can result from eating disorders, including heart failure, gastric or oesophagus ruptures, osteoporosis, heart arrhythmia, shrinking of the brain, yellowish and dry skin, swollen joints, reduced […]
Read moreWhat Are Fissure Sealants?
September 11th, 2014Our back teeth have natural grooves and pits known as fissures. Food can get stuck in the fissures and they are harder areas to clean when brushing which can increase the risk of tooth decay. In the past they were commonly placed in children’s teeth and now there is new evidence to show that they […]
Read moreKetan To Join The Dental Mavericks In Morocco
September 4th, 2014Each quarter at Brightside Dental we decide on a charitable cause that could benefit from the donations we make as a promise to our clients who have patiently waited to be seen for more than 10 minutes past their booked appointment time. Each time we are running late we make a donation to our chosen […]
Read moreIs Chewing Gum Good For Teeth?
August 28th, 2014When it comes to chewing gum, it’s the type of gum you chew that determines whether it’s helpful or harmful to your teeth. While chewing gum containing sugar may actually increase your chances of developing a cavity, there is clinical evidence that demonstrates just the opposite for sugar-free gum. And there’s even better news when […]
Read moreMedical Emergencies Training At Brightside Dental
August 22nd, 2014At Brightside Dental, the safety and welfare of our clients and team members is of the utmost importance. One way we ensure is by undertaking annual training in medical emergencies and CPR(cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). We recently undertook our CPR training in the practice. All the team members were present for an afternoon of refreshing our knowledge […]
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