Brightside Dental
13 June 2016

Should You Visit The Dentist If You Suffer From Headaches?

If you have a headache or migraine, quite often the first port of call is the medicine cabinet for pain relief or a visit to the doctor. However, if it...

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Brightside Dental
09 June 2016

Are Dental Implants Better Than Dentures?

Losing teeth can be very upsetting and raise many concerns such as difficulty in eating, social effects, impact on confidence. The good news is that in todays modern world and...

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Brightside Dental
19 May 2016

Sensitive teeth? They could be trying to tell you something…

Many people suffer from toothache caused by sensitivity, but for many this could be a warning sign of something more serious… If you experience sharp and sudden pain when eating...

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Brightside Dental
05 May 2016

When will my wisdom teeth come through?

There is no exact answer to the question, “When will my wisdom teeth come through?” But as a vague rule most people tend to get their wisdom teeth between the...

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Brightside Dental
18 February 2016

This will make your teeth fall out. Don’t do it.

There are lots of ‘do it yourself’ projects out there which you can complete successfully with just a little time and effort. However, teeth straightening is not one of them....

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Brightside Dental
26 September 2014

Cleft Lip and Palate and Dental Health

Cleft 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...

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Brightside Dental
18 September 2014

How Do Eating Disorders Affect Your Mouth?

Eating 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...

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Brightside Dental
11 September 2014

What Are Fissure Sealants?

Our 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...

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Brightside Dental
28 August 2014

Is Chewing Gum Good For Teeth?

When 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...

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Brightside Dental
07 August 2014

Can Diabetes Affect The Mouth?

One in 20 people are being treated for diabetes according to Diabetes UK which also estimates 850,000 of us have the condition and don’t know it. The most common type,...

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