Brightside Dental
11 September 2015

Invisalign…for the self-conscious teenager

It happens to most of us as some stage in our lives… Braces. We can’t all have straight pearly whites right out of the box. So unless you’ve been born...

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Brightside Dental
03 September 2015

Pain-free tooth repair… can you imagine it?

When we’re experiencing tooth pain and we know in the immediate future we’re going to have to get it checked out, the first thing most of us are likely to...

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Brightside Dental
28 August 2015

Gum recession is a major factor of tooth loss.

You’ll be surprised how many patients come to my practice complaining about bleeding gums, or increased hot/cold sensitivity… normally the first signs of gum disease. So when I take a...

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Brightside Dental
24 July 2015

Are you doing the best by your children?

I came across a pretty shocking article the other day and I just had to share it with you. A poll, surveying 2,000 families estimates that one million children in...

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Brightside Dental
15 July 2015

Something you need to be really careful about

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...

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Brightside Dental
24 June 2015

Don’t try this at home!

Whoever 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...

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Brightside Dental
22 June 2015

What could you do in 21 days?

Some 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...

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Brightside Dental
09 June 2015

National Smile Month – are you up for the challenge?

If 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...

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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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