March 2018 Issue

NO SMOKING DAY 14 March 2018

No Smoking Day is an annual health awareness day in the United Kingdom which is intended to help smokers who want to quit smoking. The first No Smoking Day was on Ash Wednesday in 1984 and it now takes place on the second Wednesday in March. For this year's national No Smoking Day theme is for you to pick your

way, #TellUsYourWay and Quit Your Way!

Everyone's different, which means the way you quit smoking needs to be your choice. It's all about working out what's right for you to increase your chances of quitting for good.

You might be:

thinking of free Champix or NRT from the pharmacy looking into e-cigarettes planning to go it alone with your own willpower

You can also get expert help from the NHS. Whatever you decide, it helps to plan ahead.

Use the hashtag #TellUsYourWay to post on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and make a statement about how you're going to quit smoking.

Tell your friends and family the day you've chosen to stop smoking and how you're going to do it. Letting other people know your plans helps:

you commit to quitting your friends and family support and motivate you

Decide on your quit date and go for it!

If you haven’t quit smoking yet, here are a few dental

tips that can help address your dental hygiene problems:

Use mouthwash religiously. You want to pick a

strong formula that will zap bacteria. You also

want to make sure you swish for at least 60

seconds to kill as many bacteria as possible.

Floss every day. Flossing is one of those habits

that can quickly go out the window when you’re

tired, or if you’ve had a long day, and you’re dying

to crawl into bed. But flossing is especially vital

for smokers, as it’s an effective way to avoid the

buildup of calculus on teeth. If you notice a lot of

bleeding as you floss, it could be a sign of early

periodontal disease.

Have your tongue and gums checked closely at

your dental appointments. Let your dentist and

hygienist know you are a smoker, so they can

closely watch for signs of periodontal disease and

oral cancer. The quicker you act after detecting

something, the greater the chance of catching a

serious problem early.

This month we are supporting Sport Relief which is brought to you by Comic Relief which, since 1985, has helped countless people thanks to the amazing generosity and fundraising brilliance of the British public.

For more information please look at https://www.sportrelief.com . Members of the Brightside team will be undertaking a run at Oak Hill Park in Barnet on Saturday 24th March at 6.00pm. If you would like to sponsor us, please click on the link https://my.sportrelief.com/sponsor/brightsidedental or, better still, why not join us on the day for a 1, 2 or 3 mile run - or just come

along to watch!

Jessica Dalton,

Eva Choudhury,

Tahira Hawkins,

Daniela Zito,

and Karen Mitchell

Charity Updates

FUNDRAISING FOR

Can you guess how many tubes of

toothpaste are in the box?

£1 per guess You can win: Oral B Electric Toothbrush (worth £45)

Plus all the toothpaste in the tombola.

The winner will be announced on 23rd March 2018.

“Best Care and Were Very Professional” I was very nervous going to the dentist to have my root Canal. With the experience and

care at Brightside they gave me the best care and were very professional.

I would advise anyone going to have root canal treatment done not to worry and trust

the dentists. I am now pain free and also can eat on both sides of my mouth which is

such a relief.

It also doesn’t take long and if anyone has the choice to have root canal or lose the

tooth I advice on the root canal.

-Eamonn Goggin

“I’m Delighted with the Outcome” For a number of years, I put up with an awful smile. My front teeth were crooked and one

of them was discolouring and dead.

One of my friends had work done at the surgery and had such good results and decided

to go ahead. I’m delighted with the outcome of the treatments and many people have

remarked that it takes off me.

I like the way there is a lot of flexibility so I can fit in appointments around my job, there’s

always a lot of information given and it’s very clear what the next steps are. I’ve been

very hapy by the way I’ve been treated by the staff.

-Kathleen Cavin

“I’ve Seen A Total Transformation in How I Feel About My Teeth” Have been terrified of the dentists for years due to some bad experiences in my youth.

Had Brightside recommended to me by a family member and I couldn’t be happier.

Have seen a total transformation in how I feel about my teeth. Everyone in the practice is

brilliant, puts you at ease and tells you exactly what is happening and why. I was

skeptical about the ‘pain-free’ promise but it is absolutely true. I had several fillings and

other work done and I didn’t feel a thing. I’d recommend Brightsdie and Dr Shah to

anyone, especially if you are scared of going to the dentists. After 5 minutes you’ll

wonder what you were ever scared of.

-Daniel Ryan

“My Treatment was Pain Free” Ketan is an excellent dentist for phobics like me! He was very sympathetic towards any

worries and fears you may have and every option and every stage of treatment is

explained carefully. Also it was pain free!!!

-Sue Furby

Brightside Dental

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