A Guide To Adult BracesThursday 23rd March, 2017Are you unhappy with the alignment of your teeth? Or maybe you had braces as a teenager and are underwhelmed with how your teeth look now. If you ever had braces as a teenager, you’ll probably remember having to endure them for 1-2 years accompanied with the pain staking task of choosing what colour your train tracks should be next. However, you’ll be pleased to hear that braces come in all kinds of discrete forms and in many cases can…
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Choosing The Right ToothbrushTuesday 14th February, 2017It’s time to choose a new toothbrush, but which one should you buy? Is it time to fork out for a fancy, self-timing electric toothbrush or should you stick with the standard manual toothbrush? As there is an extensive range of toothbrushes available to buy, we can understand the dilemma you may be in. A Brief History Of The Toothbrush The toothbrush has been around since 3000BC where the Ancient Egyptians used the end of a twig with frayed…
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Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?Thursday 19th January, 2017Wisdom teeth have long been associated as a source of problems. So, why do we have them? It is believed our ancestors had larger jaws with more teeth. However, due to evolution, our mouths have become gradually smaller meaning we struggle to accommodate the extra teeth in adulthood. Adults can have up to 32 teeth, the wisdom teeth appearing last, right at the back of the mouth. These commonly appear between the ages of 17 and 25, although…
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Do You Really Know The Importance of Your Teeth?Friday 6th January, 2017Teeth… What do you do with your teeth? It’s obvious, right? You chew, bite and rip open a packet that your hands just aren’t capable of. But why overlook all the little things they do? Your teeth really do equate to a happy and healthy life. Our teeth play a vital part in our lives which is easy to overlook. This could be a contributing factor to the complacency some people have with the general upkeep of their teeth, as the real…
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Shifnal Dental Care Tackles ‘The Dreaded Dentist’Monday 28th November, 2016At Shifnal Dental Care, we are aware that for some people, going to the dentist can seem like a chore. Whether you just don’t like visiting the dentist, or you’ve had bad previous experiences, Shifnal Dental Care wants to help you. We’re a caring and friendly practice, who strive to ensure all patients feel comfortable and relaxed. We’d love to show you why dentists shouldn’t be feared. Horror Stories We’ve all heard those…
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5 Ways To Improve Your SmileThursday 27th October, 2016It is said that you can tell a lot about a person from their smile. Your smile is an incredibly important part of your daily interactions – from romantic prospects to a promising job interview, a winning smile can help change your chances across the board. With this in mind, it is a wise investment to put some time and effort into yours. A healthy smile isn’t always achieved overnight, but takes a variety of methods to create and…
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Invisible Braces – Our Smile Of The MonthFriday 9th September, 2016Many of us are unhappy about the alignment of our teeth – according to a survey carried out by The American Association of Dentists, 85% of adults seeking orthodontic treatment do so to straighten their teeth. If you didn’t have braces as a teen then you may feel you missed your opportunity. Often, the change needed seems so minor that you think it’s not worth having a full set of orthodontic braces for a year or two (or worth the cost),…
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The Ultimate Toothpaste GuideThursday 25th August, 2016With dozens of variants and brands, choosing the right toothpaste has never been harder. This blog post aims to give you a clearer understanding of which toothpaste is right for you so you don’t just pick up the first one you see or the one that’s on offer. What Are the Types Of Toothpaste And Which Should I Choose? One of the Main types of toothpaste is Teeth Whitening Toothpaste. The name sounds fairly self-explanatory. Toothpaste that…
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What Is Air Polishing?Friday 15th July, 2016Air polishing is a quick and effective stain removal solution, developed by Dr Robert Black. Staining on teeth is very common, with modern day diets including tea, coffee, red wine or curry that can lead to discolouration over time. Another key factor in the staining of your teeth is whether you smoke – smoking is infamous for leaving a yellowish tinge to teeth. The procedure uses a fine jet of pressurised air, water and fine particles to…
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Quiz: Which Cosmetic Dentistry Do You Need?Monday 13th June, 2016A quick fun quiz to find out which cosmetic dentistry might help you achieve your desired smile* : ) *These are not professional recommendations - just a fun quiz!
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