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Shifnal Dental Care Tackles ‘The Dreaded Dentist’Monday 28^th November, 2016
At 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 27^th October, 2016
It 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 9^th September, 2016
Many 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 25^th August, 2016
With 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 15^th July, 2016
Air 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 13^th June, 2016
A 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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Teeth Whitening Popularity: United States vs United KingdomFriday 22^nd April, 2016
The UK and US have a lot in common. Both countries have English as their main language and also share similar cultures. We watch many of the same TV shows and films and also listen to a lot of the same music. There are, of course, also differences. London and Washington are on different continents, separated by over 3000 miles of sea and land; Britain uses the Pound, while America uses the Dollar, and the US decided a few hundred years ago that…
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Diastemas – Our Smile of the Month!Tuesday 22^nd March, 2016
Quite Often we see people who are generally happy with their smile but are concerned about a small feature of their teeth. One of these features is a gap between incisors known as Diastema. Diastema is fairly common and has given some celebrities a distinctive look which has helped their careers. Famous examples would be Terry Thomas the British comedian (left) who had a Diastema which measured 1/3 of an inch. During one period of his career,…
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Root Canal Treatment Case Study – Our Smile of the Month!Tuesday 23^rd February, 2016
Root canal treatment with a very happy ending! Also called endodontics, the procedure is needed when the soft pulp inside the tooth’s root canal becomes infected and/or inflamed. Root canal treatment removes and replaces the infected soft pulp with new material. A young lady came to us after she developed serious pain in her lower molar. Her cheek was swollen and her tooth was extremely tender to touch. These are typical symptoms of a…
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Teeth Whitening Case Study – Our Smile of the Month!Monday 18^th January, 2016
One of the most popular procedures at Shifnal Dental Care is Teeth Whitening. We see people each month who are eager to brighten up their smile by getting rid of a yellow tint to their teeth. Quite often we are asked to perform a complete whitening procedure on all teeth, but sometimes we are asked to do just one. One young patient came to see us requesting this very thing. They had recently undergone root canal treatment, at another dental…
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