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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

At Shine Dental Care, we understand that visiting the dentist can be a daunting experience for many. If you find yourself battling dental anxiety, rest assured, you’re not alone. In fact, a significant number of...

Different Types of Dental Floss

You may be well-acquainted with dental floss as a crucial component of your daily oral care routine. However, you might not be aware that dental floss comes in a variety of types. Much like toothbrushes...
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Foods to avoid if you have gingivitis to keep your gums healthy

If your gums are red, swollen, or bleed a little when you brush, you might have gingivitis. While it sounds intimidating, it’s a mild gum condition that can get serious if you don’t tackle it...

The Importance of Flossing  

Ever found yourself pondering if flossing is truly necessary? We hear this question often at Shine Dental, and it’s a good one!  Here’s the scoop: Flossing does more than just fish out that annoying broccoli...

The Impact of Summer Fruits on Your Dental Health

As the summer season brings an abundance of delicious and refreshing fruits, it is essential to consider their impact on your dental health. At Shine Dental, we believe that maintaining optimal oral health is crucial...

Invisalign versus Traditional Metal Braces

At Shine Dental Care, we are always dedicated to providing you with the latest in dental health trends and treatments. With the growing popularity of clear aligner therapy, you might have heard of Invisalign—a revolution...
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A guide to Gum Disease and blood pressure

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a condition that affects the gums and supporting structures of teeth. It arises due to the build-up of plaque on the teeth, which leads to inflammation and...

What is Xerostomia? Symptoms and Treatments

Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a condition that occurs when there is not enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. Saliva plays a vital role in maintaining oral health by keeping the mouth...

Top 3 things you need to know about dentures

The purpose of dentures is to replace missing teeth and re-establish oral functionality. They have been utilised for many years and are still a well-liked solution for persons who have lost teeth because of trauma...

Fluoride- Myths and Facts 

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is frequently added to dental products including toothpaste, mouthwash, and fluoride treatments as well as public drinking water. Fluoride has been the focus of a lot of discussion...

Veneers: What They Are and How they can Improve your Smile

Veneers are a well-liked cosmetic dentistry procedure that can make your smile look better. To conceal faults and blemishes, thin porcelain or composite shells are affixed to the front of your teeth. Several cosmetic issues...

What Are The Best Cures For Chronic Bad Breath?

Halitosis, or bad breath, can be embarrassing. Despite not being a medical emergency, it can be upsetting. You must identify the root of the problem before you can choose the best treatments for persistent foul...

Why are my teeth yellow?

Red wine, tea, and coffee are prominent examples of foods that contain a lot of tannin and can discolour your teeth. These tannins can affect the colour of your teeth over time because they penetrate...
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Dental Implants: Are They Right For Me?

Many people say they are afraid or unsure about moving forward with implant therapy when it comes to dental implants. The primary obstacle to people discussing their dental implant alternatives with us in an open...
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A Complete Guide to Cleaning Your Teeth Well

Dentists say that you should clean your teeth for two minutes twice a day, floss, and see a hygienist once in a while if you need to. We’ve always known these things, but when we...
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Is Your Anxiety Stopping You Considering Dental Implants?

It is not unexpected that people are getting more interested in the process as an alternative to both dentures and a bridge because dental implants are widely recognised as an excellent technique to restore missing...
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Five false beliefs about sugar and your teeth

We can all agree that sugar is bad for your teeth, but there are a few more sweet ideas that might not be true. Let’s look at some of the most popular myths about sugar...
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What is gum disease, and how can I get rid of it?

Gum disease causes? Periodontitis is silent. Because it’s painless, you may not know you have it. Plaque, bacteria, causes gum disease. Gum disease occurs when: Bacteria and food debris accumulate when you don’t clean around...
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Broken Tooth – What Should You Do?

Some dental ailments patients may be tempted to ignore rather than see a dentist. One is chipping a tooth. It may appear to be a little discomfort, but it can have long-term consequences on the...
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Taking Care of Your Teeth While Pregnant

The more you think about being pregnant the more things you have to think about. But you may think that dental care can wait until after the baby is born, but it needs to be...
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When should you brush your teeth?

If you’ve ever been bent over the bathroom sink in the morning, and wondered if you were doing it right, then you are not alone. In fact, a huge amount of people are unsure whether...
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Teeth Whitening for Beginners – How Teeth Whitening Works

Teeth whitening is a highly desirable service, and easily one of the most popular practices we offer, here, at Shine Dental Care. Of course, it is natural for you to long for your pristine, white...
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Bad Breath? Here’s Why!

Many adults struggle with bad breath at least once in their life, so the first thing you need to remember about this issue is that it’s really common. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about if...

What to Expect When You Visit Your Hygienist

Most of us know how to care for our teeth with twice-daily brushing and flossing. However, gum health is equally necessary, and if gums do not receive adequate care, it could lead to several serious...

When was your last dental check-up?

Really, we’d love to know. Dental check-ups are often overlooked, usually with serious consequences. We’ve grown accustomed to going to the dentist only when there’s a problem with our teeth. But here, at Shine Dental...
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The Awful Truth About Gum Disease – And What To Do About It

The causes of gum disease Gum disease is most commonly caused by poorly performing dental hygiene. Most people develop gingivitis when plaque builds up on the tooth enamel and starts to wear away. If left...
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Temporary Farewell to Practice Managers Jade

This week we are saying our temporary farewells to one of Shine Dental Care’s practice managers Jade. ✨ Jade is going to be a mum! Jade will be leaving us for a while as she prepares...
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Another 5 star review for Nottinghamshire Dental Practice

A kind patient has given David Heath and the Shine Dental Care team in Mansfield, NottinghamshireMansf another 5 star review. Here is David T pictured with two of our lovely team members Shelley and Jodie?...
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25 years of Dentistry

25 years of Dentistry… David attended his 25 year reunion at the University of Sheffield last night. It was a lovely evening with a chance to catch up with old dental friends. Here is David’s...
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Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth?

Does your gums bleed when you are brushing your teeth?  There is a treatment that can help. Gum disease is very common. It is estimated that half of the population has some degree of gum disease...
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Preventing Tooth Decay

Over the last few weeks, the news has been full of stories about the rising rate of tooth decay in children, as it was revealed that 26,000 children undergo general anaesthetic for tooth extractions each...

Stoptober

It’s October. That means that it is time for the NHS to run their annual Stoptober campaign. Stoptober is a national 28 day smoke free challenge during which smokers are encouraged to quit during the...

To Floss Or Not To Floss…?

There has been a hot debate in the news recently about whether or not we actually need to use dental floss. The US Department of Health have reported that there is little proof that flossing...

My Invisalign Review

“A little over 12 months ago, apprehensive, I contacted Shine Dental Care, who I had found after trawling the internet for a private dentist who could create the cosmetic appearance I had longed for. I’d...
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Welcome to Charlotte our new Dental therapist/ hygienist

We would like to welcome Charlotte to the team at Shine Dental Care. If you haven’t already had the opportunity to meet her, Charlotte is one of the team of hygiene/ therapists at Shine Dental...
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National Smile Month 2018

At Shine Dental Care we are supporters of National Smile Month, an annual campaign which promotes good oral health. This year the campaign is running from 14th May to 14th June. We believe in providing our patients with...
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100 Google reviews and 5 star rating for Shine Dental Care

We are absolutely delighted to have reached 100 Google reviews with an overall rating of 5 stars. Here is what our 100th reviewer had to say about his experience at Shine Dental Care Mansfield. “I...

Be Oral Cancer Aware

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month.  Mouth Cancer is something that Shine Dental Care takes very seriously. This short blog will tell you how you can help to prevent mouth cancer, what signs to look...

National Smile Month

The National Smile Month campaign takes place between 16th May and 16th June this year and is the UK’s largest and longest-running campaign to promote good oral health. Together, with thousands of individuals and organisations...

David’s 2016 Implant Journey

The team at Shine Dental Care are all looking forward to the upcoming year and our Open Day on 28th January. It will be a great way to share just some of the many ways we...

Report two from Bridge2Aid

This is the second report from Natalie at Bridge2Aid showing the progress of the Clinical Officer Shine Dental Care Mansfield has sponsored.  To find out more information about the great work that Bridge2aid does visit...

Implant Open Evening- 15th September 2015

Embarrassed to smile? Unsightly gaps in your teeth? Loose dentures? Struggling to chew? Ongoing problems with gum disease? Whether your teeth are loose, missing or you have problematic dentures or crowns, did you know that...

Q&A with an Ex-Smoker

Julie is a 55 year old ex-smoker and the Mother-in-Law to one of Shine’s dentists! To mark the end of this year’s Stoptober challenge she kindly answered some questions about how it was for her...