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Many people have a fear of the dentist – it is the most common reason why people fail to attend appointments and put off treatment for years. This can be for a variety of reasons. However, help is at hand and we at Shandon Dental will aim to help you through each appointment with as…

Looking for a VHI Dentist in Cork? Shandon Dental is happy to be an accredited VHI Dental Direct Pay Provider. As such we are happy to treat you under the scheme and take the stress and hassle out of your claims. It’s one less thing to worry about –https://www.vhi.ie/dental-insurancehttps://www.vhi.ie/dental-network So how does it work? VHI…

Well actually no…..Composite bonding has been around for quite a while. Originally it was used to reshape abnormal shaped lateral incisors after orthodontic treatment but is now used for a variety of reasons. So what is it? When can it be used? What are its limitations? How do I know its for me and what…

It’s something we see on a daily basis here at Shandon Dental. A common enquiry what caused and how do I fix it. Broken teeth can occur suddenly or can happen over a longer period of time. They don’t always cause pain but sometimes can be associated with sensitivity or pain. Broken teeth / tooth…

Shandon Dental would like to welcome a new dentist to the practice, Dr Neil Tully. Having worked around the globe as well as in Ireland we are keenly aware that Neil will slot right into our practice.

We at Shandon Dental are aware that dental costs can be high especially for those seeking advanced cosmetic or restorative treatment. This can lead to people not getting treatment they want or putting off treatment they need which can be detrimental in the long term. Therefore, at Shandon Dental we are introducing a dental finance option by teaming up with flexifi.

It goes without saying at this time where at all possible people should stay at home and limit social contact during the Covid-19 restrictions. When out people should maintain a distance of at least 2 metres from other people. Wash your hands regularly with hot water and soap for at least 20 seconds. While at…

It is something we hear on a daily basis here at Shandon Dental “my gums are bleeding” so why and what can be done. In a recent Irish dental survey 80% of Irish people think that their gums are healthy when in reality 80% of Irish adults have some sort of gum disease. Read more…

Gum disease is a common condition affecting a large proportion of the population and something seen everyday at Shandon Dental. In a recent survey the Irish Dental Association finds that 80% of the Irish population have some sort of gum disease. Link to detail on the survey here. It is largely broken into 2 sub…