Dentist Blog

Maintaining optimal oral health is crucial for overall well-being, and Smile N Shine Family Dentistry offers comprehensive dental services tailored to meet every need. From preventive care and cosmetic dentistry to orthodontics and emergency services, this guide explores the full spectrum of treatments available at Smile N Shine. Learn how regular check-ups, advanced technology, and personalized care can transform your smile and enhance your quality of life.

At our practice, we believe that dentistry isn’t something we do to you—it’s something we do with you.

Preventative dental care is the foundation of a healthy smile.

Losing a tooth can be a stressful and life-changing experience, but modern dentistry offers a permanent solution: dental implants.

Maintaining a healthy smile goes beyond daily brushing and flossing. Regular dental checkups are the cornerstone of preventive care, ensuring that minor issues don’t turn into major problems.

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance of teeth, creating stunning smiles that boost confidence and self-esteem.

Dental anxiety is a common challenge that prevents many people from seeking the care they need.

Maintaining a healthy smile as a teenager can be challenging with busy school schedules, sports, and social activities.

As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, it's a gentle reminder that change is in the air.

A confident smile can make a significant difference in your personal and professional life.

Americans are becoming more and more hooked on spicy foods, with hot sauce giving ketchup a run for its money as the nation’s most popular condiment.

Full dentures are indispensable in the lives of many Americans. Also known as complete dentures, they take up the whole mouth rather than just a part of it.

A beautiful smile is more than just good looks. It's also a sign of good health!

Your oral health is more than just the appearance of your teeth. It involves education, treatment, and taking the necessary steps to maintain healthy gums and teeth.

What goes on in your mouth can have a considerable effect on your overall health. The human body’s millions of amazing components work together to help it perform at its peak.

We often take the ease of chewing and drinking for granted. Sometimes, though, these two daily tasks become arduous because one or more of your teeth have developed a cavity.

Your oral health is about more than just brushing and flossing daily. Proper care involves education, treatment, and taking the necessary steps to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Aging bodies go through various changes, and oral health is no exception. It’s also no surprise.

“To err is human,” wrote poet Alexander Pope 400 years ago. And it’s still true today. We all make mistakes, and we can only hope to learn from them.

Nestled in the heart of Essex County, New Jersey, Nutley is a town that exudes a unique blend of historical charm and modern vitality.

Halloween is becoming more popular every year, especially among children who get to dress up, carve pumpkins and enjoy haunted houses and hayrides.

Welcome to Smile N Shine Family Dentistry! Dr. Ishani Mehta and our team are dedicated to creating healthy, happy smiles for you and your whole family!

Following an excellent oral healthcare routine is always beneficial. But going overboard—being too excellent—is not beneficial.

Think about it: What would your life be like if you couldn’t use your mouth?

We’re living longer, healthier lives nowadays, and there’s no reason that shouldn’t include our oral health.

Everyone knows how important it is to keep their teeth in tip-top shape. But some people don’t know how to go about doing it.

If you dread going to the dentist, your trepidation may soon lift. Laser technology, which has been used in innumerable types of medical procedures for years, has come to dental offices.

Do you envy the perfect smiles of celebrities and other people in high-profile positions?

Though it may not seem like it, your teeth are complicated biological components and play significant roles in the health of the entire body rather than just the mouths they inhabit.

The American Dental Association advocates flossing once a day to remove food particles that have become lodged between the teeth, the ones our toothbrush might not be able to reach.

The benefits of fluoride in helping to fortify the enamel protecting our teeth and ward off harmful bacteria are well documented.