This Manchester dentist is offering guests the chance to enhance their teeth with a multitude of cosmetics, including viral teeth trends.
Everyone is always after one thing in life, and it’s keeping those pearly whites looking as shiny and polished as ever.
Social media platforms have encouraged more and more of us to explore different cosmetic and aesthetic dental procedures, so much so that the term ‘Turkey teeth’ has become synonymous online with anyone who has seemingly taken a trip and returned to the UK with un-naturally white and abnormal teeth.
Another cosmetic procedure done to improve the appearance of teeth is composite bonding.
Unfamiliar with it? Well, we took matters into our own hands by consulting Dr Billal Arshad, a world class cosmetic dentist at Rüh Dental in Spinningfields, to get out his expertise.
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Rüh Dental offers a tailored-to-you experience and provides all the advice you could possibly need / Credit: The Manc Group
Rüh Dental does things differently, building confidence one smile at a time with natural, bespoke results that seek to enhance rather than overpower.
The company takes a unique approach to dentistry – one where artistry, luxury, and care come together seamlessly.
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For Rüh Dental, it’s about more than just crafting dream smiles and helping people feel their best.
Q&A with Dr Billal Arshad about composite bonding
Q: What does composite bonding entail?
A: Composite bonding is a minimally-invasive cosmetic dental procedure where a tooth-coloured resin is applied to your teeth to improve their shape, size, or colour.
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Think of it as a way to smooth out imperfections, whether it’s chipped, uneven, or discoloured teeth, without drilling or removing natural enamel. I sculpt the resin by hand, layer by layer, then harden it with a special blue light.
The result? A natural-looking, flawless smile in just one appointment.
Q: Does it help with sensitive teeth?
A: Yes, it can. Since composite bonding covers exposed areas of enamel, it can act as a protective layer against temperature sensitivity caused by worn-down teeth or minor enamel loss.
While it’s not a cure for deep-rooted sensitivity issues (like nerve-related pain), it does help reduce discomfort from hot, cold, or acidic foods.
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If sensitivity is a major concern, then it’s best to have a conversation with your dentist about whether bonding is the best option for you. There may be other solutions such as Invisalign – a clear, removable aligner system that gradually straightens teeth – instead.
You can get up to £1,000 off Invisalign at Rüh Dental from 25 February to 6 March.
The Spinningfields-based company has sleek and modern dentist spaces / Credit: The Manc Group
Q: What’s the maintenance like?
A: Bonded teeth are low maintenance, but not indestructible.
You’ll still need to brush and floss as usual, but there are a few extra precautions. Avoid biting hard objects (ice, pens and fingernails) and anything that could cause staining (coffee, red wine, curry) since bonding can discolour over time.
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Regular check-ups and polishing help keep them looking fresh as well as a night guard to protect your bonding if you grind your teeth.
Q: How do you stop it from looking fake / or like ‘Turkey teeth’?
A: You mean the dreaded oversized, overly-white, and un-natural look? The key to avoiding this is subtlety and skill.
Shade matching, so choosing a shade that complements your natural teeth, not one that looks like a neon sign. Ensuring natural contours, as after all, teeth aren’t perfectly straight slabs, they have natural grooves and variations, which I replicate. Proper proportions are also key – no oversized, bulky teeth, but ones that are shaped to suit your face and bite.
The goal is a refreshed, natural smile – one that looks like you, but even better.
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Rüh Dental is offering a range of cut-price procedures for a limited time only. / Credit: The Manc Group
As mentioned, Rüh Dental is offering Invisalign at a cut-price for one week only, offering free teeth whitening (worth £500), free Vivera retainers (worth £500), a free digital scan and simulation, and even a complimentary consultation.
Fancy checking out any of these cosmetic treatments and accessing the benefits listed above? Rüh Dental is running this promotion for one week only from 25 February to 6 March.
Global sportswear brand PUMA to open new UK HQ in £87m Manchester development
Emily Sergeant
PUMA is set to open its new UK headquarters right here in Manchester.
It has been announced that the global sportswear brand has agreed a 20,000 sq ft lease of cutting-edge workspace in what is turning out to be one of the city’s most exciting destinations for technology, digital innovation, and creative businesses, Circle Square.
Set to take shape on the Oxford Road Corridor, PUMA’s new HQ will be in the £87 million development being brought forward by Bruntwood SciTech – which is a joint venture between property developers Bruntwood, L&G (Legal & General), and Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
No.3 Circle Square, which is where PUMA will be calling home, forms the latest phase of the neighbourhood’s ‘masterplan’, offering 15 floors of new workspace focused on innovation businesses.
According to developers, the building is currently finalising construction and will open this summer.
PUMA may already have an existing small presence in Manchester, but this move sees the brand relocate its UK HQ from London to Manchester.
The new Manchester HQ will be home to the company’s sales, marketing, merchandising, finance, people and operations, and direct to consumer departments.
PUMA says its new Manchester base will allow it to work side-by-side with existing forward-thinking and disruptive businesses and institutions that are already located at the Circle Square campus, and in the wider city centre, and provide it with new opportunities to collaborate and innovate as it continues to focus on innovation and advancing performance.
The location will also put PUMA on the doorstep of the city’s world-leading academic institutions too, giving it access to Manchester’s top STEM and creative talent in the city.
“The move to Circle Square and state-of-the-art facilities on offer forms a key part of our strategy for providing PUMA’s employees with a first class working environment with top facilities and amenities,” commented Lucynda Davies, who is PUMA’s UK Managing Director, as the new UK HQ was announced this week.
“Being surrounded by such a strong line up of industry was an important factor, and to find somewhere in the heart of Manchester’s thriving tech community is exactly what we hoped for.
“We’ve already experienced many of the gains that a thriving city like Manchester affords… and now, through our new UK HQ, we look forward to further integrating ourselves in the city’s innovative community.”
Featured Image – Bruntwood SciTech
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25,000 free footballs are being given away across the UK
Danny Jones
A total of 25,000 free footballs are up for grabs this month as part of a new scheme from Barclays, who are giving them away to mark a special anniversary.
The British multinational universal bank, which boasts over 850 branches and more than 48 million customers worldwide, has been supporting the beautiful game for a quarter of a century now and has been the primary Premier League sponsor since the 2001/02 season.
Approaching 25 years helping fund and promote English football, they’ve come up with a new initiative to celebrate, simply called the ‘Lost Ball Project‘.
We’ve all seen scenes like these before.
Credit: Barclays (supplied)
Tapping into the national and generational memory of losing a ball to a pond, up a tree, over a fence or on a roof and so on, Barclays are making up for those heartbreaking little losses – one ball at a time.
Lost Ball will see the bank give away 25k footballs across the UK, with Barclays customers able to claim a free ball for themselves or someone else who has lost theirs.
Already up and running, the scheme is off to a flyer and free footies will be available until Thursday, 22 May, so we wouldn’t wait around.
The bank has played an integral role throughout the British football pyramid for decades now, sponsoring to only the Premier League but also the WSL, Barclays Women’s Championship; the Northern Irish Women’s Football Association, Scottish Women’s Championship and the Scottish Women’s League One
They’ve even put together this emotive, albeit a bit tongue-in-cheek video:
As they put it, the mission of the Lost Ball Project is simple: “Let’s keep the nation playing the beautiful game. Because there’s no football without grassroots football.”
In addition to backing established leagues, they have continued to support the country’s footballing community at large, especially in terms of the women’s game.
For instance, the Barclays Girls’ Football School partnership with The FA has seen the number of participating schools rise from 3,000 in 2019 to 20,000 in 2024, helping more than 2.5 million schoolgirls access football.
Important work done from the ground up.
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Barclays’ Group Head of Sponsorship, Tom Corbett, said in a statement: “We are immensely proud of our pioneering work and funding to grassroots football over the past 25 years.
Giving away 25,000 balls to replace our customers’ ‘Lost Balls’ means they will never be without the one thing you need to be able to play the game we’ve supported at Barclays for all these years.”
If you bank with the group, you can find out how to claim your free football HERE.
Thomas Melia -
20th February 2025 
