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Explore expert advice, dental insights, and practical tips to help you achieve a healthier, brighter smile. From preventive care and treatment guides to cosmetic options and patient-friendly explanations, our blog is here to keep you informed and confident about your oral health. Stay tuned for regular updates from our experienced team.
New Year, New Affirmations, New Me!
Like everyone else, we’re leaving 2021 behind and embracing the change that this year is sure to bring. We aim to offer inspiration, hope, and motivation to our patients and believe that one of the best ways to do that
5 Holiday Dental Tips
Follow these simple tips for great oral health as we sail into the end of 2021. Stay hydrated. With all of the errands this time of year can bring, you’re likely moving around a bit more than usual. Hydration is
May Your Holidays Be Merry & Bright
Twinkling lights, bountiful buffet tables, gift shopping and wrapping, holiday parties. ‘Tis the merry and bright season. Here are some tips to get your smile ready to shine for all those holiday festivities: Book your checkup and clean. A healthy smile
Teeth-Healthy Holiday Treats
It’s that time of year again: the gatherings, gift shopping and holiday stress is about to set in. Instead of giving in to unhealthy temptations this season, aim to make oral health a priority with healthy eating that still feels
Composite Fillings
When a cavity needs filling, there are two basic choices. There is a mixture of metals called an amalgam. Or, a resin composite, consisting of ceramic or glass, blended in a plastic compound. Each has its pros and cons. Because resin more closely matches the colour of natural teeth, they tend to be less noticeable.
Salient Facts About Sealants
Once a tooth is drilled and filled, its strength is compromised. It’ll never be as strong as it was. It’s why we stress prevention. And why it makes sense to have your child’s teeth protected with a sealant. When your child’s permanent teeth emerge, they’re not as resistant to decay as yours. The most likely
Calm and Comfortable
Dental professionals have used many methods to create a comfortable experience for patients. Before nitrous oxide was discovered at the end of the 18th century, wine and ether were used. Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” has no colour or smell. It has no harmful side effects for the vast majority of people. Many describe the
This Dental Phobia Ends Here
Are you or someone you care about avoiding the dentist due to fear, shame, or embarrassment? You’re not alone. Many people delay dental care, not because of the procedures, but because they worry about being judged for the condition of their teeth or gums. At Exquisite Smiles, we believe in gentle, non-judgmental dental care. We
Preventing Gum Disease
With so many nooks and crannies on our teeth, bacteria-causing cavities have plenty of places to wreak havoc in the mouth. Fortunately, sealants are an excellent way to keep decay at a distance. Composed of plastic, sealants are a thin liquid coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. They’re often used
Essential Dental Accessory
Does your child participate in some type of organised sport? There are many risks when playing soccer, cricket, rugby, kickboxing, basketball, netball or other types of contact sports. The biggest risk with contact sports? The contact part. When playing contact sports, your child can receive a blow to the head. Or an elbow to the