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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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
4 Ways to Love Your Teeth
After a poor night of sleep, you might feel groggy the next day. When you catch yourself in the mirror, you may even look tired. But lack of sleep stops there, right? Wrong. Routinely poor sleep can actually affect your dental health, too. In fact, a study by Osaka University Graduate school examined different lifestyle
Does Poor Sleep Affect Oral Health?
After a poor night of sleep, you might feel groggy the next day. When you catch yourself in the mirror, you may even look tired. But lack of sleep stops there, right? Wrong. Routinely poor sleep can actually affect your dental health, too. In fact, a study by Osaka University Graduate school examined different lifestyle
What to Know About Baby’s First Tooth
Most infants develop their first teeth between the ages of six to twelve months. While that time may be filled with more tears and sleepless nights than usual, what’s going on in your child’s mouth is actually quite amazing. Here are a few things you should know about teething. 1. Don’t worry-teething has an end
How to Battle Bad Breath Under Your Face Mask
While face mask protocols have become an important part of public health and safety in the past year, you may have begun to notice something not so pleasant if you find yourself wearing one for hours on end-bad breath. To help minimise stinky breath under your mask, make sure you are: • Drinking enough water
Best and Worst Foods for Sensitive Teeth
Struggling with sensitive teeth? You’re not alone. In fact, nearly 50% of the population has some degree of tooth sensitivity on a regular basis. Sometimes, sensitive teeth make eating difficult. Below are a few foods that can help you win the sensitive teeth battle, and a few to stay away from. SAY YES to dairy like
3 Tips for Easing Child Dental Anxiety
It’s easy for adults to understand why regular dental visits are important-but children typically don’t see the benefit of having someone poke around their mouth at the start. At Exquisite Smiles, it’s our goal to create an environment of education and fun for you child, making them an active partner in their oral health so