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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.
Smiling For Holiday Photos
Trying to find the best way to whiten your teeth before 2020 arrives? Even with little time left, you’ve still got some options. 1. Whitening toothpaste. Many types of toothpaste are now made with extra whitening power. While they aren’t
Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays will be here before we know it. While it’s a time of joy, family, food (and photos), it’s also important to consider your oral health. Follow these simple tips to keep your teeth healthy this holiday season. 1.
Visiting Somewhere Chilly?
Do you have a trip planned to somewhere cold? Make sure you stay warm—and take care of your teeth. Here’s how you can protect your teeth during frigid weather. Stay hydrated. Your water intake is just as important in cold
Do Breath Mints Work?
While we hope it doesn’t happen often, we know that from time to time you may forget to brush your teeth. But if that happens, will a breath mint have your back? Yes—but. While mints do freshen your breath, they
Make Toothpaste Time Fun
Struggling to get your kids excited about brushing? Here are some fun ideas to help your children maintain their oral hygiene: Do they have a favourite character from a recent animated television show or movie? Chances are, you can find
Will Sweets Sour Your Smile?
While we know it’s nearly impossible to stay completely away from those oh-so-tasty treats around the holidays, do your best to protect your smile by limiting your intake. You should also be cautious about biting into hard candies like peanut
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