Chances are, if you suffer from jaw pain, worn teeth and headaches your dentist may recommend a nightguard. This is a common way to relieve bruxism, or extreme tooth grinding. If left unchecked, this could lead to a more serious problem called TMJ (temporomandibular joint inflammation). A nightguard can relieve bruxism, but the wrong type…
Unless you’re specifically researching a health question (much like this one), it’s hard to know if the information you have is true. Dental health information might filter through evening news reports or conversational asides. Some dental habits are just that — habits — and a lot of facts may have come indirectly from toothpaste commercials.…
Your smile says a lot about you. It’s something you see when you experience feelings of joy, happiness, and love. Maybe you once had a smile that you loved showing off, but after years of drinking coffee or smoking, it has faded. Here at Exquisite Smiles, we understand how important your smile is to you.…
Crisp, cool winter weather also means that it’s time to stock the fridge with delicious fall staples. In addition to poor oral hygiene that can cause halitosis, or bad breath, some of the foods we love so much during the fall months can also be culprits of less than fresh breath. Soups, stews, and roasts…
When you have a headache, you likely don’t consider seeking the help of your dentist. While everyone suffers from the occasional headache, frequent, unexplained headaches– and particularly if they’re accompanied by jaw clicking and popping– might, in fact, be the result of a dental concern known as TMJ Disorder. What is TMJ Disorder? Your temporomandibular…
There are a lot of different causes behind halitosis, and there’s no one cure to remove all of them. Sometimes bad breath is just the result of coffee or a particularly pungent meal. But if you’re dealing with it regularly, it’s time to make some changes. Here are three lifestyle changes you can add to…
Some patients can be a little sensitive to whitening treatments and may hesitate to get it done. If it is something that you want, however, there are some ways to help reduce sensitivity so that you can get the beautiful white smile you’ve been wanting. Switch Your Toothpaste If you are whitening your teeth with…
At Exquisite Smiles in South Attleboro, MA, we want you to sleep comfortably throughout the night. We are here to sing the praises of nightguards, and we’ve got six ways you can use them to your advantage. Less Tension and Pain Nightguards are practical, lightweight, and comfortable. Your dentist will specifically design your nightguard to…
Bad breath is the cause of many embarrassing social situations. Even if you have good dental hygiene, you can still manage to have a problem with halitosis. Here’s how to get rid of “dragon breath” by looking at common causes and how to treat it. Toothpaste Does your toothpaste keep your teeth from yellowing? Does…
There are many remedies or tactics for getting rid of bad breath, as well as improving the health of your teeth and gums. Many people face the problem of having bad breath, despite brushing their teeth regularly and as needed. The main cause of having bad breath is imbalances in your mouth bacteria. Luckily, there…
