Teeth whitening creams and gels are widely available in stores. But that doesn’t make them the best choice for whitening your smile. Not only are the chemicals abrasive and dangerous, but it can also be tricky to apply the treatment to yourself. Getting a professional tooth whitening treatment is always preferable. Here’s how Zoom whitening…
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.…
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…
If you want to whiten your teeth before the holidays, there are a few steps you need to take and a few things you need to avoid. Talk to your dentist about healthy teeth whitening procedures; avoid over the counter bleaches and DIY creams. Keep up a healthy teeth-cleaning regimen; don’t overstress your teeth with…
Pregnancy can make you question everything. And there’s a good reason for that: each trimester of pregnancy impacts the overall health of your mouth. Morning sickness can erode your teeth’s enamel. Dry mouth and dietary changes can increase your risk of tooth decay. Even hormonal changes have an impact on your gum’s sensitivity. So when it…
Red wine has been an on-again, off-again interest in the health community. It’s always in the center of a debate about heart disease. Scientists and dieticians discuss its relative merits as a source of antioxidants and polyphenols. But red wine adds empty calories to your diet and could increase your risks of some cancers. But the…
Every season has their own array of foods that can start to stain your smile. Summer has a lot of brightly colored and acidic fruits. Iced coffees and cold sodas are daily drinks. Even popsicles and energy drinks have a lot of coloring that starts to wear away the white in your smile. As summer turns…
The internet is ripe with different products to whiten your teeth. The various methods include natural and chemical-based methods to make your pearly whites sparkle and shine. Most of the products and recipes available to whiten your teeth treat the symptoms and fail to find the cause of the problem. Prevention is more important to…
DIY whitening treatments and over the counter chemicals usually won’t give you the smile you’re looking for. A lot of DIY procedures are incomplete and don’t protect your gums. Even products you can buy in a store might lead to a blotchy smile, damaged gums, or weakened enamel. If you tried a product at home…
People misuse the word investment a lot. Sometimes people use it to justify a long-term purchase. Or a pricy good is on sale and potential buyers call it an investment instead of simply a good deal. But some goods and services that you can purchase outside of the stock market really can a good investment…
