Shine Insights

We care about our Smile Store family and we want you to have a healthy, happy smile. Therefore, Shine Insights is a place where you can access a wealth of free information, advice and tips. We regularly update new information which you can read at your own leisure.

New branding: 'shine brighter'

oral health information

New branding: 'shine brighter'

Oral care is where health starts, and at Smile Store we’re giving more kiwis a reason to smile, encouraging everyone to shine a little brighter by taking control of their oral health daily.

Water Flossing: Discover a cleaner, healthier mouth!

Water flossing

Water Flossing: Discover a cleaner, healthier mouth!

Heaps of oral health benefits when you use a water flosser!

Top 10 guide to Water Flossing

Water flossing

Top 10 guide to Water Flossing

A bit more technical, but here's some facts to back up waterflossing benefits

Have you got a stinky mask mouth?

Preventing Bad Breath

Have you got a stinky mask mouth?

Why clean baby gums?

Kids oral health

Why clean baby gums?

It's best to clean babies' mouths and gums every day and it's really easy to do correctly

6 facts about kids dental health

Kids oral health

6 facts about kids dental health

Dental health is important right from the start.

3 Tips from a Dentist for Parents

Kids oral health

3 Tips from a Dentist for Parents

Useful tips for your kids' oral health.

Xylitol Helps Prevent Kids' Cavities

Kids oral health

Xylitol Helps Prevent Kids' Cavities

Proven research into gum with xylitol suggests it is successful in reducing cavities

Is it a problem if my child sucks their thumb or a pacifier?

Kids oral health

Is it a problem if my child sucks their thumb or a pacifier?

Most parents out there may be wondering if it is okay for your child to suck their thumb or suck on their pacifier.

Can bad oral health affect my baby?

Kids oral health

Can bad oral health affect my baby?

While inside the womb, and when they're out and about, oral health still counts.

How can I encourage my kids to brush their teeth?

Kids oral health

How can I encourage my kids to brush their teeth?

Make a tedious routine fun and colourful

Dental benefits of Xylitol

Xylitol

Dental benefits of Xylitol

Why is Xylitol good for your teeth?

Five benefits of Xylitol

Xylitol

Five benefits of Xylitol

Five simple reasons Xylitol could be the sugar replacement you need.

Is Xylitol safe for diabetics?

Xylitol

Is Xylitol safe for diabetics?

For people with diabetes and prediabetes, xylitol is an excellent alternative to sugar.

How does Xylitol help weight loss?

Xylitol

How does Xylitol help weight loss?

Xylitol is a healthy carbohydrate, appropriate for many low carb diets.