By implementing saliva production techniques in your smile, you can drastically lower your risk for tooth decay. Saliva is necessary to keep your smile safe and free of dental damage in the form of oral accidents and injuries that can often arise to your teeth and gums. One highly effective method for increasing saliva production is by chewing sugarless... read more »
If you are wishing for a way to discreetly straighten your smile without the metal brackets or wires, Dr. Alexis Mai and our team offer Invisalign®. At Elite Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we are proud to offer effective and cosmetic solutions for your oral care. This holiday season, enjoy the beauty and convenience of Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign works through... read more »
The holidays are here! Here are some tips to go above and beyond just brushing and flossing.  De-Stress: The holidays can be stressful. Make sure you are taking time to unwind, to release tension in your body. Body tension often manifests itself in clenching or grinding teeth, which can make them dull and flat, and damage tooth enamel.... read more »
Do you have a stubborn, unattractive tooth that takes the beauty away from your smile? If so, you might want to consider enhancing it so you can have the smile you deserve. Fortunately, dental veneers can get the job done. They are thin, porcelain, tooth-colored shells that cover your teeth and disguise their imperfections. They can help you have a... read more »
For many people, dental implants are the perfect solution for replacing missing teeth. They are crafted to blend in perfectly with a person’s smile, and what’s more, they are sturdy. The prosthetic teeth are mounted on titanium posts that have been placed directly into the jawbone. This keeps the implants in place, makes sure that remaining natural teeth do not... read more »
While brushing is a huge part of your oral hygiene routine, there are a couple of other closely related practices that you can use for a great smile: flossing, and chewing sugar-free gum. Flossing should be done once a day. Use a single-filament thread, when possible, to avoid fraying and shredding of the floss. It is best if you... read more »
The American Dental Association (ADA) is the USA's foremost group of dentists, with at least 160,000 members in its ranks; that’s at least one member per 200 citizens of the US! Since its origin in 1859, the ADA has headed the charge for increasing the public’s dental health through providing information on oral health and increasing the skills and success... read more »
What is a dental abscess? It’s essentially a collection of pus that accumulates at the root of the tooth or between the tooth and the gums. A dental abscess is most commonly caused by tooth decay, but can also happen as a result of dental trauma or gum disease. Abscesses can be rather dangerous to your tooth as they lead... read more »
Sleep is a powerful healing method. Getting the right amount of sleep can actually improve your brain power, balance your hormones, and help you prevent chronic diseases. In fact, it can even improve your oral health. Proper sleep can help tackle two of oral health’s worst enemies: gum disease and dry mouth. A four-year study at Osaka University Graduate School... read more »
Here at Elite Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through... read more »