Do you want a strong, healthy, and beautiful smile this Christmas? If so, there are things you need to do to keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. Those things are: -Get a professional dental cleaning: It’s vital to get a dental cleaning every six months, so if you’re due for your checkup, it’s best to schedule it soon.... read more »

If your smile has been rendered unappealing by chips, stains, old dental work or other cosmetic imperfections, it can leave you feeling self-conscious. In some cases, your smile can be improved by dental veneers. However, if a tooth lacks sufficient enamel to secure a veneer, your dentist, Dr. Melissa Maus, might recommend restoring the tooth with a porcelain dental crown.... read more »

In the past, fixing your smile has been a bit of a costly endeavor. However, that's not the case in today's dental world. Now, here at Melissa Maus & Associates in San Francisco, California, we offer a number of smile restoration options to match any budget. If you've thought about getting your smile fixed but let the costs get in... read more »

Growing up means more than just learning to drive, or taking a job to pay for expenses. The skills we have learned throughout our childhood, now become our responsibility to fine-tune, hone, and enhance, for optimum results. Skills like oral hygiene now take on new dynamics beyond brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. Many environmental and social factors now also come... read more »

Brushing your teeth is a great way to deeply clean your smile each day. However, it’s only effective if you have the proper technique. So, to help you clean your smile the correct way, our Melissa Maus & Associates team recommends using the following steps: Step 1: Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums and move the... read more »

Tooth sensitivity often results in pain or a stinging discomfort when you consume hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods and beverages. Even though you can treat the symptoms of tooth sensitivity with special formulated toothpaste and lifestyle modification, it is still wise to identify the underlying cause of the problem. In many cases, tooth sensitivity is often a symptom of a... read more »

Maintaining good oral health extends beyond just the health of your mouth. Indeed, people with poor oral health often struggle with other issues related to their quality of life and sometimes the financial burden of costly dental procedures. Here at Melissa Maus & Associates, our dentist, Dr. Melissa Maus, understands that maintaining good oral health encompasses several critical factors. To... read more »