If you ever have cavities, there are a few options to choose from. Although dental amalgams can provide extreme durability for years to come, they cannot match the aesthetics and charm that our tooth-colored composite fillings can provide. If you are considering filling out your smile with tooth-colored composite fillings, here are some of the benefits you will enjoy: -... read more »

How often have you been told that you should brush your teeth? You should remember to brush your teeth twice every day. When you brush, please remember to do so for two minutes at a time and try to start in a different area of your mouth every time. But do you know what you should do if you don’t... read more »

Are your taking care of your smile? Have you set any goals for the new year in terms of your oral health care treatment? The more that you do to keep your smile happy and healthy, the longer your teeth and gums can serve you effectively. Oftentimes, we do not employ flossing treatments enough or with the proper effectiveness. Floss... read more »

As humans, we tend to be very hard on our teeth. Everything from what we eat, to the grinding of our teeth in our sleep can easily damage or wear down even the strongest of smiles. Although brushing twice daily and flossing daily is important to achieve a healthier and cleaner smile, it may not be enough to ensure our... read more »

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 »