Is your oral health care where it needs to be with the closing of the year? Are you prepared to enter a new year with the best chance of oral health care success? If you have not already done so, it is important to establish an oral health care checklist that includes proper cleaning, proper smile maintenance, a healthy diet,... read more »

Are you contemplating adding fluoride mouthwash to your oral hygiene routine? If so, you’re on the right track toward a top-notch smile and oral health! No matter what rinse you use, make sure it has been approved by the American Dental Association. Our dentist, Dr. Melissa Maus, encourages you to use fluoride mouthwash because it can strengthen your tooth enamel... read more »

When you get a hole in your tooth, it is called a cavity. Oftentimes, cavities are caused by harmful acids created from the bacteria in plaque. With better oral hygiene, plaque can be washed away and not given a chance to flourish and damage our precious teeth. You can make a good smile great by keeping it cavity-free with these... 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 »