Do you have a question for Elyse?

If you have any questions about your teeth, brushing, flossing or anything at all about teeth, this is where you can ask Elyse!! If Elyse can't answer your question, she will ask one of her favorite dentists for you. Ask away by clicking the "Ask Elyse button"!



Some of the questions Elyse has already answered are below - just scroll down the page to Elyse's answers!

February is Children's Dental Health Month!

Maintaining proper dental health is important all year long, but February is extra special because it is Children's Dental Health Month! We have gathered a bunch of neat videos we thought you might like. Take a look around and remember, if you ever have any questions about anything dental-related you can "Ask Elyse". Send us an email using the button above and we will get back to you with an answer!

 

Happy Holidays from Elyse!

Just in time for the holidays, another great dental tip from Elyse! A great way to stay OFF of Santa's "naughty list" is to make sure you brush and floss everyday (all year long), but especially during the holidays. Chances are you will be lucky enough to gobble up lots of tasty cookies and treats so it is very important you give your teeth a little more attention. 

Drink lots of water

Eat a variety of foods from all of the five food groups:
- milk, yogurt and cheese
- meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts
- vegetables
- fruits
- breads, cereal, rice and pasta

Try not to snack in between meals or before bedtime, especially be careful of snacks that are sugary and sweet

Brush your teeth twice every day

Floss your teeth every day

Visit your dentist (my Daddy and his friends) on a regular basis for your check up and cleaning.

Elyse's answers

Question: How does what I eat affect my teeth? - Cody L.

This is a great question. It is really important to watch what we eat because everything that goes into our mouths comes into contact with yucky germs and bacteria. If you don’t brush your teeth after you’ve eaten you will start getting plaque on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth. It makes teeth "feel fuzzy" to the tongue. Plaque loves sugary foods so when you eat things that are very sweet and sugary like candy an acid is made that attacks the enamel of your teeth and eventually causes your teeth to decay and get cavities. If you are careful to eat healthy foods and brush and floss your teeth every day you will be able to get the plaque off your teeth. You should also be sure to visit My Daddy, or your dentist because they can see plaque and help you get rid of it before it’s too late.