Elite Dental & Wellness

02/10/2021

If you've been putting off going to the dentist because of COVID-19, you may want to rethink that! A new study found that people with gum disease had a 9x (900%) greater chance of dying of COVID, and were 3.5-4.5x more likely to be put on a ventilator. We at Elite Smiles take oral health seriously, and hope you do to.

The chances of ending up in intensive care or on a ventilator is 3.54 and 4.57 times greater, respectively.

02/06/2021

Life is like a garden...Let’s take care of ourselves.

11/16/2020

Over 60% of the population is recommended to avoid mercury fillings according to the FDA. Mercury is neurotoxic to 100% of the population. We recommend Mercury SAFE removal here at Elite Smiles, and only place biocompatible tooth-colored restorations on our patients. Never Mercury fillings which contain 50% mercury.

The infographic was created in 2020 to demonstrate that the FDA considers 60% of the U.S. population as high-risk for adverse health outcomes from dental amalgam mercury fillings.

09/25/2020

We're getting closer! Today the FDA issued a statement sharing a warning to avoid mercury containing fillings in high risk populations due to mercury v***r release that occurs with these types of fillings. It also briefly discusses the issues that people have with metal devices (including fillings) that are placed in the body.
At Elite Smiles, we go a little further and avoid metal, including mercury fillings. We are a biomimetic office that restores teeth with the most biologically accepted materials. We also practice mercury SMART safe amalgam removal. We don't believe mercury is good for anyone, especially since it is the most neurotoxic, non-radioactive element on the planet. Did you know that?

FDA recommendations on dental amalgam and potential risks to certain high-risk individuals that may be associated with mercury-containing fillings

04/20/2020

Did you know? The modern toothbrush wasn't invented until 1938, but earlier versions have existed since 3000 B.C. Even our ancestors knew the importance of dental hygiene!

04/16/2020

Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin', the whole world smiles with you. 🎵

04/13/2020

What song do you sing to make sure you're brushing your teeth long enough?

04/10/2020

If your enamel is wearing down, try using alcohol-free mouthwash instead of your usual brand.

04/07/2020

Do you use an electric toothbrush or do you keep it old-fashioned?

04/03/2020

When we see you again, we want to see healthy teeth, so keep brushing!

04/02/2020

Covid-19 Update We Are Open For You!
Hello Dental Family-

I wanted to update our dental family on the current Covid-19 Pandemic. First off, I hope everyone is happy, healthy, and making the most of our situation. I have personally enjoyed some memorable moments with my kids and family. Although my kids are aged 3-14, I truly believe they will look back on this time with fond memories. They are not as aware of the difficult moments of sickness, economic distress, and uncertainty the “Adult” world sees, but they are very aware of the increased family time, game nights, deeper relationship bonding with siblings, freedoms from school and other responsibilities, trips to some remote regions in nature, and general closeness this pandemic has inadvertently caused. It gave me a great moment of perspective in that even in the most difficult times, we can always find joy.
With that being said, I want all of our beloved dental family patients to know that we are here for you. We are still open, and able to see anyone with urgent dental needs. In late March, Governor Ducey declared an Executive Order for healthcare providers to eliminate any non-essential medical procedures in order to preserve PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for urgent healthcare. That decision meant that many of you have had to have your cleaning hygiene appointments cancelled to be rescheduled at a later time. Thank you for your understanding.
In the meantime, we are still very much available to see any of you with pain, discomfort, or any other dental issues that could lead to something worse if not treated (ex. Deep cavities). We have also implemented Teledentistry in which we can often remotely, through our phones, diagnose dental problems and give treatment recommendations. This has been a great benefit to those of our patients who are more at-risk of leaving their homes. In the office we follow rigorous disinfecting standards to keep you safe. Please don’t hesitate to call.
We do not know how long this pandemic will last, or when things will get “back to normal,” but I do know that if we are there for each other, we can make it through together. Elite Smiles is here for you!

Sincerely,
Dr. Blake Shreeve, DMD
Elite Smiles Team
480-924-5577

03/31/2020

With all that's going on, we wanted to spread some positivity! What's something that's made you smile recently?