Smile Wide- June is the National Smile Month!

It's June already! Where does the time go?

Dr. Elvebak and team are excited to tell you June marks National Smile Month, a great time to remind our patients to brush, floss, practice good nutrition at home (and over the summer) to avoid cavities and gum disease, among other dental health issues.

After all, there's more and more evidence that suggests folks with gum disease are more at risk for serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes.

Here are a few easy steps you can improve your oral health at home:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth and braces
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during orthodontic treatment.
* Visit your general dentist regularly (usually every six months apart).

If you have questions about any of the tips here, we encourage you to give us a call at our Dallas or Plano, TX orthodontic offices!

Ask Dr. Elvebak: Who benefits from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Elvebak will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!

Elvebak Orthodontics, From a Patient's Perspective

Dr. Elvebak and team, serving Plano and Dallas, TX, deliver the highest quality orthodontic care in a personalized environment. We make orthodontic treatment fun and enjoyable. Just see what our patients have to say about what they like best about our team:

The appointments are never long and the Dr. is very nice and keeps us informed of everything that is happening! ~ Mona H.

Availability of appointments, friendly service, Dr. Elvebak is very nice and makes patients feel comfortable. He knows his stuff and is current of the new advancements in orthodontics as well as technology for his practice. ~ Yasmeen S.

Dr. Elvebak is easy to talk to, kids love him. He's located in the same office as their dentist. Love the office and staff ~ Edward D.

Convenient location in Dallas and Stacy was terrific explaining the treatment program and likely insurance coverage. ~ Terri R.

They were very detailed on what my treatment was going to be, and personable. Felt very comfortable with my decision with going to Elvebak Orthodontics! ~ Luisa C.

Recent Contest Winners at Elvebak Orthodontics

Besides creating straighter, healthier smiles, Dr. Elvebak and his Plano and Dallas orthodontic teams are all about having fun! We want to make sure our patients enjoy their experience at our office, and we hold all sorts of fun contests and events to celebrate! Last month, two contests wrapped up here at Elvebak Orthodontics, the "Let's Play Ball Contest", and the "100% Brusher Contest".

-Congratulations to Jayce Testut & Matt Singer, the winners of our "Let's Play Ball Contest". We hope you both enjoy your gift cards to Sports Authority!


-Congratulations to Marguerite Thompson, the winner of our 100% Brusher Contest! Way to go, keep it up!

We hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend!