Elite Smiles of Louisville

At Elite Smiles of Louisville, we believe in comprehensive family dentistry. Our team, led by Dr. Music and Dr. Woock, offers services for all ages... more

Searching for a dentist near you? Look no further than Elite Smiles of Louisville. Our dedicated team provides personalized dental care and a welco... more

Our dental crowns at Elite Smiles of Louisville are crafted to restore both function and aesthetics. Whether you need a crown for a damaged tooth o... more

Gum health is vital for your overall oral wellness. At Elite Smiles of Louisville, we provide comprehensive periodontal services to prevent and tre... more

Looking for a brighter smile? Our professional teeth whitening services at Elite Smiles of Louisville are designed to give you stunning results. We... more

If you're looking for a long-lasting solution for missing teeth, our dental implants might be the perfect choice. At Elite Smiles of Louisville, we... more

Transform your smile with our cosmetic dentistry services at Elite Smiles of Louisville. Whether you're interested in dental veneers or teeth white... more

At Elite Smiles of Louisville, we prioritize family dental care tailored to your needs. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Music and Dr. Woock, is de... more

Finding a trusted dentist in Louisville is essential for maintaining your oral health. At Elite Smiles of Louisville, we are committed to providing... more

Are you looking to brighten your smile? Elite Smiles of Louisville offers professional teeth whitening services that can significantly enhance your... more

At Elite Smiles of Louisville, we provide comprehensive dental care for the whole family. From routine cleanings to advanced procedures like dental... more

At Elite Smiles of Louisville, we specialize in cosmetic dentistry to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. Our experienced team, led by Dr. S... more

Children are typically more prone to cavities because their tooth enamel is just developing and has not reached its potential protective quality. ... more

Brushing your teeth may seem like a simple thing which it basically is, but there are some guidelines to follow that will make it more efficient in... more

Unless you’re scheduled for a restorative procedure you will most likely spend as much or more time with your dental hygienist as with your dentist... more

The information on your dental assessment form is taken and kept as part of your permanent dental record. It will record your personal information... more

You may see the point in brushing your teeth twice a day, once in the morning to remove that nasty film of plaque that has collected on your teeth ... more

You can’t eliminate every food or drink that isn’t teeth friendly - there are just too many. So which ones should be banished from our diet completely and which ones can we merely limit? Carbonated sodas are a triple threat to our dental healt... more

Spring break is just around the corner! When you’re planning your family vacay don’t forget about your oral health, tooth decay doesn’t allow for it. It’s easy to find travel size toothpastes and mouthwashes in your favorite brands and flavor... more

Are you getting bored with your home dental routine? Brushing and flossing every morning and then again every night can get old after awhile. But it has to be done, so why not spice things up a bit? If you’ve been using the same flavor tooth... more

Dental anxiety is a thing. It can range from slight apprehension about an upcoming dental exam to outright fear so extreme that it makes going to the dentist impossible. Nitrous oxide is for those of us at the lower end of the anxiety scale. Th... more

The better informed you are about your own oral health the more equipped you will be to maintain it between regularly scheduled professional exams and teeth cleanings. One of the best sources of that information is your dental hygienist. The fac... more

An accident isn’t something that you expect to happen, but you can be prepared for the possibility. A dental emergency can - and often does- happen at the most inopportune times, like over the weekend or while you’re on vacation. If you can’t se... more

Although it is true that the lack of regular professional care and proper home maintenance habits will put you at higher than average risk for oral disease, genetics can also play a part in your vulnerability. If there is a history of gum disease... more

When teeth are lost to periodontitis, for instance, it may become more and more difficult to speak clearly and chew properly, resulting in embarrassing situations and significant discomfort for the individual. A partial denture is a custom made r... more

Your gag reflex is a good thing - in most cases. The natural reaction to a foreign object or a piece of food that is too big to swallow safely can keep you from choking. Some people, however, have an over sensitive gag reflex which can cause com... more

If your regularly scheduled dental checkup is coming up there are some things to consider that may make it less stressful. Leave early for your appointment, you never know when road conditions or traffic tie ups may crop up and it’s nice to be ab... more

A few pangs of anxiety are to be expected when you’re facing a dental procedure, especially one that you have never experienced before. The pre treatment consult with your dentist should help to put your mind at ease, but if you still feel the ne... more

Any craftsman who relies on his tools for his livelihood will tell you how important it is to keep them in tip top shape at all times. The same goes for the tools that you use to maintain your oral health. Whether you use an electric toothbrush ... more

Your dental office sets aside the time for your regular 6 month appointment so that your dentist can monitor the state of your oral health, determine if there are any changes since your last checkup and discuss your treatment plan. Use this time... more

Bruxism is the involuntary habit of clenching/grinding the teeth together. It often occurs while the grinder is asleep which can be why the habit may go undiscovered for some time. The grinding can, however, eventually begin to affect the tooth... more

One of the advantages of belonging to a dental “home” is the long standing relationship that the term implies. A child who is introduced to a dental home at an early age will benefit from continual monitoring, from the arrival of the baby teeth t... more

An impacted tooth, orthodontic issues or the risk of infection are some of the reasons that extraction may be recommended. When this is the case it is best to schedule the procedure asap in order to avoid further trouble. A simple extraction is ... more

When none of those over the counter toothache products are working for you, it may be time to talk to your dentist about getting a prescription remedy. Professional strength toothpaste formulas for instance, contain more of the cavity fighting f... more

Whether you use an electric toothbrush (they do come equipped with a lot of perks) or a more traditional manual one, it’s important that it fits well in your hand so that you can maneuver it adeptly over the surfaces of your teeth, even the ones i... more

Professional care and home maintenance correspond in a successful plan for good oral health. Regular dental exams and cleanings work to insure that any threat will be seen at the earliest stage when treatment is less invasive and to monitor the c... more

If you or your child is a part of an organized sports team you have no doubt gone shopping for a mouthguard for the protection against oral injury. Most team coaches/leaders have made the mouthguard a mandatory part of equipment, just like helmet... more

If you’re considering a switch to an electric toothbrush you may be pleasantly surprised at all the perks that are available on some of those brushes. Not only do they promise to do a better job of removing bacterial plaque from the surface of yo... more

A treatment plan is the guideline that your dentist will use as he schedules the various procedures that you will undergo to achieve the goal of restoring your oral health. After an initial evaluation your dentist will explain his findings using... more

The bond that is formed between you and your dental team is often based on the trust and confidence that comes from a long term relationship; being part of a dental home generates those feelings. Knowing that your dentist has your best interests ... more

If you do the research you will find that soda, coffee and tea, red and white wine and acidic juices are all bad for your teeth. So what should we be drinking if we are concerned about maintaining our oral health? The resounding answer is WATER,... more

First times can be challenging. Your first visit with a new dentist for instance, will go a lot smoother if you are armed with the necessary information/documents and are able to relax in the environment before meeting the dental team. You will... more

Prevention is a major concern when it comes to our oral health. The quicker an issue can be recognized, the better the odds are that it can be successfully treated or kept from advancing. Gingivitis for instance, is the earliest stage of gum dis... more

Once full blown periodontitis takes hold it is very hard if not impossible to prevent serious repercussions; e.g., receding gums, a weakened jawbone structure and eventual tooth loss. The secret is to catch the signs of gingivitis (the earliest s... more

If you’re not seeing the results that you would like from your last couple of dental check ups there may be some things that you can do to make the next one better. Home care is an important part of a plan for the successful maintenance of our or... more

Cracked tooth syndrome is the clinical term used to describe a tooth that has been cracked but not broken off. The damage can be so minimal that it won’t show up on an x-ray image which is why it is so hard to diagnose. One of the symptoms commo... more

A dental emergency can arise anytime, anywhere but if we can relieve the discomfort or come up with a temporary fix for the problem, everyone involved will benefit. You can find a pre-stocked emergency dental care kit in the oral care aisle of yo... more

We know how dangerous it is to try to diagnose our own symptoms. First of all, we would more than likely be wrong in our analysis and most importantly it could keep us from getting the professional treatment that we need. You can however, help y... more

Most of us can merely go to the store, find the oral care aisle and pick out a toothpaste from the multitude of options offered there. But things are a bit more involved for others who are at particularly high risk for oral disease. High risk ca... more

A great smile is an aesthetic asset and is beneficial to both your physical and psychological well being. Oral health has been deemed a window to our overall health; the nutrients from the food and drinks that we consume enter our bodies through ... more

The general recommendation is that we brush our teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time but that recommendation comes with a caution about brushing too hard. One of the major goals in the maintenance of our oral health is to preserve the oute... more

“Dentin hypersensitivity” is often the diagnosis when a dental patient complains of experiencing discomfort from the sensations of hot and cold or even sweetness. Sensitivity may be innate or it can be brought on by brushing too vigorously, the h... more

Many of the over the counter mouthwashes advertised today are meant to relieve the symptoms of temporary bad breath due to something we’ve eaten or a particularly full bodied beverage. There are other such products that are formulated to more spe... more

Dental sealants have long been used by family and pediatric dentists as an effective preventive measure for children who are naturally more prone to tooth decay as their teeth are still developing. As it turns out, parents as well as children can... more

Dentists see a lot of cases of xerostomia aka “dry mouth” occurring as a side effect from taking a variety of medications, both prescribed and over the counter. Since older adults are more apt to be under medical treatment for one ailment or anot... more

Your dental chart is only part of your patient record that is kept on file for reference. Your dentist and dental assistant will record all of your procedures including cleanings and cosmetic improvements but it will be up to you to provide your ... more

Some of the more common oral surgery procedures include tooth extraction, placement of dental implants and jawbone correction. If you are scheduled for any oral surgery procedure it’s important that you know how to prepare, what to expect during ... more

There’s no reason to go on being embarrassed by those persistent bouts of bad breath, there are ways of dealing with chronic halitosis. If the condition is determined to be linked to your oral health your dentist may recommend switching to an ele... more

Moving is not easy, there’s the packing, getting settled in to a new neighborhood, seeing that the the kids get registered for school, etc.,etc. One of the top priorities is to find a family dentist that is right for you, one that can provide ser... more

Hopefully your next dental check up will go well but if there is a need for restoration your dentist will formulate a treatment plan outlining the recommended procedures according to priority of need and what kind of results can be expected from e... more

Over the counter whitening gels, strips or kits may cost less and be more convenient but the results tend to be hit or miss since they are not customized to meet individual needs. An in office whitening treatment on the other hand, will apply a p... more

When something touches the roof of the mouth or the back of the tongue the natural reaction is known as the “gag reflex.” It occurs in response to the threat of choking on a foreign object or a piece of food that is too big to swallow. The gag r... more

The number of over the counter dental care products on the shelves today can be overwhelming for shoppers who aren’t sure about which ones would truly benefit their needs. Instead of taking the time to read every label on every box of toothpast... more

The best way to go about restoring your dental health is to work out a plan for treatment that your dentist recommends and that you are comfortable with. Depending on how much dental work you will need, time may be a factor; be sure that you can ... more

If your last dental exam revealed signs of early stage gum disease your dentist may recommend a scaling and root planing procedure to prevent the disease from advancing. Scaling and root planing aka “deep cleaning” may sound a bit invasive, but i... more

In-office fluoride treatments can be very beneficial for those families who do not have the advantage of a fluoridated community drinking water supply or whose members may be at higher risk for tooth decay because of dietary or medical issues. Th... more

People who are at higher than average risk for oral disease need extra preventive care ranging from the products that they use at home to having more frequent and sometimes more extensive, professional attention. Brushing with a fluoridated tooth... more

A professional teeth cleaning is one of the most effective weapons in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. Home care is important too but try as you may you are most likely going to leave some plaque on your teeth over the span of 6 mon... more

Dental professionals agree that finding an issue at the earliest possible stage will result in the best outcome for the patient. A cavity for instance, can be developing long before there are symptoms but with modern x-ray technology it can be di... more

It’s really not right to categorize the dental crown as a cosmetic option since it is also an efficient restorative one. A crown can definitely be used to cover up extreme discoloration, or to restore a broken or chipped tooth but it is also effe... more

Most families get a sufficient amount of fluoride from the tap water that they drink and the over the counter dental products that they use e.g., toothpastes and mouthwashes. Some however, like those who don’t have the advantage of a fluoridated ... more

With so many home care dental products on the market today you may need some help in sorting them out; your dental hygienist is the perfect source to go to. Your hygienist knows the state of your oral health, she is also familiar with the latest a... more

What can your dental hygienist do for you? That will depend on how you take advantage of the time spent with her. Part of the hygienist’s job is to keep up with the many new over the counter dental products that are becoming available every day.... more

Some patients are at higher than average risk for gum disease; dentists and hygienists look for red flags such as tobacco use, family history, stress or lack of consistent home and professional care. There’s not much that can be done about the ge... more

One way to describe a dental veneer is to compare it to a fake fingernail. The veneer serves to cover up any number of flaws in the natural tooth enamel just as the fake nail does for the natural one. One big difference - the veneer lasts a lot ... more

Whether you’re looking for a complete smile makeover or just a minor improvement the most important thing is to establish an open line of communication with your cosmetic dentist. Relate your expectations in as much detail as possible and be rece... more