by Michigan Dentist | Nov 19, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Since the nylon fiber toothbrush was introduced by DuPont in 1938 and Crest introduced fluoride toothpaste in 1954, toothpaste and toothbrushes have been the main arsenals of defense against tooth decay. Nylon dental floss was introduced in the 1940s and, while still...
by Michigan Dentist | Oct 20, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Most of us don’t think about the health of our teeth until they start hurting. However, our oral health is essential to our overall health. Our teeth are what allows us to be able to eat and digest food well. It impacts how our food tastes and even affects our speech....
by Michigan Dentist | Sep 17, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
The sentiment that timing is everything applies to more than just major life events. It also applies to brushing your teeth. To understand why timing is important in tooth brushing it is helpful to have a basic understanding of how your digestive system works....
by Michigan Dentist | Aug 18, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Let’s talk about tooth decay. Did you know the common cold is the only thing more common than dental issues? Healthy teeth are essential to your overall health. Your mouth has a lot of bacteria in it and can spread to other areas of your body. So, what are the first...
by Michigan Dentist | Jul 17, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
There are the obvious foods—candies, sugary drinks—but keeping your teeth clean and healthy can become harder when you’re an adult with a lot more of your day-to-day foods going on the do-not-eat list. There is more sugar and acid in foods we eat than we realize, and...
