by Michigan Dentist | Apr 30, 2018 | Children's Dentistry
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identify tooth decay, most commonly known as cavities, as one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood, citing statistics that one in five children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated decayed...
by Michigan Dentist | Mar 28, 2018 | Invisible Braces
Invisible braces are an effective and affordable way to straighten your teeth. There is no metal and no wires, so they are virtually undetectable. Dr. Hechtman at Walled Lake Dentist has been straightening patients’ teeth with invisible braces for years. His level of...
by Michigan Dentist | Mar 5, 2018 | Gum Disease
Brushing your teeth twice daily is not only good oral health practice, it’s highly recommended. But if you are not doing it right, your teeth and overall oral health may can be affected. Here are a few common tooth-brushing mistakes that we need to be aware of to make...
by Michigan Dentist | Jan 26, 2018 | Gum Disease
Stress can do a lot of harm to your body, including your teeth. Yes, your teeth! Oral health and physical health are integral to each other. If you are in poor physical health, chances are your mouth and teeth are suffering as well. Here are a few ways in which stress...
by Michigan Dentist | Dec 23, 2017 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you have tooth sensitivity? If so, it may be due to dental erosion. Dental erosion is caused by the acids in foods and drinks that wear away at your tooth’s enamel. As the enamel wears away, the dentin becomes exposed which leads to sensitivity to cold, hot and...
