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The Effects of Grinding Your Teeth
Most of us have clenched our jaw at one time or another. Some of us are unaware when it happens or do it so often that we don’t pay attention to it. Along with clenching comes teeth grinding or bruxism. Both of which result in headaches, jaw soreness, and fractured...
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5 Tips for Making Tooth Brushing Fun for Young Children
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...
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Show Off Your Beautiful Smile with Invisible Braces | Walled Lake Dentist
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...
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Common Tooth-brushing Mistakes
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...
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Stress and How it Affects Your Dental Health
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...
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Tips to Prevent Dental Erosion
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...
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Holiday Snacks for Healthy Teeth
It's the holidays! You may be watching what you eat for your waistline, but have you considered how foods might affect your oral health? No need skip all holiday treats altogether. Here are five yummy alternatives. Nuts In general, nuts are an excellent choice for...
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A Brighter Smile with Dental Teeth Whitening
A great way to restore teeth that are dull, stained or discolored is through professional dental teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is a procedure that is safe, effective and can be done in your dentist’s office or at home! As teeth age, they get discolored, stained and...
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The Benefits of Dental Veneers
Many people have common concerns about their teeth. Misshapen, chipped or crooked teeth can make you feel less confident about your smile, as well as yourself. Your smile is the first thing people notice about you, especially upon a first introduction. You should...
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Tips to Maintaining Your Dentures
Dentures have come a long way. Dr. Hechtman, Walled Lake Dentist serving the Lakes Area, MI uses high-quality materials designed for an optimal fit. Your new dentures will be a custom fit, restoring your confidence and oral function! In one of our previous posts, we...
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Aging and Your Dental Health
Maintaining good oral hygiene is critical to a healthy mouth, especially as we age. Most of us think that dental problems and tooth loss are unavoidable the older we get. It’s just par for the course to have a mouth full of problems in our later years. This is...
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Vaping and it’s Effects on Oral Health
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), have become a popular alternative to conventional cigarettes. Millions of smokers have “made the switch” thinking it is a healthier choice. We already know how toxic smoking cigarettes is to your oral and physical health. It Causes all...
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