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Dental Sealants: An Important Advance in Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
There have been many advances in dentistry over the years, from the introduction of fluoride in drinking water, which dramatically reduced tooth decay in the United States, to the introduction of dental implants and clear braces. Another advance in dentistry, which is...
Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is sought after for many reasons. Some are medical, to repair a malformation or damage and others for cosmetics, to improve the appearance of their teeth and smile. By definition, “the purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of...
Teenage Oral Health Risks | Walled Lake
Being a teenager isn’t always easy. At times teens don’t always make the best decisions, even when it comes to their oral health. Some common habits among people ages thirteen to eighteen can weaken the teeth. Regardless of whether they realize it, a teen’s diet,...
How to Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
You are never too young to get a cavity. In fact, babies can get them. It is called Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and occurs when milk and juice from bottles pool in a baby’s mouth, especially at night. The prolonged exposure of sugary liquids causes cavities. Another cause...
Wisdom Teeth and Your Oral Health
Wisdom teeth come with age. They are the 3rd and final set of molars that usually emerge in the late teen years or early twenties. Hence the name “wisdom teeth”. Healthy wisdom teeth that come through correctly, meaning they are aligned, can help you chew and don’t...
Eating for Your Dental Health
Eating healthy and proper oral hygiene practices is always recommended. They seem to go hand in hand. It promotes good dental health and healthy living. If you don’t choose wisely, it can lead to tooth decay and a mouth full of problems. Our dental practice in Walled...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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