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Don’t Ignore Your Bleeding Gums!
If your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth, don't ignore it. Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease and can create a lot of problems in your mouth and your overall health. It can destroy your gums, erode your jawbone and lead to tooth loss. The longer...
Dry Mouth: How to Manage it
Dry mouth results from an inadequate flow of saliva. A sore throat, trouble speaking and swallowing, hoarseness and a burning sensation are some of the symptoms. It is not a disease but rather a symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect of certain medications....
Pregnancy and the Dentist: Should You Go?
Some pregnant women avoid going to the dentist during pregnancy. They feel that it is not safe to have dental work done or that dental treatment could harm the baby. However, routine cleanings and check-ups are not only safe but highly recommended. A healthy mouth...
Brush Your Teeth Like a Pro
It is no secret that brushing your teeth twice daily is the key to maintaining a healthy mouth. Making sure that you are doing it effectively is just as important! It’s more than just putting a toothbrush in your hand with a squirt of toothpaste and rubbing it all...
Why use Fluoride? | Walled Lake, MI Dental Blog
We are all seeking ways to live a healthy life. We know how important eating healthy and exercising regularly is to both our physical and emotional well-being. What about our teeth, how does our mouth fit into this quest? Our oral health is a great place to start,...
Dental Bridges and Oral Health | Walled Lake Dentist
Very simply, dental bridges are used to span the space where teeth are missing. Individuals have a choice of the materials to be used for bridges. Our Walled Lake dental office can help you decide which is best for your unique circumstance. There are many...
Improve Your Smile With Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns offer an effective and proven treatment to improve your smile. Crowns are a customized tooth shaped cover that is placed over a damaged or missing tooth. It can restore the overall look of a tooth by improving the shape, size and color. Depending on the...
Why are Regular Dental Checkups Important?
Regular visits to your dentist, in addition to daily brushing and flossing, has been proven to help protect your oral health. Based on your individual circumstances, your dentist will recommend more frequent or less frequent visits, however, most people visit their...
Orthodontics for Adults | Tips for a Healthier Smile
Orthodontics has significantly progressed over the years. Our Walled Lake dental practice, uses the latest technology to help our patients achieve a healthy and long lasting smile. Any individual with braces, should pay extra attention to their teeth in order to...
Sedation Dentistry to Help Patients Overcome Dental Anxiety
If you have anxiety about going to the dentist, you are not alone! It is a common fear shared by many that keeps them from going to the dentist. A routine checkup can trigger overwhelming feelings of dread and fear making their visit unbearable. Some people are so...
5-Star Dentist Review for Dr. Hechtman in Walled Lake, MI
In 1974, when my husband and I lived in Royal Oak, we were looking for a dentist and happened to walk by Dr. Hechtman's office and decided to make appointments. He told me he was a new dentist, straight out of U of M. He seemed very sincere, trustworthy, and charming....
Are Dentures Right For Me?
There are two types of dentures for individuals looking to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. The first, complete dentures are best used when all the teeth are missing. Second, partial dentures are best when some natural teeth remain. Our dental office in...
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