by Michigan Dentist | Jan 11, 2021 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
When your child is sleeping, you may have noticed a strange and somewhat unnerving sound: the gnashing of teeth or the whine as they grind against each other. Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is incredibly common in children. Thy clench their jaws in their sleep...
by Michigan Dentist | Apr 30, 2020 | Children's Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
You only get one smile in your life, and you deserve to love it. Every smile is perfect, but every smile may not be straight. A crooked or otherwise problematic smile due to gaps, overcrowding, and other issues can make a person less confident about their smile....
by Michigan Dentist | Feb 6, 2020 | Children's Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Do you know what causes a tooth to die and what it looks like? A tooth that has died is one that is no longer receiving blood supply that is fresh. One of the first signs is a discoloration of the tooth. If left untreated, there will be pain associated with the tooth...
by Michigan Dentist | Jan 27, 2020 | Children's Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
New Year’s Resolutions to Help Your Teeth … and Your Waistline: Part Two Last month we focused on several items that could be reduced or eliminated in your diet to help with both weight loss and tooth preservation. These included sugary beverages, hard...
by Michigan Dentist | Jan 16, 2020 | Children's Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
One of the great things about making and sticking to a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier is that you will reap more than declining numbers on the bathroom scale. By eating foods that are both body and mouth friendly, you will see better results during your...
by Michigan Dentist | Sep 9, 2019 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Thumb sucking is a common habit of babies and toddlers. When they’re young, its cute, innocent, and maybe even a little quirky; but the sooner you can nip this habit in the bud, the better. Thumb sucking can have long lasting negative impacts on the teeth and mouth....
