by Michigan Dentist | Mar 28, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
When you think of braces, you likely picture a hapless teenager walking down the halls of a high school, trying to hide their metal covered smile. But that stereotypical vision the word braces conjures up is pretty far from the truth. Braces do an important job for...
by Michigan Dentist | Dec 28, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
If your teeth are feeling a bit sensitive, and your gums are a bit swollen, something is obviously going on with your dental health. It could be a number of things and it is important that you call a dentist. One common condition that affects many mouths is receding...
by Michigan Dentist | Dec 14, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
If you bite your nails, though a bad habit, you are not alone. A nail-biting habit may be caused by various reasons. Said to be an unconscious behavior, reasons for a nail-biting habit are boredom, nervousness, frustration, or stress. It can be a learned behavior from...
by Michigan Dentist | Oct 25, 2018 | 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...
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...
by Michigan Dentist | Aug 5, 2016 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Simply put, gingivitis is a form of gum disease, or inflammation of the gums. It can be caused by long-term exposure to plaque, the colorless sticky film of bacteria on teeth that forms after eating or sleeping. The plaque can irritate the gum tissue, causing...
