by Michigan Dentist | Apr 16, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
The month of April has been designated National Oral Cancer Awareness Month by the Oral Cancer Foundation in order to raise awareness of oral and oropharyngeal (back of the mouth and base of the tongue) cancers. In the U.S. the American Cancer Society estimates that...
by Michigan Dentist | Mar 21, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Getting a tooth pulled is something you probably don’t look forward to. Even if you followed the dentist’s instructions to care for the wound, you might suddenly experience severe pain at the extraction site. This agonizing sensation could indicate a...
by Michigan Dentist | Feb 21, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
We’re taught the importance of maintaining oral health from a young age. But realistically, only about half of us actually floss every day and instead opt for mouthwash as a substitute. As you get older, you’re more prone to tooth decay. Receding gums, dry...
by Michigan Dentist | Jan 22, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
We brush our teeth with toothpaste on a daily basis, but few of us think about what ingredients are actually in our toothpaste. Over the years concerns have been raised about various ingredients used in toothpaste. As with any product you use on a regular basis,...
by Michigan Dentist | Dec 21, 2023 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Manual toothbrushes are still used more often to brush teeth than electric toothbrushes. Electric toothbrush use is gaining, however, with nearly 41 percent of adults responding to a consumer marketing analysis by Mintel, saying they have used an electric toothbrush...
by Michigan Dentist | Sep 20, 2023 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
While sunlight is known for providing us with vitamin D, did you know it also plays an enormous role in our oral health? Its natural glow isn’t just about lifting our spirits and keeping us healthy overall. In fact, new studies have revealed an exciting link...
