by Michigan Dentist | Apr 23, 2019 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Baby teeth are an incredibly important part of dental health in children. Their presence helps teach children how to chew, how to properly speak, and serve as space holders until their permanent, adult teeth come in. Despite the fact that baby teeth are lost at some...
by Michigan Dentist | Apr 9, 2019 | Dental Checkup
You’ve seen dozens of commercials out there asking if you’ve got the right toothbrush, if you’re using the right technique. Your dentist has likely asked you as well if you’re doing all the right things when it comes to brushing your teeth at night and in the morning....
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 | Mar 13, 2019 | Dental Checkup
While most diabetics are aware that they are at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, eye, and kidney issues, many don’t realize that having diabetes also makes them more vulnerable to a number of oral health issues. In fact, according to experts at the Cleveland...
by Michigan Dentist | Feb 26, 2019 | Dental Checkup
No matter your age or cultural background, everyone knows the basics of oral hygiene, and we all strive to clean our teeth at least twice a day. Health risks such as smoking influences all aspects of health, including oral health. If you smoke, are proper oral hygiene...
by Michigan Dentist | Feb 13, 2019 | Dental Checkup
It’s no secret that going to the dentist isn’t a favorite pastime. With the sound of the drills, the sharp pokey-sticks and needles- the dentist’s chair can really build up anxieties that are hard to overcome. But there are a few precautionary steps that you can take...