When those twice-a-year dental check-ups and cleanings roll around, they are probably not the highlight of your week. But, aware of it or not, they make a significant difference in many areas of your life. Dental cleanings every six months have many benefits for any age of patient, including: Prevention:… Read More…

Your teeth are amazingly strong. But sometimes we forget that they’re not indestructible. There are a number of things that can increase the chances of chipping a tooth although tooth fragments can sometimes chip off for no apparent reason. When this happens, it’s usually because the tooth’s enamel has become… Read More…

It always seems to happen at the worst times… a crown comes off during dinner out on a Friday night; a teen’s lip is badly bitten in a Saturday morning soccer game; a baseball knocks a tooth out on a Sunday afternoon. These dental mishaps, while fortunately not frequent occurrences,… Read More…

A friend recently had a partial knee replacement. I visited during her at-home recovery and she expressed shock at how few pain pills were prescribed. As a dentist, I understand her side, but then that of her doctor’s as well. As a dentist in Shelby Township, I know how sensitive… Read More…

According to an article in Forbes Health, “ …dental implants have grown in popularity since the 1970s as an alternative to dentures or bridges to replace unhealthy or missing teeth. Although only 6% of Americans have implants now, by 2026 that number is set to grow to 23%.” https://www.forbes.com/health/dental/dental-implants/#:~:text=Pioneered%20about%2050%20years%20ago,set%20to%20grow%20to%2023%25. The… Read More…

Golfers know that a low number is a good thing. With most courses having a 72 rating as par, being close to that number or even below is what golfers pursue. Low numbers can be the goal in other areas, dentistry being one of them. Having minimal “depths” of loose… Read More…

A dental crown (sometimes referred to as a “cap”) is a tooth-shaped covering that fits over a prepared tooth. The “prepared” portion is a natural tooth that has been reshaped so the crown will fit securely over it, while conforming properly to the look and function of adjacent teeth. The… Read More…

Along with the rewards of parenthood come the challenges. Added to today’s challenges are soaring costs for groceries, gas, and healthcare. These can put quite the strain on raising children to ensure all needs are met. Whether you have school-age children in your care or not, it seems the school… Read More…

Occasionally, we see new patients who have problems that, to their surprise, is not normal. Five of these are listed below… Seeing blood in the sink when brushing teeth        There is a misconception that scrubbing teeth so rigorously that they bleed is a sign of doing a… Read More…

Being diligent about your twice-daily at-home oral hygiene routine has great pay-offs. This time at the sink can help to prevent the costs and time in treatment for cavities and gum disease. A clean mouth can also help your breath be fresher and your smile be brighter. But, are you… Read More…