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…

A growing number of adults are choosing to replace missing natural teeth with Dental Implants. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), around 3 million Americans have dental implants and is growing by approximately 500,000 people annually. The advantages of dental implants are rapidly becoming more apparent to… 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…

Each year as the holidays near, we have an increase in the number of patients who inquire about ways to enhance the appearance of their smiles. Whether it’s prompted by the number of gatherings surrounding the holidays or increased functions for meeting new people, wanting to put our “best smile… Read More…

As a Michigan dentist who is known for Decades of providing accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for TMJ disorders, I’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of true sufferers since the Covid pandemic. Now coupled with the tense political atmosphere of a presidential election year, Americans are learning that… 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…

As a cosmetic dentist, I believe a smile should make an individual feel good inside and out. A beautiful, healthy smile should make you want to smile in addition to enhancing facial appearance. And, when it comes to smiling, there’s an added bonus when you do. When you smile, a… Read More…

Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that create big problems. This is especially true when it comes to the TMJ, the jaw joints. TMJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joints. These joints, located on each side of the head just in front of the ears, are what make it possible… Read More…

It seems more and more people are going right to a digital source to not only find something they want or need – including medical and dental services – they do price comparisons and look for special offers and “deals.” While we all want to get the most of our… Read More…