There is a new face at our dental office! Dr. Razzak grew up in Flint, Michigan and completed dental school at University of Detroit Mercy after graduating from Wayne State. He practiced dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona before returning to the Detroit area in 2008. Dr. Razzak enjoys all phases of… Read More…
When children pretend, they enjoy time with friends and learn from ‘role play.’ For a few minutes, ‘pretend’ that you have the smile of your dreams. Perhaps your teeth are whiter, or straight and beautiful. Or, maybe you have all of your natural teeth again instead of a partial or… Read More…
Although the summer season is over, there are still people who will be crunching ice throughout the day. Why? Some people just enjoy the coolness ice chewing provides to their mouth and the satisfaction of a rigorous crunch. It is also suspected that an iron deficiency may create the urge…. Read More…
As we near the beginning of the holiday season, when socializing and group gatherings are at the year’s peak, rethink the money you’ll spend on that sparkly new dress or designer shoes. Research shows that the first thing people notice about others is their SMILE! If you truly want to… Read More…
I never cease to be amazed at the transformation of people who have smile makeovers. It’s easy to be excited with them! As I watch each look in the mirror at their ‘new’ smile, I know the benefits they’ll come to realize are much more than an enhanced appearance. Over… Read More…
With the conclusion of the Labor Day holiday, school is back in and adult routines begin at a normal schedule. And, although we’re still months away, holiday gifts and parties and fashions will be upon us in no time. Research has shown the first thing noticed when you meet someone… Read More…
It’s not unusual, when presenting fairly large treatment, to have the patient inquire about doing the treatment in stages. I can certainly respect this. Most of us prefer to pay our expenses as we go rather than be faced with longterm payments. Although the desire to have dental work done… Read More…
When deciding on a new roof for your family’s home, would you pick the cheapest company, realizing the materials and workmanship will likely be inferior? Occasionally, our phone staff receives calls from people who are calling dental offices to check fees. While we all want to spend our money wisely,… Read More…
A patient I’ve seen since he was in preschool recently graduated from college and got a good job with a solid company. During his 6-month cleaning and check-up, we were getting caught up and he mentioned he was ready for a relationship and had begun meeting girls through online dating… Read More…
If someone special in your life has a ‘gummy smile,’ you probably have noticed they tend to hold back on a really full smile. They may put their hand in front of their mouth when smiling or look down when laughing. In photos, they tend to resist a full smile…. Read More…
