If you are in the 65 and over age group, or headed in that direction in the near future, you are in a rapidly growing segment of “older” adults. Although being over 65 years old once projected an image of rocking chairs and soaking “false” teeth in a glass at… Read More…

We all have things that need our attention. We may need to recaulk the shower stall or have the carpet in the hallway cleaned, but tend to ignore those things that aren’t calling out the loudest for our attention. As a dentist in Macomb County, this is what I see… 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…

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…

It can be a vicious cycle. Avoiding regular dental care often leads to oral problems that result in pain. These problems, for people who are already fearful of seeing a dentist, can lead to more complex and involved treatment that, unfortunately, adds to their association of “pain” in relationship to… 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…

Throughout one’s lifetime, it is not unusual to lose one or several teeth. This can occur due to accidents, a tooth fracture that extends below the gum line, or a tooth that is so beyond repair that a crown can no longer protect the remaining structure. Since every tooth plays… Read More…

How your smile looks in the mirror is one thing. Is how your smile “feels” just as important? An August 2023 article published by Colgate shared some insightful findings about a smile’s positive effect of smiling. For example, your smile can affect your self-confidence. Smiling causes the brain to release… Read More…

If you (or someone close to you) have lost all of your upper and/or lower teeth, or feel you are headed in that direction, then the following will be particularly interesting. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Over one-fourth (26%) of adults aged 65 or older… Read More…