Cavities and periodontal (gum) disease are highly avoidable. Still, gum disease remains the most prevalent disease of all Americans, affecting nearly half of adults. Cavities are even more common. According to the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), almost 91 percent of aged 20 to 64 American adults had… Read More…
Dining out with friends and family is good for body and soul. Being able to gather and talk and laugh nurtures us from the inside out. Humans were designed to be social creatures. Language skills are suspected to have originally formed to be able to communicate as groups. Studies show… Read More…
As a dentist, I see a number of new patients who express a desire to have a “whiter, more attractive smile” when discussing their smile goals. While healthy gums and avoiding cavities is important, having a beautiful smile is something that most people desire. In addition to enhancing facial appearance,… Read More…
You may know that no two people have the same fingerprints, even identical twins. However, you may find it particularly interesting that fingerprints are formed in the womb, as the result of amniotic fluid pressure, in the first trimester. People are different in many ways. We all have different hair,… Read More…
Adults occasionally find themselves having to make decisions surrounding the loss of a natural tooth or teeth. As a Shelby Township dentist for over two decades, it’s a decision I’ve seen many adults faced with at one or more times as they age. Losing a tooth can occur for reasons… Read More…
Most of us are familiar with the story of the infamous luxury cruise liner, the Titanic. In 1912, the ship (on its maiden voyage) struck an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic Ocean, split in half, and sank. If you’ve seen the movie, you may recall that a shipmate caught… Read More…
Although our patients know us for providing an exceptionally high level of care, including advanced procedures and skills, what takes place behind the scenes is often what makes the biggest difference. Patients aren’t always aware of the advanced, continuing education courses our team completes, sometimes traveling to different time zones… Read More…
Hopeless. Beyond repair. Past fixable. Too far gone. When I see a new patient who describes his or her smile in these terms, my heart goes out to them. As a dentist, these are phrases I hear more than most people realize. In nearly 25 years as a dentist, I’ve… Read More…
When an adult is missing one, two, or several teeth in one area, one replacement option is a crown-&-bridge combination. This can be appealing to patients because a bridge may be partially covered by dental insurance and seems to be a less expensive choice than a bridge-supported dental implant. But… Read More…
For those who dislike housework, they can come up with endless reasons to avoid it. For adults who desire a beautiful, confident smile, some people have a number of excuses why they avoid having one. For nearly 25 years, we have helped thousands achieve good oral health and smiles they… Read More…
