About four years ago, I had a mid-fifties female who came to me because of ever-increasing headaches, migraines, and night-time clenching. She had been to numerous doctors, each prescribing different medications, some of which “zombied me out.” Because of the clenching, she was beginning to suspect problems relating to her… Read More…
Is there anything more precious than the smiles of our children? As a dentist, I have a particular appreciation of the health and appearance advantages that children have with good oral habits and regular dental care. Yet, as a Mom, I know how fabulously wonderful those smiles make us, as… Read More…
Buddhist author Thich Nhat Hanh said, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Ahhh… smiles. They are wonderful! The power of a smile is amazing. There is actually a chemical reason behind their ability to make us… Read More…
In my twenty years of being in dental practice, I’ve found so much happiness in the bonds I’ve formed with staff, patients, friends and business associates in this beautiful community. My team and I have a sincere commitment to the comfort and care of our patients as well as to… Read More…
When I go for a new pair of shoes, it makes perfect sense to me that the length and width of my foot requires a size that is appropriate for me as an individual. While there are other women in the shoe department who may be of similar age, height,… Read More…
Our Shelby Township dental office is a welcoming environment where we enjoy positive relationships with people of all ages while enhancing their ability to smile with confidence and eat comfortably. It is because of our respect and compassion for our patients that we have structured our office to include comprehensive… Read More…
Occasionally, a patient who moves or changes dental insurance opts to have their dental care at another office. While we always try to work with patients to help them remain in our care, we understand that some feel they need to try out another office for their dentistry. I’m always… Read More…
Americans, for the most part, are pretty disciplined when it comes to the need for early-detection screenings. Women understand the need to have periodic pap smears and mammograms. Men understand the need for regular prostrate checks. And, most all Americans understand the need to have colonoscopies, eye exams, bone density… Read More…
I have a friend who battled depression for several years. She told me that, most days, she just wanted to “crawl into a hole.” However, what she shared as a frustrating part of having depression were well-meaning friends and relatives who would advise her, “You just need to get out… Read More…
I remember when my sons were young enough to relish the joys of Easter baskets! They’d dig into the thick, colorful Easter grass in search of jelly beans, marshmallow chicks, butter-cream eggs, and chocolate in assorted bunny shapes (both hollow and solid!). As a Mom, I loved watching them light… Read More…
