There are few things that leave as much of a lasting impression as when we are in close proximity with someone who has bad breath. From thence forward, this encounter tends to place a negative label on them. And, it can make you always feel a little embarrassed for them. … 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…
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery (French writer, poet, journalist and aviator, 1900 – 1944) Now that we’re in the final three months of 2024, it’s a good time to relook at the goals we had at the beginning of the year. For… Read More…
According to an article in Forbes Health, “ …dental implants have grown in popularity since the 1970s as an alternative to dentures or bridges to replace unhealthy or missing teeth. Although only 6% of Americans have implants now, by 2026 that number is set to grow to 23%.” https://www.forbes.com/health/dental/dental-implants/#:~:text=Pioneered%20about%2050%20years%20ago,set%20to%20grow%20to%2023%25. The… 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…
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…
The human body is a miraculous structure. Throughout it, the skeletal system makes up about 12 – 15% of its body weight. Through adolescence, a cycle of bone renewal and growth occurs. By our 20s, the cycle of bone growth peaks and renewal begins to slowly decline. In mid-life, a… Read More…
As a dentist in Macomb County with over 25 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of adults achieve excellent dental wellness as well as beautiful smiles. Dental wellness is the most important aspect of a smile, but I understand that its appearance is an important factor for many individuals as… 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…
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…
