Whether you have school-aged children in your house or not, it seems that breaks in the school year alter many ‘normal’ routines. As Mom of two boys, I know how my schedule is affected by their ‘off’ days from school. For their grandparents and other relatives, we all seem to… 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…
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…
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…
It makes sense that bacteria grow in environments that are warm, moist and dark. We learned this in high school science classes. ‘Warm, moist and dark’ pretty much describes the ‘oral cavity’ (which includes the teeth, soft gum tissues, palate and tongue). So, it may seem odd that a ‘dry… Read More…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! While your choice of dental offices is important for all family members, our young patients have a partiular ‘leg up’ when it comes to healthy smiles that integrate with their overall health. We encourage early care visits, by the time your children reaches… Read More…
No parent wants to find that their child has a tooth ache, especially when it is due to a cavity. Even a ‘baby’ tooth will require cavity repair to prevent worsening pain and to help the tooth hold its position so permanent, adult teeth can emerge properly. Yet, in today’s… Read More…
We are all aware that there are certain foods your dentist in Shelby Township just isn’t a big fan of. These foods typically include super sweet candies and treats, popcorn with hidden damaging kernels, and of course sugary sodas and juices. But there may just be one more to add… Read More…
Bad breath is an embarrassing ailment that affects many people. Sometimes bad breath is a temporary side effect of especially stinky food, other times it’s a chronic issue that never seems to go away. At our dental office in Shelby Township, we have a few helpful tips that may help… Read More…