Certainly, seeing one year end and another begin brings a ray of hope that what’s to come will be a better one. If there was ever a year to say “Good riddance” to, though, it’s 2020. With all its challenges, the unknowns and tensions, however, many of us have had… Read More…
For people who are familiar with the term “TMJ,” most think of it as a problematic condition of the temporomandibular joints. These joints, located on each side of your head just in front of the ears, get quite the workout all day, every day. They are what connect your lower… Read More…
As adults age, tooth loss is fairly common and becomes mores with age. Although the risk for tooth loss increases as we age, it is a common occurrence in nearly all age ranges. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 7 percent of adults in the U.S…. Read More…
As if Americans needed one more health risk to worry about, we are headed into the peak season for colds and flu. Healthy individuals are typically able to get past these. However, with immune systems that are less efficient, older adults find these illnesses aren’t so easy to kick. Developing… Read More…
For adults who are missing one or more teeth in a row, patients often assume we’ll recommend replacing teeth with a crown and bridge combination. For some individuals, we may. However, tooth replacement – whether one, several, or an entire ‘arch’ of teeth – can be through additional options, including… Read More…
Hindsight, as they say, is 20/20. Typically, people with extensive dental needs understand how they ended up there. Like many, ‘preventive dentistry‘ (regular care that helps people avoid problems from occurring) is set aside because it seems less urgent than others. Because dental problems often begin without obvious symptoms, the… Read More…
When an individual has a knee problem, an orthopedic specialist is seen. When a foot problem arises, a podiatrist is typically seen. However, when frequent headaches and migraines occur, there seem to be a variety of specialists to consider… a neurologist, an ophthalmologist, or a neuromuscular dentist. Although the specialized… Read More…
In our Shelby Township dental office, one of the many services we offer is the start-to-finish process of dental Implants. This includes diagnosis, implant placement and restoration (final teeth) in one convenient location with a priority on comfort. Oral or IV sedation (twilight sleep) is provided as appropriate to the… Read More…
As a dentist who has advanced training in the care of fearful dental patients, I’ve spent decades structuring our Shelby Township dental office to help these individuals accomplish much-needed dentistry. This has involved the options of oral sedation, IV sedation (twilight sleep), soothing features throughout the office, and an entire… Read More…
Great News!!! We have resumed regular hours as of June 1st! We are able to resume all levels of patient care as of June 1st. My staff and I look forward to seeing our patient family and are accepting new patients. While we have always taken measures to ensure… Read More…