At our Shelby Twp dental office, my entire team and I have a commitment that extends far beyond our building’s walls. Many of our staff members are actively involved in volunteer roles in schools, churches, civic and charitable organizations, and willingly lend a hand wherever they can. As a dentist,… Read More…
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…
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…
I’ve been in dentistry for over twenty years. It’s a profession I love, especially in the way it allows me to interact with my patients. I not only provide care for them, I care about them; a commitment that extends far beyond their smiles. Of course, our primary goal is… Read More…
In our Shelby Township dental office, our goal is to help people prevent problems from occurring in the first place. With regular dental check-ups, adhering to individualized at-home instructions, and having recommended treatment (such as crowns to protect teeth with fractures or using a specific toothbrush for more-effective plaque removal),… 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…
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…
In over two decades of being a dentist, I pride myself on having a large number of patients who tell me “I love my dental visits.” (YES! There are actually many!). For patients who have no fear or anxiety associated with dentistry, they are able to be relaxed in the… 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…
