Each year as the holidays near, we have an increase in the number of patients who inquire about ways to enhance the appearance of their smiles. Whether it’s prompted by the number of gatherings surrounding the holidays or increased functions for meeting new people, wanting to put our “best smile… 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…

We all have things that need our attention. We may need to recaulk the shower stall or have the carpet in the hallway cleaned, but tend to ignore those things that aren’t calling out the loudest for our attention. As a dentist in Macomb County, this is what I see… Read More…

As a cosmetic dentist, I believe a smile should make an individual feel good inside and out. A beautiful, healthy smile should make you want to smile in addition to enhancing facial appearance. And, when it comes to smiling, there’s an added bonus when you do. When you smile, 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…

How your smile looks in the mirror is one thing. Is how your smile “feels” just as important? An August 2023 article published by Colgate shared some insightful findings about a smile’s positive effect of smiling. For example, your smile can affect your self-confidence. Smiling causes the brain to release… Read More…

If you look at photos of people taken in the 1800’s, most have stoic faces, showing no smile or joy. Not to take away from life being hard in those days, it’s pretty difficult to have a phtoo being taken these days without hearing, “Smile!” or “Say cheese!”. Now, smiling… Read More…

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This is a time to celebrate and support the role of parents when it comes to the oral health of their child(ren). Although a “baby” tooth will eventually be replaced (starting around age 6 or 7, and by 12 years old), the fact… Read More…

The foundation of every dental office is general dentistry. While our Shelby Twp dental office offers complete dental services for all ages – including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, crown & bridge, TMJ and Sleep Apnea therapy, and dentures/partials – every mouth needs to be healthy before we move forward with… Read More…

According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 40 – 50% of first marriages end in divorce. Second marriages fare worse, with 60 – 67% ending in divorce. The age group with the highest divorce rate is 25 – 39, with most ending within five years of marriage. This is followed… Read More…