Month: April 2015

A Brief Quiz on Teeth Whitening

With the enormous amount of growth in cosmetic dentistry in recent years, it may be useful to brush up on your knowledge, and see which options are right for you. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures because patients can experience immediate results, with no invasive treatments. Depending on your level of… Read more »

Can You Rely On Porcelain Veneers?

If you have chosen porcelain veneers to transform your smile, you have chosen well. This cosmetic treatment creates a façade over your natural, visible tooth surfaces, offering a dramatic improvement. Not only can you achieve a whiter, brighter smile, but you can camouflage a long list of imperfections like chips and cracks. You can even… Read more »

Concerns We Look for During Checkups

Did you know that we suggest you visit us once every six months for a dental checkup? You have likely heard us recommend that you schedule your next appointment the moment you get up from our chair and there’s a good reason for that. During your preventive visits, we have the ability to monitor your… Read more »

Benefits of Dental Implants

Has tooth loss taken a toll on your smile? Are you missing one tooth or several teeth? Perhaps you are missing all of your teeth but the idea of full dentures is unappealing. No matter your tooth loss configuration, you have a wonderful solution at your disposal. For patients with sufficiently strong and healthy jawbones,… Read more »

Denture Basics: Answering Your Questions

Are you a patient who is missing all of your teeth? If so, you are probably feeling extremely concerned with finding a solution right now. In addition to hiding your smile from others – which may be causing you to change your social life – you are certainly not enjoying the full range of foods… Read more »

Maximize Your Preventive Care Routine

In modern dentistry, our main goal is to protect your teeth from disease, and prevent problems before they arise. Practicing excellent preventive care at home is the best way to avoid tooth decay, gum disease, and other common ailments of the mouth. You should occasionally examine your hygiene routine and decide if there are any… Read more »

Answering Common Porcelain Veneer Questions

If you were to complain to a friend about everything you dislike about the way your smile looks – are you afraid you’d go on for hours? If you are dealing with a long list of dislikes and an equally long list of smile goals, we invite you to learn more about porcelain veneers. This… Read more »

Livonia Symphony Benefit Luncheon

Do you enjoy taking in the beautiful music of stringed instruments? Does listening to a symphony take you away to another level of relaxation and happiness? If so, it’s high time you take a listen from the Livonia Symphony Orchestra. It will be a treat that you – and your ears – will be happy… Read more »

Cosmetic Dentistry or Restorative Dentistry? What’s the Difference?

When you think about it, deciding whether something is wrong with the way your smile looks (cosmetic) or with its health (restorative) seems like a pretty easy thing to determine. However, you may find yourself a bit confused when certain problems arise. For instance, maybe you break your tooth. It no longer looks beautiful like… Read more »

Protecting Growing Smiles with Children’s Dentistry

Your child’s smile is growing and developing. You may assume this means those newly forming teeth are immune to many of the potential concerns you face as an adult. However, this is anything but true. Your child’s teeth and gums require just as much care and protection if not more. This is because your son… Read more »