When you decide to have a child, you understand that the body goes through some pretty significant changes during pregnancy. With this unfortunately comes a significant increase in the risk of periodontal disease.
Today, your Livonia, MI dentist writes about how you can best protect your smile during this time. (more…)
A broken tooth can happen to anyone. An errant baseball or a car wreck might leave your mouth shattered. But most people do not prepare for such a situation, so they are wildly shocked when it happens to them.
But knowing a few simple steps can give you a significant headstart in dealing with this crisis. And maybe just as important, the knowledge may give you a little more sense of calm in the storm than you normally would have. Being able to keep a level head can be very helpful in these instances.
Today, your Livonia, MI dentist walks you through what you should do if you have broken your tooth.
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Many people have unconscious movements of the jaw, it is one of the most common places for an anxious brain to let loose. And for the most part, it is usually no serious issue.
However, for a select few, this activity can become seriously harmful to the smile and the jaw. Bruxism, the medical term for persistent teeth grinding, can alter the shape of the teeth or even how they sit within the mouth.
Today, your Livonia, MI dentist writes on how a night guard may be beneficial for your smile. (more…)
Fixed dentures, also known as implant-supported or “all-on-4” dentures, are prosthetics for those in need of a whole new set of teeth. Rather than rely upon traditional adhesives, these are teeth designed to attach to the jaw bone itself. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist discusses whether this procedure might be of benefit to you.
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Everyone wants to look their best during the summer. Whether it’s by the pool, or at a cookout, we all know it’s the time to get together.
That also makes it the ideal time to get your teeth whitened. With our procedure, you can quickly and effortlessly refresh your smile and be ready for any photo!
Today, your Livonia, MI dentist talks to you about how you can brighten your smile for the pool or the cookout.
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By far, the most common autoimmune disease in America is diabetes. It affects over 29 million Americans to date, and that number is only growing. Also, the definition of diabetes is expanding as well, growing the number of new diabetics further.
The smallest blood vessels in the body, the capillaries, are highly fragile structures. These are affected the most by high blood sugar. When damaged, your fresh, oxygenated blood is unable to reach the further areas, away from the heart.
It’s important to take special care in your oral health regimen if you have diabetes. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist discusses how you might be able to avoid significant dental woes through daily care. (more…)
TMJ disorder, sometimes referred to as TMD, can impact the balance of your bite and cause trouble eating and even speaking! This can also lead to discomfort, such as headaches and jaw pain. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist looks at how we stop TMJ headaches with a comfortable and custom oral appliance.
We want to see you for a dental checkup at least once every six months, so we can help you maintain good oral health. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about what happens during a checkup, and why this is so important for your smile’s oral health. We’re also looking at how we keep patients safe when they visit us.
We want to see you and your family at least twice a year for a dental cleaning. This may seem like a minor procedure, but even if you brush and floss daily having your teeth professionally cleaned is essential for good oral health, and protecting your overall health as well. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI dentist talks about how we clean smiles!
When you have halitosis, this means you have chronic bad breath that doesn’t seem to go away. But often, good oral hygiene could help control this. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about how we fight bad breath with unique products, and how good oral hygiene plays a part too! Often, the same steps that keep things fresh also help fight serious oral health problems, from tooth decay to gum disease!