We always want our patients to understand their oral health and smiles. We also want them to have a clear understanding of any treatments they may undergo. Which is why your Livonia, MI, dentist offers the Orasphere software, with detailed and educational 3D animations to explain oral health issues and common treatment options.
Now that the holidays are here, you and your family will be enjoying lots of sweet treats and holiday favorites, much of which is high in sugar and starch. Which means these could be a link to issues like cavities and gum disease. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about keeping smiles cavity-free during the holidays.
We don’t want you to lose your dental insurance benefits or your health savings funds before you have a chance to use them! Before they expire at midnight on December 31st, why not schedule a visit with our team? Your Livonia, MI, dentist would like to help every member of your family, from the youngest to the oldest, start 2022 with a healthy smile!
When you sit down for a checkup, we want to make sure we provide a detailed and accurate diagnosis, and to do so we use more than a visual scan. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist explains how we examine smiles with our advanced intraoral cameras, and how now is a great time to see us use your remaining dental benefits.
Over time, a cavity will grow in severity until your tooth hurts and an infection is imminent. However, we can use advanced laser technology to diagnose cavities in the earliest stages, so we can provide a lifelike treatment and stop discomfort. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about how we use the DIAGNOdent system.
We recently discussed how an oral appliance could correct orthotropic issues in childhood. But if you’re an adult who has issues with restricted airways at night or negative changes to your facial structure, we could also offer orthotropic treatment. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist discusses the esthetic benefits possible with our Homeoblock™ oral appliance.
As we age, our jaw and oral structures grow alongside the rest of our face, but if complications in the process occur, this could lead to discomfort, poor breathing, and issues with facial structure. However, your Livonia, MI, dentist could correct these issues in children with our orthotropic treatment, which employs a custom and comfortable oral appliance system.
We recently talked about helping kids enjoy good oral health with checkups and cleanings, as well as fluoride treatments and dental sealants. But your children also need to manage their oral hygiene from home! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about how to properly brush and floss.
Just like you, children need to undergo routine dental care to enjoy healthy and long-lasting smiles. However, they often need unique treatments than adults, and may benefit from preventive treatments like dental sealants. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about what makes children’s dentistry different.
If you have headaches or migraines on a regular basis, this could be the result of TMJ disorder, also known as TMD. To bring relief and also improve the balance and health of your smile, your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest treatment with an oral appliance. We’re also looking at the connection between TMD and issues like bruxism (teeth grinding).