Orthotropic care is often prescribed by your Livonia dentist to help children under the age of ten correct the growth of the jaw and oral structures, preventing serious complications in adulthood ranging from sleep apnea to TMJ disorder. However, what if adults report issues with TMD, nighttime breathing, and sleep disorders due to issues with jawbone structure and oral tissues? For adults, we may suggest the Homeoblock oral appliance.
When a cavity is untreated, or a severe crack or chip occurs, then your tooth could become infected. Unless treated, this issue could mean a lost tooth and poorer oral health. Fortunately, your Livonia, MI, dentist can help treat the problem and restore the health of your smile with a safe and comfortable root canal treatment.
In our last blog, we explained how we address advanced cases of tooth loss with a partial denture. But what if you’ve lost a majority of your teeth, or possibly all of them? In these scenarios, your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest a full denture. But will your smile need a removable or fixed prosthetic?
When we lose a small number of teeth, a bridge or single tooth dental implant is often a preferred solution. If you lost most of your teeth or all of them, then we may use a full denture. But what if you lose several teeth, with gaps spread out across your smile? In these situations, your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest a partial denture.
Issues with the growth and development of our facial structure and oral tissues could lead to trouble breathing, poor sleep, and complications with our overall facial appearance. In order to correct these concerns and provide greater facial support, your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest adult orthotropics, including Homeoblock appliances!
When you have between one or three missing teeth then our team can offer a custom-made dental bridge to restore function and beauty to the smile. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about our bridges, and the steps patients can take to ensure they last for many years to come!
A crown provides restoration for both minor and severe damage and oral health issues. We can address cavities, infections, and more. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist looks at how we create and place them, and what benefits they offer for our patients.
We need our rest to feel alert during the day. As an adult, you know that just a few nights of poor rest can have negative impacts on your attitude and ability to function at work. For children, this is no different. Issues with oral and facial structures could lead to problems sleeping and cause problems for their oral and emotional health. To help, your Livonia, MI, dentist may recommend orthotropic therapy!
Cavities impact people of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Whether you’re 8 or 80, your decay needs to be treated to avoid a painful infection or a lost tooth. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist looks at how we treat cavities and return smiles to full function and health. Find out when you benefit from a custom and lifelike dental filling.
It’s important to take care of your dental needs, and if you have little ones, or ‘tweens and teens who insist “I can do it myself!” it is important that you set a good example for them as well. Whether you call to make the appointments, and drive them here, or text them friendly reminders while they are away at college, taking care of teeth and promoting good oral health habits will serve them well for a lifetime. When you are looking for a dental office that knows children in Livonia, MI, know that our talented staff is experienced with children’s dental care. (more…)