3 Things You’re Getting Wrong When You Need A Root Canal

There are some things you might be getting wrong about your oral health needs and about dental care if you’re worried about needing a root canal. The truth is, our Livonia, MI team reminds you, that there’s really nothing to feel concerned about in terms of this type of smile care. However, we know that you may feel upset, guilty, or even apprehensive about coming in. To this, we say: Allow us to remind you about a few things you’re getting wrong, so you can start to feel wonderful about protecting your grin!

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How Does Biobloc Therapy Help Children Enjoy Better Sleep?

When children develop sleep disorders due to obstructed breathing or issues with the jaw and oral structures, this can lead to major complications at school and home. Fortunately, we have the ability to help families in Livonia, MI, by addressing childhood sleep troubles. As part of our approach to orthotropic treatment, we may recommend a custom-made Biobloc oral appliance.

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A Quick ABC Of Smile Things To Consider

There are, of course, so many ways to approach your dental care, so many ways to organize your thoughts in terms of your smile health, and that’s just how it goes! What works for one may not work for another. While prevention is pretty cut and dry (you need dental hygiene and visits with us), what about the other stuff, you wonder? As mentioned, there are lots of options but today, our Livonia, MI team offers you one way to think about things: In terms of the alphabet and simple mnemonics. Let’s give ABC a try!

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How Does An Orthotropic Appliance Treat Sleep Disorders?

Often, sleep disorders arise due to complications with breathing. When factors cause children to have trouble breathing freely during the night, they often end up receiving poor and frequently interrupted sleep. In order to help little ones in Livonia, MI, we may suggest custom-made orthotropic appliances. How do these devices help treat common sleep troubles, and prevent further problems down the road?

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Athletic Mouthguards: 4 Very Important Considerations

If you have ever watched professional sports on television for even a moment, you know that professional athletes wear mouthguards. You have likely seen this on the court or the field as you watch local, amateur sports, too. However, it may never have registered before that this is for good reason! Though it seems like a quick game of soccer or a quick work-out session might not be dangerous, the truth is that the risk of smile damage goes through the roof! Fortunately, an athletic mouthguard from our Livonia, MI team can protect you.

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TMJ Treatment: 3 Things To Consider

What does it take to keep your TMJ health on the straight and narrow? Well, generally speaking, when you’re not dealing with injuries, strain, or misalignment, if you’re just thoughtful about not eating anything that’s too big for your mouth or that’s too stubborn to break down easily, you may be in the clear. However, what about when you are dealing with misalignment, you may have experienced some trauma and stress, and your jaw joints could really use some help? Well, that’s where our Livonia, MI team comes in with TMJ treatment!

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Toothaches: Making Them Worse Or Better

When it comes to how you respond when you end up with a toothache, your actions can swiftly make your problem worse or it they can make it better. Which do you prefer? As our Livonia, MI team is guessing you would likely prefer for your tooth to feel better and for the pain to go away and we would like to help you make this happen! Remember, it’s in the smaller details and the way you approach oral health concerns with your immediate responses that can help guide you quickly toward relief!

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What Indicates Poor Child Sleep Health?

We need sleep to stay alert and function during the day, whether we’re 4 or 40. Which means when breathing obstruction and other issues prevent children from obtaining the rest they need, they tend to do poorly in school or even miss important emotional milestones. We’re looking at indicators of poor child sleep health and discussing when families should bring their little ones to see their Livonia, MI, dentist.

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