Athletic Mouthguards: 4 Very Important Considerations

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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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filed under: Children's Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry

TMJ Treatment: 3 Things To Consider

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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

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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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filed under: Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

What Indicates Poor Child Sleep Health?

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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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filed under: Orthotropics

Prevent And Treat Gum Disease Right Now

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Gum disease is serious business! While you know this, you may not know what to do about keeping it from happening or about treating it when early signs develop. While it can seem like a complex topic at first, when you learn from our Livonia, MI team that it’s actually easy to keep your gum health safe, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The basics of prevention and treatment will certainly help.

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filed under: Gum Health, Preventive Dentistry

Common Questions Parents Ask About Orthotropics

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When children experience difficulties breathing due to problems with the growth and development of the jaw and oral structures, they can suffer from sleep disorders. In order to help children in Livonia, MI, obtain the sleep needed to remain healthy and succeed in school, we may suggest orthotropic appliances. In today’s blog, we’re answering common questions about treating childhood sleep difficulties.

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filed under: Orthotropics

Teeth-Whitening: A Few Basic Points

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Teeth-whitening is the most commonly performed cosmetic dental procedure, but that doesn’t mean you are expected to just naturally know all about it. It’s not unusual to hear that people have all kinds of questions about whitening teeth in Livonia, MI, yet they are hesitant to ask, and so they continue to flash a not-quite-so-fabulous smile. We have probably heard any question you can come up with, and we hope you’ll ask them at your next appointment. Meanwhile, glance over these points on the basics of having (and keeping) your brightest smile. (more…)

filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry

Why Does My Child Sleep So Poorly?

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The phrase “sleep like a baby” is common parlance for obtaining a night of deep, uninterrupted sleep. So, for many parents, finding out that their child suffers from poor sleep is surprising. A variety of factors could lead to sleep disorders in children and without treatment, this could impact their growth and development. To help families in Livonia, MI, our team offers orthotropic treatment.

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filed under: Orthotropics