Bruxism: Is It Causing You Discomfort?

bruxismhandsignDo you spend time addressing daily discomfort, such as headaches, tooth sensitivity, or jaw pain? Has anyone ever asked you to stop making noise with your teeth but you weren’t even aware you were doing anything? If any of this sounds familiar, we invite you to learn more about how bruxism treatment may protect your smile. Fortunately, even if you suffer from bruxism – another term for teeth grinding – this does not mean you need to allow it to escalate. Learn a few more facts and make some connections with the following information and you’ll know just what to do to maintain your healthy smile for years to come:

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Run 2 Save Our Youth

runninglegsDo you enjoy a good run to stay healthy and get your blood pumping for the day? Are you an individual who has a special interest in protecting your youngest fellow community members? If so, you may want to take part in this upcoming event.

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Dental Checkups: Keep These Things In Mind

womanthinkingYour dental checkups protect your smile, acting as a main component of your preventive care. However, you may not think much about your checkups – in some cases, this may be another type of appointment you show up for during your lifetime that becomes completely routine. While our primarily goal is ensuring you visit us once every six months, we are also dedicated to making sure our patients feel like they know why they’re coming to see us and that additional knowledge provides some urgency regarding consistent care. Before you overlook some wonderful benefits of checkups, we encourage you to keep the following things in mind for an exceptional experience:

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What Exactly Is A Dental Cleaning?

womanquestiongreenYou’re probably aware that the foundation of excellent dental care is build upon preventive visits to our practice in addition to consistent home care. However, just because you know we suggest six-month dental cleanings and checkups does not necessarily mean that you know what to expect. For some patients, feeling informed adds a level of comfort that makes scheduling treatment much easier and more attractive. If you’d like to know more about what will happen during your upcoming cleaning, we invite you to take a look over the following information. Remember, keeping up with your cleanings and checkups is an essential factor in maintaining truly healthy, beautiful teeth.

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Leah’s Happy Hearts Family Fun Walk

familyoutdoorsDo you enjoy active events? Perhaps you’re often on the lookout for important activities that take place in your community, which will offer support or that will shed light on an important cause. If so, you have the chance to join your fellow Livonia town members in supporting local children with this wonderful event.

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Learn More About Deep Cleanings

womanquestionbunIn most cases, if your gums are healthy, we will suggest that you visit us once every six months for a routine dental cleaning and a checkup. However, if you have visited us recently and we have suggested a deep cleaning to address your gum disease, something not-so-great is going on with your gum tissue. The good news is that this type of cleaning will address the cause of your gum inflammation and potential infection, so we may begin guiding you back toward a healthy, comfortable smile. Ready to learn a bit more about this type of cleaning and what you can expect? Read further:

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Preventive Dentistry: Maintaining Oral Health

smilethumbsupYour smile is composed of living tissue, including your jawbone, teeth, gums, and surrounding supportive structures. Within your mouth lives plaque, which sticks to your teeth on a daily basis. The bacteria within plaque release acids while they digest carbohydrates that they feed on in your mouth. When your tissues are exposed to these acids, they may become irritated or break down, leading to tooth decay or gum disease. Beyond plaque, other factors such as daily wear and tear may lead to issues like TMJ disorder or bruxism (teeth grinding). When it comes to keeping this complex system healthy, your best bet it to schedule consistent preventive dentistry visits. Ready to find out how these visits can safeguard your smile? Consider the following:

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Full Mouth Reconstruction: Do You Need It?

mancoveringmouthAre you a patient who has been avoiding a visit to see us because you’re embarrassed by your current state of oral health? Perhaps you have been taking care of your teeth but you haven’t been to see a dentist in quite some time. Maybe you fell into lax habits for a while but you are now dedicated to improving your smile and surrounding structures. Wherever you are with your dental health at the current moment, we encourage you to feel confident and to schedule an appointment. Our goal is to provide every one of our patients with comfortable, quality care. For individuals looking for full mouth reconstruction to improve widespread damage, you’ve come to the right place. Ready to learn more about treatment? Look over the following:

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Addressing Root Canal Treatment Concerns: Q&A

womanquestionhandThere are few things more overwhelming to our patients than when we recommend root canal treatment to improve an unhealthy tooth. From our point of view, this is a dental care suggestion that should be met with extraordinary enthusiasm and happiness. After all, root canals can actually save your tooth from the need for a tooth extraction – what could be better? However, we fully understand that as a patient, you may feel uneasy simply because of things you may have heard throughout your life. Rest assured, we are ready to address your concerns, so you feel positive about treatment. Look over the following:

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Memorial Day Ceremony

americanflaghandsThough the long weekend associated with Memorial Day is always a nice break, you may feel a bit more focused on marking this special day by giving your appreciation to the Veterans that are to be celebrated. If you would like to take part in paying homage, you and your family are invited to join your local Livonia community members for an event.

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