Disordered sleep is a highly prevalent problem in the United States. You may be surprised to learn that two of the most common of these focus on the structures of the mouth and throat. The first of these is called bruxism, which is the persistent grinding and wear of teeth.
When this happens during the day, you might be able to catch yourself and stop the action. Perhaps you like to chew gum or eat sunflower seeds to reroute this habit. However, you could be causing serious lasting damage to your smile overnight. Bruxism can directly lead to the misalignment of your smile, which may require a separate procedure to remedy. Our enamel can also become severely worn from the repeated trama from overnight grinding.
Sleep apnea is another serious concern related to your overnight oral health. This condition is the inability to properly receive oxygen during sleep due to an obstructed airway. Often, custom night guards from our Livonia, MI dental office can help you to prevent the concerns that come alongside these sleep disorders. Avoid bulky machines and surgery through a slight reposition of the jaw! (more…)
There are constant daily risks to the smile. Simply due to its location on the face, physical trauma is likely to occur here and the structures within can be delicate and suffer long-term damage. Chewing itself can be a possible hazard, as an errant seed or piece of bone can lead to a chip or a small 
Structural concerns involving the teeth can become worrisome for your smile’s future. Whether in need of a 
Nobody looks forward to the idea of losing a tooth. For starters, it is a vital piece of your ability to chew and speak. And your smile is one of the first things people see during a first impression, so the idea of having a gap is scary. But one of the most important medical innovations of the last century is becoming more and more accessible, and that is the 
This time of year, we are understandably focused on the things we need to do for others. But sometimes, this burden can prevent us from taking the necessary steps to keep us at our best. Our friends and our family rely on us to be the best we possibly can be. Having the 
Many patients report that they see a wave of dental discomfort when the weather begins to finally turn cold. Here in Michigan, we certainly know how it can seem to hit you right down to your bones. If you are beginning to notice some sensitivity in your smile when you breathe in cold air, it might be the sign of something more sinister.
Periodontal disease, or the infection and inflammation of the gum tissue, is an incredibly common occurrence in The United States. Approximately 42% of American adults over the age of thirty suffer from this condition, and that number is growing through barriers to access to care, coupled with increases in our ability to diganose. It has always been a struggle to convince people to take their health seriously, and if people view an issue as a cosmetic one, they are less likely to seek treatment.
If you are the parent of a teen, it may be hard to know when they are dealing with a serious health concern. Teens themselves might not understand the seriousness of some issues, as well. After all, they have not had the life experience to help determine what changes in their body are normal. So they can let these problems fester for too long before they seek medical help.
Many patients of all ages report that they have issues with their nightly rest. The unfortunate thing about being unconscious, however, is that it may be hard to put a finger on the issue. You may notice the secondary symptoms but be completely unaware that you are doing damage in your sleep.
For anyone, a beautiful smile is the ideal. But for younger adults, they may not even be aware of