Category: Preventive Dentistry

TMJ disorder and bruxism may be very different oral health issues, but they are often related to one another and could cause serious discomfort for sufferers, including jaw pain and headaches. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist explains how we approach treating these disorders with a comfortable and custom-fitted oral appliance.

A professional cleaning is administered by your Livonia, MI, dentist or one of our talented dental hygienists. However, many people assume that brushing and flossing is enough to protect your smile, and that these visits can be skipped. Th truth is, you need a professional cleaning to avoid issues like gum disease, and keep your… Read more »

Did you know that with a few simple steps each day, you could lower your risk of gum disease and other oral health issues? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will discuss how we help prevent or manage gum disease, keeping your smile whole, healthy, and beautiful. We’re also looking at the steps you… Read more »

Aside from lifelike restorations and advanced prosthetics, including dental implants, our team employs a number of other technologies to treat your smile and provide a diagnosis with accuracy and precision. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist is looking at a few of the advanced technologies we offer our patients.

Now that December is finally here, finding time to see the dentist is running out! After all, your 2020 dental insurance benefits will soon be expiring. Instead of letting them vanish, why not put them to good use and start 2021 with your best possible smile? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist is looking… Read more »

What happens when you or your children suddenly eat more sweets than usual? Well, your teeth could become at risk of developing painful cavities, and over time, could become vulnerable to issues like infection! However, there are steps you can take at home and in our office to keep your smile safe. In today’s blog,… Read more »

When you care for your smile from home, you help limit the risks of common oral health issues. Along with routine visits for checkups and cleanings, we urge our Livonia, MI, patients and their families to take time to brush and floss their teeth properly. In today’s blog, we’re going to offer a few helpful… Read more »

When a cavity isn’t treated early, this common oral health issue could soon lead to painful toothaches, and serious infections. Over time, they could even mean the risk of losing the tooth completely! Fortunately, your Livonia, MI, dentist helps diagnose and treat tooth decay in the earliest stages of demineralization with the DIAGNOdent laser system.

With the pandemic still an issue for much of the country, many people have put off visiting the dentist out of concerns for their health. We understand, but as dentists, we also know that avoiding even routine checkups and cleanings could spell serious trouble for your oral health. Fortunately, your Livonia, MI, dentist has instituted… Read more »

A headache can bring our day to a halt and make completing the simplest tasks a difficult prospect. Often, persistent migraines could be linked to an oral health issue like TMJ disorder, also known as TMD. Bruxism could also be a factor! Fortunately, your Livonia, MI, dentist can provide headache relief with a custom and… Read more »