Dining out with friends and family is good for body and soul. Being able to gather and talk and laugh nurtures us from the inside out. Humans were designed to be social creatures. Language skills are suspected to have originally formed to be able to communicate as groups. Studies show… Read More…
Adults occasionally find themselves having to make decisions surrounding the loss of a natural tooth or teeth. As a Shelby Township dentist for over two decades, it’s a decision I’ve seen many adults faced with at one or more times as they age. Losing a tooth can occur for reasons… Read More…
When an adult is missing one, two, or several teeth in one area, one replacement option is a crown-&-bridge combination. This can be appealing to patients because a bridge may be partially covered by dental insurance and seems to be a less expensive choice than a bridge-supported dental implant. But… Read More…
At our Shelby Township dental office, our entire team is committed to help patients be fully informed consumers. This is one reason our patients know they can trust us. We strive to carefully explain each situation that requires treatment. We then help the patient to understand the advantages as well… Read More…
Tooth loss has many frustrations. When lost teeth are replaced by dentures or partial dentures, many people are surprised to learn that they can cause these frustrations to worsen over time. Dentures can contribute to discomfort, reduced confidence, decreased ability to chew and enjoy foods, embarrassment and a daily inconvenience…. Read More…
Since becoming available in the 1950’s, dental Implants have gone through a number of fine-tuning developments. As various systems have evolved over the past few decades, dental implants now offer a dependable tooth replacement option for virtually all situations. Today, there are exceptional choices in designs that accommodate specific needs… Read More…
As a patient of our Shelby Twp dental office, your smile is just as important to us during your appointments as when you’re not in a treatment chair. It is our goal to help you enjoy a healthy, confident smile both in and out of our doors. For dental implant… Read More…
When I go for a new pair of shoes, it makes perfect sense to me that the length and width of my foot requires a size that is appropriate for me as an individual. While there are other women in the shoe department who may be of similar age, height,… Read More…
“If I could turn back the hands of time, I’d have taken much better care of my teeth.” This is a statement I hear often from patients who have worn a full or partial denture for years. While preventing decay and gum disease generally takes mere minutes a day, the… Read More…
Occasionally, my husband jokes about the number of shoes in my closet. As a female, I’m well aware I have many pairs. While Joe has brown and black dress shoes, brown and black casual shoes and a pair of sneakers, I have a vast array of dressy, casual and sporty… Read More…
