For parents, seeing a child lose that first “baby” tooth is a landmark moment – something celebrated. However, the thoughts of our grown children losing a permanent tooth never comes to mind, probably since those thoughts concur up the outcome of an accident, injury or disease. While losing a natural… Read More…
We all tend to “back burner” the things we dread. Some people dislike doing the laundry, which piles up until there is no choice left but to do it. That can be true when it comes to having some of the common “dreaded” dental procedures. Im our Shelby Twp dental… Read More…
Recently, a friend made the investment of using a professional decorator to help makeover a great room. The friend had envisioned having the walls and carpet a certain color and arranging the furniture differently. However, the decorator recommended an entirely different choice of colors and arrangements. What the decorator came… Read More…
As a dentist in Shelby Twp for over 25 years, I’ve seen many happy moments originate with the betterment of a smile. Helping a patient replace missing teeth with dental implants, seeing a once-fearful patient overcome fear and anxiety that stood in the way of a healthy smile, and celebrating… Read More…
About everyone has driven behind a vehicle that obviously had a wheel out of alignment. Seeing this, most drivers cringe knowing this imbalance can lead to unusual wear and tear. Balance is important, especially so when it comes to the body. Its interworking parts are structured for a harmonious balance,… Read More…
Over the past two or three decades, people have become more aware of the connection between oral health and the health of the body. Through the bacteria that results from severe periodontal (gum) disease, it can create a tipping point with the development or worsening of many conditions and diseases…. Read More…
“It’s all in how you arrange the thing… the careful balance of the design is the motion.” – Andrew Wyeth I love this quote. It is a well-stated, yet simple, example of maintaining a sense of balance in our lives. As a neuromuscular dentist (one of the few in Macomb… Read More…
For adults who lose natural teeth, replacing them can be done several ways. Depending on how many are lost, and their location, the options may include: • Crown & Bridge • Dental Implants • Partial Dentures • Full Dentures (when missing all upper or lower teeth) Although we offer all… Read More…
When people have the appearance of their smiles enhanced, what seems to stand out is how the new smile makes them FEEL even more than its improved appearance. A beautiful smile is an asset to both appearance and how they are perceived by others. An added perk is how it… Read More…
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 7% of people in the U. S. have lost at least one permanent tooth by the age of 18. For those ages 35 – 44, a whopping 69% have lost at least one permanent tooth. By the age of 50,… Read More…
