As a Macomb County dentist who is dedicated to optimal patient comfort, I feel dentistry sometimes gets a bad rap. In describing their perception of having dental care, some people, even today, use terms like “scared to death,” “worse than a root canal,” and even parents telling a child, “it… Read More…
Seeing is believing. While that’s sometimes debatable, seeing something certainly enhances the ability to verify its existence. One of the advantages of our Cone Beam 3D imaging technology is to give patients the ability to SEE the “inside” areas of their anatomy. In our dental office, that relates to dental… Read More…
Women, especially, know when something says “one size fits all,” there’s a pretty good chance it will be a little too large or too small. Adults, both male and female, come in all shapes and sizes. When one item is made to accommodate “most” people, it tends to ignore the… Read More…
On February 24th, our Shelby Township dental office celebrates 25 years of providing exceptional dentistry to patients who have filled each day with smiles! Throughout this time, I’ve met some of the finest people on earth. For them, we have been committed to providing complete dental services in one location,… Read More…
A friend recently saw an orthopedist for knee pain. He was confident in the doctor’s reputation and able to be seen fairly quickly. Suspecting a torn meniscus, the doctor ordered an MRI, which was taken in the same facility. Once the results clarified the tear, he was scheduled for his… Read More…
We see a number of patients for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, known as TMD. In the general public, this is commonly referred to as “TMJ”, although TMJ is an abbreviation for the jaw joints. The “disorder” part comes in to play when the joints are frequently strained, which can result in… Read More…
For those who wish to replace missing teeth, there are several options to consider. However, the ideal and lasting one is Dental Implants. In our Shelby Twp dental office, we’ve taken certain measures to provide all stages of dental implant placement with advanced skills and technology. The advantages of having… Read More…
If you’re a regular reader of my write-ups, you’ve likely become familiar with my unique understanding of the issues surrounding TMJ disorders. As a neuromuscular dentist, I am able to intricately assess the individual structures of patients who display common symptoms associated with TMJ dysfunction. To refresh you on temporomandibular… Read More…
As COVID numbers finally decline as more people get fully vaccinated, we’re starting to see more smiling faces out in public. While we encourage those not yet vaccinated or who have immune-compromised health issues to continue advised precautions, it’s nice to finally see more smiles. This is a good time to… Read More…
Which came first: the chicken or the egg? This question reminds me of bruxism (bruk-siz-um), a condition that causes grinding and clenching of teeth. Although most people who brux do so during sleep (sleep bruxism), a growing number of American adults are experiencing the problem during waking hours. People who… Read More…
