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…
Fact vs. fiction. That’s an issue we all have to deal with these days, especially when hearsay and online inaccuracies can often sway decisions, some being very important decisions. In our Shelby Township dental office, this is always a concern when a patient is contemplating a decision as important as… Read More…
As Halloween approaches, I always remember seeing “The Wizard of Oz” as a young girl. Like most children, the wicked witches’ green face and sharp features were terrifying. So, it was almost a relief when water thrown by Dorothy to put out her broom’s fire ended up being her demise…. Read More…
In September 2020, the New York Post ran an article addressing the statistics of adults in the U.S. who are not drinking enough water during the day. https://nypost.com/2020/09/03/most-adults-dont-drink-enough-water-every-day-do-you/ More than half of adults in the United States don’t drink enough water, according to a poll of 2,000 people. Just 22… Read More…
For most adults, losing a tooth is an emotional issue. Tooth loss can create worries over appearance, subsequent tooth loss, worry of costs for replacement and maintenance, and chewing dependability. Although tooth loss with age should never be deemed a ‘normal’ occurrence, it is fairly common. As with almost anything… Read More…
In our Shelby Township dental office, we pride ourselves on the trusted relationships we have with our patients. For over two decades, people in the Macomb and Oakland County area have relied on us to provide a complete care environment where each feels respected, confident, and always comfortable. Thus, I’d… 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…
In this day and age, we occasionally see ourselves on screen, perhaps while “face timing” or in a zoom session. If you’re like me, you may be surprised at the lines, sags and spots that this reveals! Although the lighting and detail of most phone and computer reflections are rarely… Read More…
As adults age, tooth loss is fairly common and becomes mores with age. Although the risk for tooth loss increases as we age, it is a common occurrence in nearly all age ranges. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 7 percent of adults in the U.S…. Read More…
The recent Halloween night was a rather eventful one, in addition to the costumes and scary movies. October 31, 2020 was the first Halloween with a full moon since 1944. It also marked the night when the “Fall Back” time change occurred (granting us that wonderful extra hour we all… Read More…
