There are many reasons that dental implants have become the preferred choice for replacing natural teeth: 1). Dental implants restore one’s natural ability to bite and chew comfortably. 2). Dental implants allow people to eat a healthy diet of foods, chewing thoroughly to support good digestion. 3). Dental implants enhance… Read More…
When a child has a toothache, the parent seems to ‘feel’ the discomfort the most. After all, no parent wants to see their child in pain. Even though ‘baby’ teeth will be replaced eventually, these young teeth can develop cavities as easily as ‘adult,’ or primary teeth. Baby teeth emerge… Read More…
For people who have a fear of heights, it is difficult for those who don’t to understand the emotions that high places can trigger. Or, for people who are afraid of dogs, it can be a rather puzzling problem for those who us who think of our dogs as family…. Read More…
Now, through September 26, 2019, patients can easily earn one or more $50 credits to their accounts! For every new patient (over age 25) a current patient refers, they’ll be given a $50 credit to their account. So, if a patient refers a husband and wife (for example), that’s $100… Read More…
Is this a great country, or what?!!! As challenging as our issues may seem some days in the United States, we must acknowledge – We are truly blessed with access to exemplary health care and standards. This includes unsurpassed dentistry, and Americans can smile proudly. Below are just a few… Read More…
Cavities and periodontal (gum) disease are highly avoidable. Still, gum disease remains the most prevalent disease of all Americans, affecting nearly half of adults. Cavities are even more common. According to the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), almost 91 percent of aged 20 to 64 American adults had… Read More…
I’ve been in dentistry for over twenty years. It’s a profession I love, especially in the way it allows me to interact with my patients. I not only provide care for them, I care about them; a commitment that extends far beyond their smiles. Of course, our primary goal is… Read More…
In our Shelby Township dental office, our goal is to help people prevent problems from occurring in the first place. With regular dental check-ups, adhering to individualized at-home instructions, and having recommended treatment (such as crowns to protect teeth with fractures or using a specific toothbrush for more-effective plaque removal),… 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…
Most of us are familiar with the story of the infamous luxury cruise liner, the Titanic. In 1912, the ship (on its maiden voyage) struck an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic Ocean, split in half, and sank. If you’ve seen the movie, you may recall that a shipmate caught… Read More…
