If you’ve been avoiding regular dental appointments, there are reasons other than fear, but that’s a big one. It is estimated that a third of the U.S. population avoids seeing the dentist because of dental anxiety or fear. There are numerous studies that measure the numbers of fearful dental patients…. Read More…
The foundation of every dental office is general dentistry. While our Shelby Twp dental office offers complete dental services for all ages – including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, crown & bridge, TMJ and Sleep Apnea therapy, and dentures/partials – every mouth needs to be healthy before we move forward with… Read More…
As a dentist in Shelby Township for over 25 years, I have always been committed to the highest standards of dentistry. This commitment is supported by advanced training and incorporating advanced technology into our dental office. This culminates into optimal care for our patients, providing exceptional results to support the… 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…
For adults who are missing all upper and/or lower teeth, it can be embarrassing and frustrating. Loose-fitting dentures not only require constant attention, they can limit eating and speaking with confidence. With conventional dentures, the bone mass of the jaw deteriorates over time, leading to ill-fitting dentures and denture sores…. Read More…
Researchers continually reveal astounding new findings about the secrets of the human brain. This organ is essentially the master control center of the entire body. It sends out signals of pain, regulates feelings of hunger and fullness, triggers states of sleepiness and fatigue, and so much more. Unlike what was… Read More…
I remember a time when, by your senior year in high school, it was assumed that teens would have their wisdom teeth removed. Now as a dentist, we believe that evaluation of wisdom teeth removal should be made on a case by case basis. In our Shelby Township dental office,… Read More…
As a general dentist in Shelby Twp MI, I take pride in being known for my additional advanced skills as a neuromuscular dentist. These skills provide our dental patients with added bite alignment measures to aid in treating TMJ disorders and sleep apnea as well as in advanced skills in… Read More…
The periodontal tissues in your mouth cover a lot of territory. This soft, pink, absorbent gum tissue is a protective layer to the structures underneath, providing a protective blanket over tooth roots, bone structures, muscles, glands and ligaments. The health of your gums is vital to the health of your… Read More…
If you’ve had a chance to see the new Top Gun movie, the “top gun” crew is extremely well-defined; so much so that the latest issue of Men’s Health magazine shares a routine for the upper body muscle work that gave the crew such tone and definition. Although men tend… Read More…