Golfers know that a low number is a good thing. With most courses having a 72 rating as par, being close to that number or even below is what golfers pursue. Low numbers can be the goal in other areas, dentistry being one of them. Having minimal “depths” of loose… Read More…
Along with the rewards of parenthood come the challenges. Added to today’s challenges are soaring costs for groceries, gas, and healthcare. These can put quite the strain on raising children to ensure all needs are met. Whether you have school-age children in your care or not, it seems the school… Read More…
Occasionally, we see new patients who have problems that, to their surprise, is not normal. Five of these are listed below… Seeing blood in the sink when brushing teeth There is a misconception that scrubbing teeth so rigorously that they bleed is a sign of doing a… Read More…
As a cosmetic dentist, I believe a smile should make an individual feel good inside and out. A beautiful, healthy smile should make you want to smile in addition to enhancing facial appearance. And, when it comes to smiling, there’s an added bonus when you do. When you smile, a… Read More…
Throughout one’s lifetime, it is not unusual to lose one or several teeth. This can occur due to accidents, a tooth fracture that extends below the gum line, or a tooth that is so beyond repair that a crown can no longer protect the remaining structure. Since every tooth plays… Read More…
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…
