Being a dentist has enabled me to play a role in some pretty significant moments in the lives of certain patients. I’ve been able to restore the ability to eat comfortably to patients who were missing teeth. I’ve helped people overcome gum disease and prevent associated tooth loss. I’ve watched… Read More…
In yoga, many of the poses involve balancing positions. Stances such as Warrior, Tree, and Figure 4 help our bodies focus on its natural balance, its harmony. If you think about it, our bodies were designed, from our head to our toes, for balance. The head balances on our spinal… 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…
Years ago, I completed advanced training in neuromuscular dentistry. This was because, as an advanced care dentist, I desired to enhance our patients’ cosmetic dentistry and restorative procedures with the advantages of optimal “occlusion.” Occlusion describes the intricate balance between the alignment of teeth and its supporting structures. In biting,… Read More…
Remember when you’d hear of kids having to wear head gear? Today, we know that such drastic intervention in helping teeth into proper alignment can be avoided. Healthy smiles with properly-aligned teeth can occur faster and simpler through early guidance. Parents are being advised to have children orthodontically evaluated earlier… Read More…
The weather is finally improving and Michigan residents are getting out and enjoying sunshine and fresh air again! After a long winter, the warmth feels good to body and soul. However, with warmer weather, we can no longer conceal those extra pounds under coats and sweaters. Thus, the realities of… Read More…
As a dentist, I see a number of new patients who express a desire to have a “whiter, more attractive smile” when discussing their smile goals. While healthy gums and avoiding cavities is important, having a beautiful smile is something that most people desire. In addition to enhancing facial appearance,… Read More…
Many of us remember Dad stretched out on the sofa on a Sunday afternoon, finally getting a well-deserved nap. Some of us remember his slumber with occasional snoring. Others may recall loud, window-rattling snores that our Mom amazingly endured nightly (which may have eventually parted them to separate bedrooms). Heavy… Read More…
You may know that no two people have the same fingerprints, even identical twins. However, you may find it particularly interesting that fingerprints are formed in the womb, as the result of amniotic fluid pressure, in the first trimester. People are different in many ways. We all have different hair,… Read More…
It’s no secret that an appealing, healthy smile is an asset to your life. In addition to studies that now show good oral health is beneficial to good overall health, having a smile we feel good about tends to be shared more often. It also sends a message to others… Read More…
