As a dentist who has advanced training in the care of fearful dental patients, I’ve spent decades structuring our Shelby Township dental office to help these individuals accomplish much-needed dentistry. This has involved the options of oral sedation, IV sedation (twilight sleep), soothing features throughout the office, and an entire… Read More…
Great News!!! We have resumed regular hours as of June 1st! We are able to resume all levels of patient care as of June 1st. My staff and I look forward to seeing our patient family and are accepting new patients. While we have always taken measures to ensure… Read More…
With all that’s going on in the world, the fact that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month hasn’t received much publicity. However, it’s an important time to remind people that the statistics are always concerning, and not improving much over time. Annually, over 30,000 people in the U. S. are… Read More…
For many individuals who wish to replace one or more missing teeth, dental implants have become the leading preference in restoring biting and chewing strength and stability. Dental implants also help to prevent bone shrinkage that occurs when natural tooth roots are no longer present in the jaw bone. Our… Read More…
Since your smile is one of your most prominent facial features, it makes sense that something unnatural in appearance would stand out a great deal. Over the years, though, I’ve seen a number of cosmetics-gone-wrong cases, such as in the repair of a gap between front teeth. I’ve seen where… Read More…
After receiving a doctorate in general dentistry and advanced training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, I began to look deeper into a newly-emerging specialty known as neuromuscular dentistry. Neuromuscular Dentistry is based on the understanding that all crainio-facial structures must work harmoniously during chewing, speaking, and in resting positions. Disharmony… Read More…
For all patients, our top goal is to help each achieve good oral health. This allows the patient, regardless of age, to experience minimal problems, greatly reducing the time and expenses needed for future dental repairs. It also allows patients to enjoy fresher breath, healthier teeth, and teeth that can… Read More…
For a number of reasons, adults occasionally lose teeth. Some more than others. Although the expectation in the U.S. is that it’s normal to lose teeth as we age, it certainly shouldn’t be. Through proper oral hygiene at home, regular dental visits, a healthy diet, and keeping the mouth moist,… Read More…
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…
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…
