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…

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…

“Same-Day Dental Implants”   “Single-Visit Dental Implants”   “Implants In A Day” While all these terms promote dental implants in an appealing, quick-&-easy way, in reality, the majority of implants require the same process; one that cannot be boiled down to a single step. Dental implants are designed to replace missing natural… 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…

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…

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…

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…