Several weeks ago, I watched a news clip on the severe over-treatment of TMJ disorders. It included interviews of several female patients who had endured horrific surgeries that were ineffective, and even disfiguring. As a neuromuscular dentist, this was frightening to watch for me, and sad. While over the years,… Read More…
In like a lion, out like a lamb… … so they say about the month of March. No matter how March comes in or goes out, we’ve come to know it for more sunshine and the welcome emergence of flowers and trees coming back to life. And, love it or… Read More…
If you (or someone close to you) have lost all of your upper and/or lower teeth, or feel you are headed in that direction, then the following will be particularly interesting. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Over one-fourth (26%) of adults aged 65 or older… 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…
As a dentist, I’ve cared for smiles of all ages in Macomb County for over 25 years. Some of these smiles come to us with healthy teeth and gums while others come with challenges. In any event, our goal is to help every patient enjoy the benefits of good oral… Read More…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This is a time to celebrate and support the role of parents when it comes to the oral health of their child(ren). Although a “baby” tooth will eventually be replaced (starting around age 6 or 7, and by 12 years old), the fact… Read More…
Life in balance. This seems to be a new buzz phrase that describes the benefits of keeping work, family/social time, time for self, and spiritual reflection in a balanced “Jenga” of sorts. The goal of this balance is to help us fulfill the needs of our lives physically and psychologically…. Read More…
Here’s an important “wake up call” for every individual… A 2022 report published by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute shared that an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic, or ongoing, sleep disorders with nearly 40% of U.S. adults admit to falling asleep during the day without… Read More…
You may have heard the phrase, “I’m going to ‘back burner’ that.” Or, you may use it yourself. Generally, to ‘back burner’ something means to delay it until… well, until it becomes more urgent. Unfortunately, the urgency that occurs when dental care is delayed or avoided can quickly move things… 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…
