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Keeping Your Smile Healthy During the Holidays

2025-12-15T18:19:13-05:00By |Family Dentistry|

Holiday celebrations and traditions bring families closer together as they share favorite foods and traditions that bring them joy. Festive meals and sweet seasonal treats make the season truly joyful, but celebrations can put undue strain on teeth and gums if oral health is neglected. At HPS Advanced Dental Care, serving Shelby Township, Macomb Township, [...]

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What Is TMJ? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

2025-12-15T15:55:24-05:00By |Family Dentistry|

The Temporomandibular Joint, commonly referred to as the TMJ, plays an essential role in everyday activities such as speaking, chewing, and yawning. Acting like a sliding hinge between the jawbone and the skull, the TMJ allows smooth movement with minimal resistance from surrounding muscles and discomfort from any problems in its vicinity. When issues develop [...]

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How Dental Bonding Can Improve Your Smile Quickly

2025-12-15T18:17:49-05:00By |Cosmetic Dentistry|

An attractive smile plays a critical role in how people view themselves and interact with one another. When teeth are chipped, discolored, or damaged, people may feel self-conscious and avoid smiling altogether. Not every cosmetic issue requires extensive dental treatment. In many instances, dental bonding provides a fast, conservative, and cost-effective solution that can transform [...]

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Delaying a Root Canal: How Long Is Too Long?

2025-12-15T15:35:34-05:00By |Restorative Dentistry, Uncategorized|

At HPS Advanced Dental Care, we understand that the stress and anxiety caused by being told you need a root canal can be daunting. Even when symptoms of infection or discomfort are evident, many hesitate to undergo treatment due to concerns over discomfort, cost, or uncertainty about the procedure. One question frequently raised at our [...]

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Fear of the Dentist? Understanding Dental Anxiety and Your Options

2025-12-15T16:54:50-05:00By |Dental Anxiety|

Understanding Dental Anxiety and Its Solutions Fear of the dentist is far more prevalent than many realize. Dental anxiety affects millions of adults worldwide and often begins long before anyone steps into a dental chair. While for some this fear may be mild and manageable, for others it can become severe enough that dental visits [...]

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What Are Dental Veneers and Are They Right for You?

2025-12-15T16:53:47-05:00By |Cosmetic Dentistry|

Many have heard of dental veneers, yet few truly understand their power to transform a smile. Dental veneers are cosmetic dentistry treatments designed to improve the look of teeth by correcting discoloration, chips, gaps, or minor alignment issues. When seeking long-term, natural-looking enhancements, veneers are often among the best choices. At HPS Advanced Dental Care, [...]

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Ready for a Change? HPS Dental is Welcoming New Patients

2025-08-13T21:02:28-04:00By |Family Dentistry|

Are You New to Shelby Township or Need A Change with Dental Practices that Prioritize Comfort and Long-term Oral Health? At HPS Dental, we understand choosing a new dental home is an important decision, and we aim to provide exceptional dental care that also feels like family. Serving Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Utica, Washington Township, [...]

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The Silent Epidemic of Tooth Decay

2025-08-13T21:03:16-04:00By |Tooth Decay|

Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is a silent epidemic affecting millions of people globally, making it one of the most widespread chronic illnesses globally. Though widespread, this condition is often underestimated until its symptoms--pain, sensitivity, or visible damage--become apparent and impossible to ignore. Many mistakenly view cavities as simply being an inconvenience; however, [...]

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Five Ways to Protect Your Smile While You Sleep

2025-08-13T20:01:55-04:00By |Oral Health|

Sleep-time bacteria activity increases dramatically in your mouth, producing plaque, which can lead to cavities and gum disease. Therefore, taking some simple steps before bed can significantly lower your risk for common dental issues and help protect your dental health. 1. Brush Correctly Correct brushing techniques are more important than the duration of brushing. If [...]

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How Long Can I Go Without Getting a Root Canal?

2025-08-13T20:48:05-04:00By |Root Canal|

Urgent Need of Root Canal Therapy: Why Timeliness Is Critical If your dentist has recommended root canal therapy as the solution to your infection in a tooth, you might experience anxiety and worry. While delaying can seem like an attractive option at first, waiting can have serious and expensive repercussions for both oral and overall [...]

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