Most people know that diet and regular exercise play a crucial role in keeping them healthy. However, how many people realize just how essential a healthy mouth is for a healthy body? In case you didn’t know, poor oral health can significantly impact your quality of life by affecting both your physical, social, and mental [...]
Everyone tells occasional lies throughout their lives, and lying to your dentist is no exception, although your dentist can tell when you're lying to them. There are 7 common lies people frequently tell their dentist that can lead to the obstruction of treatment or even negative outcomes while being treated. Here are 7 lies your [...]
Tooth cavities are quite common. The good thing is they are a problem that can be easily solved through the use of fillings. However, when left untreated for a long time, cavities can transform into major dental complications, making it extremely challenging for dentists to treat them. While almost all of us know what happens [...]
Even with daily brushing and regular dental checkups, an adult tooth can become loose. Do you have a wiggly tooth or a few loose teeth? This can signal an underlying dental problem that you must address as soon as you can. Any unnecessary delay could result in losing your tooth -- and maybe a few [...]
Dentistry. Non-essential. Health Care. Unfortunately, these three words have been forced together during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. As dental offices are reopening or are preparing to reopen across the country, the main focus for dental healthcare providers should be how can, we as a profession, best protect our patients, our teams and ourselves from things [...]
Frequent dental checkups are one of the most important steps you can take to maintain good oral health. It is essential that everyone understands the increase in risks that can come from skipping dental checkups. In the long run, people end up paying more, in terms of money and peace of mind, if they miss [...]
According to surveys, men are less likely to take care of their physical health. When oral health is neglected, it can cause health problems for the body. One of the most common causes of infrequent dental checkups is just being a man. This means that they are more likely to have bad oral hygiene and [...]
When you were a child, did your parents ever tell you that you should take good care of your teeth because you only have one set, and they have to last? Our teeth are really important to living a healthy life. They help us eat food, communicate with the world around us, and help us [...]
Have you been seeing articles on the internet, or floating around on social media about a natural remedy for cleaning up your mouth, called “oil pulling?” Recently, it seems like oil pulling has also been a frequent question from our Shelby Township patients. Before you jump onto the oil pulling bandwagon, you should know exactly [...]
Did you ever wonder why your dentist takes x-rays of your teeth and mouth every year? Even if your teeth are really healthy and you’re one of those people that never has an issue with their teeth, we still take a full set of x-rays every year. Believe it or not, this practice is really [...]
