Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) is a condition where the movement in the top joint of your jaw that connects with your skull becomes limited, radiates with pain, or shifts the way your teeth settle in your mouth. It is easy to find if you...
Gum disease - Periodontal disease - or inflammation of the gums - gingivitis - affect millions of Americans every year. These infections can be scary diagnoses to receive or even read about online. But it can be more unsettling to wait until you see...
Juggling work, errands, and shuttling the kids between school and extracurricular activities sure can take up a lot of time!
With everything on your to-do list, it can be tempting to decide to skip a routine trip to the dentist. You would not be...
Dental fillings help restore damaged teeth and prevent further decay.
However, although they are quite durable, dental fillings do not last forever. Chipping, breaking or completely losing a dental filling can happen when you least expect it:...
Even people who take splendid care of their teeth may eventually need same day dentistry in Southfield.
One way to save a tooth that has suffered extensive damage is by protecting it with a dental crown. Crowns can also help to secure a dental...
You spent years in braces when you were in middle school, but you gave up wearing your retainers as a teenager.
Therefore, the space between your front teeth returned as an adult and took with it your confidence! Now you spend you days thinking of...
Dental implants have been around for more than 40 years.
During that time they’ve earned a success rate of better than 95%. However, they can fail in certain circumstances. Should this happen, it’s important for you to see an implant...
They say that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
When considering the human body, all of the parts that make up the whole are quite interconnected. But there is probably no part more connected to the rest of the body than your mouth....
With summer upon us, it’s that time of year when people like to travel.
Whether you are camping in the mountains, or roaming the streets of Florence in Italy, there are a few steps you can take to make sure your oral health is tip top so...
Did you know that the average human tongue is covered with thousands of hair-like papilla, along with 2,000-4,000 taste buds? All those taste buds work together so you can taste five different flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami.
Most...
Over time, it’s common for people to forget what they need to be doing in between their regular dentist visits.
On the other hand, children who are just learning the steps in regular oral care need help establishing these habits well into...
Can you remember the last time you were able to eat your favorite foods without any apprehension? How long has it been since you smiled with no worries about your appearance?
If you are missing teeth, these are tough questions to answer,...
Do you struggle to get to the dentist because of your busy schedule? What do you do when a cosmetic issue arises and you need to have it fixed the same day it occurs? Simple procedures don’t require a lot of preparation when you schedule weeks in...
With the new year approaching, you’ve probably been contemplating your list of resolutions for 2018.
One of your new goals may be to improve your smile.
If achieving a straighter, brighter smile sounds ideal to you, then visiting your...
As football season winds down, you’re eager to catch at least one home game at Ford Field to see Stafford and the gang battle on the grid iron.
It’ll be a rare occasion where you can hang out with your friends and have a great time. You know...
The holidays are approaching. You know what that means—holiday treats!
One of the most infamous sweet snacks is caramelized popcorn. You know, the kind that comes in the variety tin.
Although this crunchy snack is super yummy, it can be...
You know better than anyone else that just because you brush and floss your teeth, they could still be less than pearly white.
It can be frustrating and cause you to look towards drugstore products for a quick, “cheap”...
