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Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
posted: Dec. 13, 2018.
A baby’s teeth begin coming in just a few months after birth—first one or two in the front, and then gradually the rest of them over the next couple of Read more -
Straighten Your Smile Discreetly with Invisalign
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.
Your orthodontic treatment doesn't have to detract from your smile. Invisalign offers a more attractive alternative to metal braces. Your Trenton, MI, dentists Drs. Mehul Patel, Heba Abuhussein, and Lena Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
posted: Dec. 08, 2018.
For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth, dental veneers might be the ideal solution. These thin layers of porcelain bonded directly over the teeth with the perfect blend of color, Read more -
Don't give up on Flossing!
posted: Dec. 03, 2018.
A couple of years ago the Associated Press published an article claiming the health benefits of flossing remained unproven. The article cited a number of studies that seemed to conclude Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But just Read more -
Your Veneers Have 'Staying Power' - if Cared for Properly
posted: Nov. 23, 2018.
Porcelain veneers are excellent for restoring otherwise sound teeth that are stained, chipped or slightly misaligned. But the question for many is, are they long-lasting? Just as the term is used Read more -
Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also skew Read more -
Your Child Isn't in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle
posted: Nov. 13, 2018.
Your child’s dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-ray imaging. It’s one of our best tools for finding and treating tooth decay.But since x-rays emit radiation, is your child Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Nov. 08, 2018.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, Read more -
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov. 03, 2018.
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral health? Read more -
No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 29, 2018.
Are you interested in dental implants but a little hesitant about the surgery? Don’t be—this procedure to imbed an implant’s titanium post in the jawbone is relatively minor with little Read more -
Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
posted: Oct. 24, 2018.
The vast majority of teeth and gum problems stem from two dental diseases: dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease. But although these dental diseases are all too common Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, showing Read more -
Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
posted: Oct. 14, 2018.
Although it’s a natural part of dental development, teething is no picnic for your baby. This process in which each of their twenty primary teeth gradually erupt through the gums Read more -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Oct. 09, 2018.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured enough Read more -
Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
posted: Oct. 04, 2018.
Periodontal disease may start in the gums’ superficial layers, but it’s not likely to stay there. As the disease moves deeper it can wreak havoc on tooth roots and bone Read more