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Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: May 02, 2019.
Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today rely Read more -
Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
posted: Apr. 27, 2019.
As your dental provider, we're always alert for signs of tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, the two leading causes of tooth loss. But we're also watching for less common Read more -
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Apr. 22, 2019.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's healthy Read more -
Renew Your Smile With Veneers
posted: Apr. 19, 2019.
Time changes everything, including smile appearance. Luckily, porcelain veneers from Southshore Dental in Trenton, MI, can rejuvenate your tired looking smile. Your dentists, Dr. Mehul Patel, Dr. Lena Mustafa, and Read more -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Doctor–Dentistry Read more -
Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Apr. 12, 2019.
Although teething is a natural part of your baby's dental development, it can be quite uncomfortable for them—and upsetting to you. During teething, children can experience symptoms like pain, drooling Read more -
Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
posted: Apr. 07, 2019.
Teenagers and adults alike can improve their smile appearance with dental solutions like teeth whitening or orthodontics. But there are a few cosmetic solutions like porcelain veneers that are better Read more -
A Traditional Bridge Might be the Right Solution for Your Missing Teeth
posted: Apr. 02, 2019.
We can do a great many things to preserve diseased teeth, from filling cavities to crowning damaged but still viable teeth to protect them and restore their attractiveness. But there Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: his Read more -
You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
posted: Mar. 23, 2019.
A beautiful smile is a balanced smile, especially in regard to your gums. A normal smile usually shows 4 mm or less of gum tissue along with about 10 mm Read more -
4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Mar. 18, 2019.
Your child's oral development generates considerable changes during their "growing up" years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their development—but also things you shouldn't.Here Read more -
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Mar. 13, 2019.
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries (ECC) Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent documentary Read more -
Provisional Restorations let you Try out Your New Smile First
posted: Mar. 03, 2019.
Transforming your smile with veneers, crowns or other restorations could be a life-changing decision. To help make that change a successful one, it’s possible to fit you with a kind Read more -
4 Tips to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
February is National Children's Dental Health month, sponsored annually by the American Dental Association. As important as good oral health is to a child's overall health and development, tooth decay Read more -
Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
What's your smile worth? The answer is it's worth quite a bit in terms of your oral health, overall health and your self-confidence. Missing teeth impact all three; so if you have Read more