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Burton, MI 48519 US
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Gaining a New Attractive Smile is More than Achievable
updated: Sep. 28, 2019
Our main focus as your dentist is to keep your teeth and gums healthy and functional. But there’s another important aspect of care — your teeth’s appearance. It’s not Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
updated: Sep. 18, 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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Daily Hygiene Tasks Performed Properly Help Ensure Good Oral Health
updated: Sep. 08, 2019
Daily personal care is essential for optimal oral health. Brushing and flossing in particular keep bacteria and acid, the main causes of dental disease, at manageable levels. But to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
updated: Aug. 29, 2019
Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
updated: Aug. 19, 2019
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
updated: Aug. 09, 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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
updated: Jul. 30, 2019
We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep: refreshed, energized and ready to handle — even excel at — our day-to-day responsibilities. Yet millions Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Instilling Good Family Hygiene Habits
updated: Jul. 20, 2019
Long-term dental health is built on a foundation of good hygiene habits instilled at an early age. Consistent, daily hygiene not only makes for healthy teeth and gums but Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
updated: Jul. 10, 2019
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
updated: Jun. 30, 2019
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Plan Ahead to Make Your Smile the Best it can be for Your Big Day!
updated: Jun. 20, 2019
The big day you've waited for all your life is just around the corner — your wedding day! And to make that day as special as possible you've been Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Even Though not in the "Smile Zone" You Should Replace that Back Tooth
updated: Jun. 10, 2019
People often put a premium on appearance when deciding whether or not to replace a missing tooth. There's more motivation to replace one in the “smile zone,” where the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
updated: May 31, 2019
You may have been surprised by a new addition to your regular dental appointment routine—we took your blood pressure at the start. While you might expect this at a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
updated: May 21, 2019
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Consider These Tips to Reduce Your Dental Visit Anxiety
updated: May 11, 2019
Although we’ve made great strides over the last century making dental visits more pleasant and comfortable, many people still feel a little apprehension about them at one time or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
updated: May 01, 2019
Tooth decay doesn’t suddenly appear out of the blue. Cavities and other damage are the result of a long process that begins with bacteria living in a thin biofilm Read moreCategory: Oral Health