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4087 S. Center Road, Suite 1
Burton, MI 48519 US
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Determining the Right Whitening Approach is Key to Brightening a Dull Smile
updated: Jun. 04, 2018
Bright, naturally white teeth are a key component in a beautiful smile. But the opposite is also true: nothing diminishes an otherwise attractive smile more than stained or Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
updated: May 25, 2018
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
updated: May 15, 2018
If you’ve just received a dental implant restoration, congratulations! This proven smile-changer is not only life-like, it’s also durable: more than 95% of implants survive at least 10 years. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want
updated: May 05, 2018
If you're in need of a crown to cover a damaged tooth, you have a lot of options. But before you choose, you need to know what you want. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
updated: Apr. 25, 2018
The term “root canal” is a part of our social lexicon, and not always with a positive meaning. But contrary to its negative reputation, a root canal treatment can Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
updated: Apr. 15, 2018
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
updated: Mar. 31, 2018
We all experience the occasional bout of bad breath from dry mouth or after eating certain foods. Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, could have an underlying health cause Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
updated: Mar. 16, 2018
Fluoride is an important weapon in the fight against tooth decay. Fluoride consumption and other applications are especially beneficial during children's dental development for building strong teeth long-term. But the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
updated: Mar. 01, 2018
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
updated: Feb. 14, 2018
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Tips for Denture Care to Help Them Last and Keep Your Mouth Healthy
updated: Jan. 30, 2018
For people with edentulism (total loss of teeth), removable dentures is a viable option for regaining both lost function and an attractive appearance. From the moment they begin wearing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let's Consider Saving it
updated: Jan. 15, 2018
Even though an implant is now as close to life-like as modern dentistry can produce, it won’t surpass the function of your own natural tooth. That’s not to say Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
updated: Jan. 07, 2018
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stephen Colbert Shares Throwback Braces Photo for a Good Cause
updated: Dec. 30, 2017
When we look at those glamorous faces on TV, it’s easy to forget that celebrities—like the rest of us—often went through an awkward stage in adolescence. But once in Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Deal with that Irritating Mouth Sore you keep Re-Biting
updated: Dec. 15, 2017
We've all done it — suddenly bit the inside of our mouth while chewing food. All too often our cheek, lip or tongue finds itself in the way of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
updated: Nov. 30, 2017
A critical part of effective, daily oral hygiene, flossing removes bacterial plaque from between teeth that can’t be accessed with brushing. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected — string flossing requires Read moreCategory: Oral Health