It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And
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Losing a Baby Tooth
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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Going Green for the New Year
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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New Year's Eve
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Great Lakes Family Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one
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Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth
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Aging and Dental Health
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
What’s life like for the average 60-year-old today? It’s complicated! We travel. Or we work out. Or we relax with friends. We pursue favorite hobbies or we develop new ones.
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Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
updated: Dec. 09, 2021
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Great Lakes Family Dentistry ask us this question, so here’s the scoop.
Energy drinks have been on the rise,
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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they
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Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
updated: Nov. 29, 2021
It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective). They grow hair—or Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Thanksgiving
updated: Nov. 23, 2021
At Great Lakes Family Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Burton, Michigan
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Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
updated: Nov. 19, 2021
We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
updated: Nov. 16, 2021
Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
updated: Nov. 09, 2021
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have
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4 Tips For Improving Your Oral Hygiene Technique
updated: Nov. 09, 2021
Although we've advanced leaps and bounds over the years treating dental disease, our strategy for preventing them hasn't changed much. That's because these prevention basics are quite effective—and as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cold Comfort
updated: Nov. 02, 2021
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and
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