Original Post: 12/18/2018
Tooth decay happens when the enamel on your tooth is destroyed. Enamel is the outer layer of your teeth that you can see. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that is always on your teeth. Sugar in the food you eat...
Imagine this: you or your child trips and has an accident. It just so happens that it is one of those “1 in a million” chances that a tooth gets cracked or even knocked out. What do you do?
If you or a loved one has a serious problem...
After we lose all of our baby teeth, our adult teeth have to last us for the rest of our lives.
That’s a lot to ask, given the amount of work and abuse that our teeth have to withstand daily. Thankfully our molars and incisors are up to...
Cavity might as well be a four letter word.
Cavities have been a bad word for as long as they have had a name. It is no secret that the very thought of one may make your teeth clench in opposition to treatment.
The majority of people are...
Pain is no fun. No matter how old you are or where your pain is, hurting is no good. If you have ever had a toothache, you know what we are talking about.
Whether it is from an injury, an infection, gum disease, or another reason, tooth pain can...
Chances are, you or someone you know is missing a tooth. Up to 50% of U.S. citizens are missing at least one tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. The most common reasons people lose a tooth are gum disease, injury, or tooth...
Finding the services you need is never an easy task. With the stay at home guidelines in Michigan, knowing where to go has become even more challenging. Businesses have needed to reduce or change their services to protect their clients and staff,...
Stopping diseases from forming in your mouth is good for your teeth and your overall health.
Proactive oral health comes from regular dental visits. A lot is going on in your mouth, so when something goes wrong, it goes wrong quickly. But many...
Imagine listening to a joke. The story builds slowly, then the punchline hits, and the corners of your lips start to shoot up. Flashing a smile is natural at this point. For those who aren’t confident in their smile, a moment of natural joy...
Getting the best, most healthy smile takes some work. You have to stay on top of your daily cleaning routines, including brushing and flossing two times a day. Staying away from cigarettes helps. However, some fixes take an extra step.
Dental...
Have you ever seen some pink coloring when you spit out your toothpaste? Maybe you notice your gums bleeding while you floss. A little blood is no big deal, but keep track of how much and how frequently your gums bleed.
From Gingivitis to...
Similar to other health and wellness costs, having a dentist examine your teeth for cleaning and repairing damage to your teeth can be an expensive investment. One of the biggest reasons people avoid visiting their dentist is a challenge in how...
Going to the dentist’s office is a great way to ensure your teeth and mouth remain healthy. The trouble is, many people have had a bad experience connected to their dentist. Typically this experience happened when they were younger and could...
Getting that movie star smile is a tough goal to reach. Each smile and mouth is unique, but there are some steps you can take to help give yourself the whitest smile while also improving your dental hygiene. Read on to learn more about what you can...
Do you have chipped, mismatched, or discolored teeth? What about your smile, is there any change you would make? Dental veneers, one of Southfield Family Dental’s most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments. No matter if the size, shape, or...
Summer is the time to get out and enjoy yourself. A lot of adults and children break out of the house to be active while enjoying some fun in the sun. Make sure to be careful while playing sports this summer. Many people injure themselves,...
We all want perfectly healthy teeth, but unfortunately, due to circumstances in or out of our control, that isn’t always what we have. When tooth decay has gone beyond resolution with a standard cleaning at the dentist office, more drastic...
“I would rather walk on broken glass than have a root canal; I would rather …” and the jokes continue. Root canals have become so connected with pain that people often use them as an exaggerated example of the pain....
If you can see your toes poke through your socks, it is time to get a new pair. When the milk jug is empty, you might want to grab another one.
The right time for a toothbrush replacement is not always so easy to know. Check out the following...
With age comes bodily changes. The development and changes in your mouth are no different than every other part of your growing body. Teeth go through many stages. People also develop at different rates; each mouth is unique!
From...
It’s true. Maintaining great oral health is vital to maintaining your overall health.