Originally posted on 05/01/2015
These days, it’s not uncommon to hear or see an advertisement for dental implants, and because they can be used to treat a number of oral health issues, many people are not sure if or when they will...
Originally posted on 07/28/2016
How long will this last?
This question is one of the most ones that we get asked. How long will this procedure take? How long will the recovery time take? How long will this protect my teeth?
These...
Originally posted on 01/29/2015
Every day, dental implants are changing the lives of millions of people. The increased confidence and self-esteem that come from having a perfect smile will affect every aspect of your...
Originally posted on 06/26/2018
How long is it?
A common question we get asked about dental implant procedures is how long they take. The recovery times from dental implant surgery vary depending on a patient’s case. For instance,...
Originally posted on 02/06/2014
It can be frustrating to deal with the inconveniences of regular false teeth. From speech problems to a change in diet, dentures can pose a whole set of problems - yet many of these can be abated...
Originally published on 01/15/2020
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,...
Content originally posted on 08/07/2012, 03/16/2017, and 03/13/2019.
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...
Originally posted on 08/07/2012
The Oral Cancer Foundation notes that “mouth cancer will be newly diagnosed in about 100 new individuals each day in the U.S. alone, and a person dies from oral cancer every hour of every...
Originally posted on 01/18/2016
When your dentist asks you whether or not you are flossing daily, if you are like most American adults, you internally cringe. Everyone knows we should be flossing for our oral health, but a recent...
Originally posted on 06/18/2020
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...
Originally posted on 08/20/2019
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...
Originally posted on 12/10/2019
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...
Nature can help you along, but at a certain point it needs some help from dentists and doctors.
A shining smile fits into your self-confidence and ability to eat. Your teeth and oral health work together to serve aesthetic and functional...
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...
Change is hard, no matter where it happens.
Even for the most unimportant shifts in your life, change can be a struggle for you. Change can be even more challenging when you need to trust another person, such as when you need a new dentist....
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...
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...
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,...
It’s true. Maintaining great oral health is vital to maintaining your overall health.