Maintaining Oral Health While Ill

Sick woman at home. Young african woman laying on sofa she is siYour smile’s health matters for a variety of different reasons, and as such, we must do what we can to ensure its protection. Unfortunately, a barrage of oral bacteria, germs, and more constantly plaque your grin daily, and without proper assistance, this can result in the development of disease or other concerns. Further, nontraditional sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea can lead to a host of complications on its own. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist takes a look at ways you can better care for your smile, including when you become ill.

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Increasing Airflow With An Appliance

on a lilac background there is adental  mouth guard and two tootYou are likely aware that your smile is constantly facing threats from a barrage of factors, including oral bacteria, germs, and more. Indeed, while there may be several sources of damage, there are significantly fewer natural defenses. As such, it is important we take an active role in our oral health care at home so as to ensure adequate protection. But what happens when your biggest threat is something you did not even know was occurring? In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist explains how sleep apnea may be affecting you and what our team can provide to help.

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Smile Correction With Invisible Aligners

Abnormal teeth position, orthodontic concept. Medically accurate tooth 3D illustrationIt goes without saying that there is significant importance in maintaining a healthy and happy smile. For starters, your teeth play a necessary role in the eating process, as they help break up food to make it more digestible. Further, the tissues surrounding your structures provide the necessary protection, while your roots keep your jaw strong and stimulated. Though restorative treatment can address the structural and functional areas, this leaves your smile’s appearance vulnerable. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the discreet benefits of invisible aligners, and how your smile can benefit.

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Benefits Of Filling Those Cavities

Dentist doing a check-up on a kidPracticing a thorough preventive dental routine is an excellent way to maintain a healthy smile. While dental prevention is the foundation of oral health, it is important to recognize that prevention is not equipped for everything your grin may throw at it. For example, wisdom tooth eruption can lead to a number of complications, and unfortunately, it is not avoidable on its own. Still, providing effective care will go a long way. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist explains how restorative dental care can reinforce your tooth, as well as why it is best to fill cavities early.

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What To Know About Your Wisdom Teeth

Young woman being seen in a dentist's office. Concept of toothache, wisdom tooth extraction, anesthesia, problems with caries or gums. Oral health care. Dentist day.Caring for your smile is a lifelong process. Indeed, from the moment your first tooth makes its arrival, your oral health as at risk of infection from a variety of bacteria, germs, and more. In order to obtain a lifelong bill of health, your dentist recommends a thorough preventive dental routine be established as soon as possible. Still, sometimes the biggest concern does not necessarily have to do with outside factors, but rather, your own components of your smile. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the manner in which your wisdom teeth affect your bite, as well as what your treatment options may be.

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We Can Help Protect Your Child’s Teeth

dental and fluoride treatmentsIt is essential for your child to develop healthy dental habits at a young age. This way, they will have a good foundation for maintaining a great smile for many years to come. It is important for them to be comfortable visiting the dentist every six months for a cleaning and checkup as well as knowing how to properly brush and floss their teeth. In addition to helping them develop good habits, it is also important to help ensure their teeth are as strong and healthy as possible. Dental sealants and fluoride treatment are fantastic tools that can help accomplish these goals. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses both of these treatments and describes how they can help.  (more…)

Understanding The Effects Of TMJ Disorder

On a light background, wooden cubes with the inscription TMJ and a flower in a pot. DefocusTaking care of your smile is the greatest gift you can give your oral health. After all, there are what seems like countless bacteria, germs, and other threats bombarding your teeth daily while not much stands in the way of damage. Indeed, a well-rounded preventive routine is necessary for a lifelong bill of health, but bear in mind that nontraditional concerns can also influence your smile’s longevity. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the way a jaw dysfunction such as TMJ Disorder can impact your oral health, as well as what your treatment options may be.

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Why It Matters How Often You Floss

Caucasian woman brushing teeth with toothpick with dental floss on white backgroundIt goes without saying that a goal many people strive to achieve is a vibrant and blemish-free smile. Indeed, your smile is one of your greatest assets. It not only communicates your overall levels of happiness but heightened levels of confidence as well. Though it is important to love your grin, you must keep in mind that a beautiful shine is only made possible with consistent preventive dental care. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist takes a look at the role of flossing when it comes to your periodontal health, and how it can provide a better overall clean.

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Is It Time To Consider Veneers?

Cropped photo of young cheerful woman happy positive smile point fingers teeth ceramic white isolated over pink color background.Taking care of your smile is a lifelong endeavor, and while it is ideal to maintain a clean bill of health, sometimes oral bacteria and other concerns may have another idea. Indeed, preventive dentistry is the name of the game when it comes to caring for your smile, but restorative treatment is the bread and butter of in-office visits. Still, while your oral health may be the most important factor to consider, this does not mean that surface-level concerns should be ignored. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the importance of cosmetic treatment, and how porcelain veneers can address a variety of concerns.

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Major Benefits Of Lifelike Crowns

Abplatzung an Keramik-KroneStaying on top of your oral health means taking the time to not only provide care for your smile at home but attend your routine checkups and cleanings as well. Indeed, your grin is constantly facing threats such as infection, damage, and a myriad of other concerns, and as such, the least we could do is provide effective care and protection. Still, however, it only takes falling short in your preventive dental routine one time for a minor issue to set up camp and develop into a major problem, and in times such as these, it is essential to have a contingency plan. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the functional benefits of dental crowns.

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