Prioritizing Your Periodontal Health

Odontology periodontal attractive teenager beautiful girl bleaching therapy candid person cariesBy now you are likely aware that taking care of your oral health involves much more than just brushing your teeth. In fact, your oral health is comprised of all aspects within your oral cavity, including the teeth, gums, tongue, lips, cheeks, and throat tissues. That being said, your preventive routine should consist of more than just brushing alone, and failing to protect other aspects of your health can lead to serious complications down the line such as oral cancer or gum disease. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the importance of periodontal health, and how you can take steps to ensure a lifelong smile.

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Complications From Incessant Bruxism

despair and anger concept - shocked young woman hiding her face with her arm,grinding teeth for dramatic resignation,studio shotAs you may know, dental care covers a wide range of areas, including cosmetic, restorative, and preventive. A well-rounded routine is intended to protect our teeth from the dangers of infection, decay, and the like, but sometimes life has other plans and these issues can arise and spread rapidly. Even still, there is more to oral health than meets the eye, and even nontraditional concerns such as incessant teeth-grinding or a dangerous sleeping disorder can complicate it. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses what bruxism is and how it can impact your oral health.

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It Might Be Time To Consider Extraction

Illustration tooth is removed by forceps in oral cavity. Children dentistry characters. Kawaii facial expressions.Taking care of your smile can be more involved than you might have previously thought. After all, the number of threats to its health seems like a never-ending list, while the positive influencers are few and far between in comparison. Still, restorative measures help salvage an infected tooth, making it possible to enjoy your natural smile for long periods of time. In some circumstances, however, an extremely compromised tooth can actually harm your health more by remaining present as opposed to removing it. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist examines situations in which dental extraction is your best option, as well as how it can benefit your health.

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Cosmetic Benefits of Dental Veneers

dental veneer with applicatorWhile your oral health is of the utmost importance, loving the smile you are in matters tremendously as well. After all, it is often the firs tasset one notices about another person, and a smile can really make a difference. When issues such as minor chips or cracks occur, however, it can really detract from your gorgeous beam, as well as impact one’s sense of self. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry makes tending to these issues a simple and straightforward process. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist takes a look at instances where blemishes tarnish your grin’s appearance, and how porcelain veneers can help.

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Subtle Correction With Clear Aligners

A woman's smiling mouth with red lips wearing invisible orthodontic aligners, side viewWe all know that a smile’s appearance can work wonders for one’s self-confidence. After all, a grin is often the first asset one notices about another, so why shouldn’t it be the best it can be? The problem is, however, that a myriad of complications can get in the way of achieving that perfect shine, as well as cause you to feel discouraged about revealing it. In many cases, a concern might go deeper than surface-level and cause functional issues as well as cause infection. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist takes a look at the impact that alignment has on both your grin’s health and appearance, and how misalignment can be subtly treated with the help of Clear Aligners.

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Restoring Appearance With Cosmetic Bonding

Close up the lady's mouthWhen it comes to keeping our smiles in tip-top condition, the task itself can be a pretty daunting one to take on. After all, nearly anything can cause harm to our health, including dangerous decay, sleeping disorders, and literally everything else in-between. Still, you may participate in a well-rounded preventive routine and these concerns may not be that major of a concern at the moment. Bear in mind, however, that cosmetic concerns can happen at any moment, and nothing is worse than being one blemish away from a perfect beam. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist looks at the benefits of cosmetic dentistry and how bonding and contouring can help.

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A Snoring Appliance Encourages Restful Sleep

Teeth model with dental floss and forceps on white surfaceIt is never too early to get your little one excited about his or her smile’s health, as preventive care is a lifelong venture. After all, the list of factors that negatively impact your health is much longer than the list of items that positively impact it. Indeed, most people think that their biggest worry involves decay and infection. For others, however, chronic snoring and a sleep disorder can cause significant complications down the line. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist addresses the dangers behind chronic snoring and how a snoring appliance might be the solution.

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The Importance Of Children’s Dentistry

In last week’s blog, we discussed the dangers and concerns that arise from oral cancer, as well as how it can affect anyone of any age. Indeed, our smiles endure a significant amount of wear over the years from an even larger list of threats, and it is up to us to make sure our health is in tip-top condition. This also means taking the initiative to get a head start on excellent care, even at a young age. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist takes a look at the importance of children’s dentistry and how an active routine can lead to a healthy smile for life.

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Why We Check For Oral Cancer

Tongue cancer word cloud concept on grey backgroundDentistry is a blanket term that includes any and all forms of treatment aimed at managing your oral health. Indeed, it can vary from preventive practices to restorative procedures, and even treatment aimed at cosmetically fixing a concern. When it comes to maintaining a healthy grin, there is a lot to take into account that extends beyond simple brushing. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the ways that oral cancer impacts your health, as well as what steps you can take to minimize your chances of developing the concern.

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The Cosmetic Benefits of Lifelike Restorations

Dental fissure fillings, Medically accurate 3D illustrationOftentimes, a major concern that your dentist wants to address involves problems that impact your oral function. That being said, there is a negative connotation that restorative procedures restore your grin, but in a noticeable manner such as metal caps or metal dental fillings. While this is an option, advances in dental technology make it possible to enjoy the benefits of increased function while also not compromising your grin’s appearance. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist would like to discuss this notion in depth and how composite resin fillings can address your cavities.

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