How is your jaw health doing? Have you been diagnosed with TMJ disorder? Are you hoping to avoid any type of serious damage or additional problems, so you’re ready to follow our suggestions? Wonderful! Now, as for how to go about taking action to keep your jaw joint health safe, we have two primary recommendations. First, see us for TMJ treatment. Second, take some advice very seriously to avoid unintentionally worsening the problem.
Am I Snoring? Is It Sleep Apnea?
The moment you even begin scratching the surface of snoring and sleep apnea treatment, you will find that there are a few very common questions that can trip up just about anybody. You wonder what makes snoring unique from sleep apnea, what makes sleep apnea exactly what it is, and what you’re supposed to do to treat them. Do they require the same care? Are they identical or not? Take a moment for a very quick yet thorough rundown on the details you need to protect your nightly snoozing!
27th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Contest
Here comes Easter, hopping its way toward us! If you generally make plans to join the community for the fun and festivities that accompany this time of year, then you will want to be absolutely certain to remember to mark the 27th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Contest on your calendar!
Braces For Your Kiddo: Why Start Now?
You may see that some of your child’s friends have braces. We may then notice that your child’s smile is not coming in straight and you figure that down the line at some point, your child will likely require orthodontic care. However, you may think to yourself that this is probably something that can wait until your son or daughter’s later teen years or once college rolls around. Why rush it? The truth is, it’s often wisest to align smiles when patients are young. If this is an option for you and your family, consider some reasons why we make this suggestion!
Q&A: Bleeding Gums…Or Something Different?
When you think you’re seeing the result of bleeding gums in the sink but you check out your gum tissue and you cannot find the source, this may leave you a little confused. The good news is that when you don’t know for certain, you can always come in for a dental checkup with us, so you’re on the safe side: Either we will tell you all is well or we will detect gingivitis, suggest treatment, and your gums may return to excellent health. As for what may or may not be happening as you’re caring for your smile, our Q’s and A’s will be of help.
Cosmetic Dentistry: Quick Fixes For More Than You Imagine!
When you’re upset by details of your smile you wish you could change, you may feel torn. On one hand, you know that cosmetic dentistry can help. On the other hand, you don’t really think that you are going to have the time to commit to the treatment you’ll probably require. What if we were to mention that you may be assuming treatment is going to take much longer than it really will? Before you make any time-related assumptions, we strongly suggest you consider a couple impressive options for esthetic improvement that are much quicker than you may have realized possible!
Civilian Response To Active Shooter Events
It’s absolutely not something you ever want to even consider happening in your community. However, if you find yourself wondering how you would or should respond in the event of an active shooter, then you may find that you feel uninformed and perhaps helpless. Our Auburn Hills Police Officer Miller wants to ensure you feel the very opposite! Get the education you need at the upcoming Civilian Response To Active Shooter Events.
Hard, Chewy, Sticky Foods: Why Avoid Them?
Are you someone who gravitates toward extremely hard foods because you love the crunch factor? Perhaps you find yourself frequently eating chewy or sticky food that can take quite a while to chew, break down, and swallow. While the particular texture of your food selections may not have ever been something you thought much about, it may be time to start! Did you know that when you choose such items, you may be making your jaws vulnerable to damage or you may even be making an existing case of TMJ disorder worse? It’s true!
Gingivitis: Now You See It, Now You…Don’t?
There are some things in life that are glaringly obvious. Then, there’s gingivitis. Sometimes you see that it’s affecting your smile and you know in an instant that it’s time to come in for care. Other times, well, you won’t really notice that something is wrong with your gum health because you won’t see any change whatsoever. How are you supposed to know what to do with this information, when what you primarily rely on is your senses? Not to worry: There are answers.
Your Options: Athletic Mouthguards For Kids
You may think to yourself that you don’t remember ever wearing a mouthguard when you were a kid. However, you may also remember some kids involved in particular sports who had to wear them. Then, there was that one friend of yours who had a tooth knocked out during a soccer game! While it may not seem like a huge threat, participating in sports (though this is a wonderful thing) can place your child’s oral health in the direct line of potential trauma. Choose a mouthguard to prevent damage, it’s easy and worth it!
