If you need to have restorative work done to take care of a problem tooth, you may feel anxious at the thought of how that work will affect your appearance. After all, while relief from something like a painful cavity is important, you probably would prefer not to have a glaring restoration that alters your smile. Luckily, you can receive a dental crown that looks like a natural tooth, so you can keep your smile, and enjoy support for your tooth. A ceramic-made crown, in addition to looking life-like, offers real support, so you enjoy functional and cosmetic benefits. (more…)
Can My Age Make Me A Poor Candidate For Dental Implants?
If you are ready to take action and replace missing teeth, you may have already started looking into the benefits of having dental implants provide prosthetic support. However, because this process involves oral surgery, you may be worried you will not be approved for placement. This can be a concern among older patients. That being said, as long as there are no other issues preventing them from safely undergoing oral surgery, an older patient’s age should not disqualify them from receiving an implant. Your dentist may be hesitant to recommend dental implants for adolescent patients. If you are looking for a means of addressing tooth loss, and are unsure you will be a viable candidate, set an appointment with your dentist. They can make a determination after studying your jaw, and learning about your individual condition. (more…)
Take Advantage Of Sea Life Michigan’s Pass Renewal Sale
Sea Life Michigan in Auburn Hills will be celebrating its second anniversary soon. As part of its plans to commemorate this occasion, the aquarium will offer a special discounted rate for Annual Pass holders. If you possess the pass, you already know you can enjoy a number of special benefits, like discounts on retail shop items, select “bring a friend” days, and access to the Fast Track lane. Of course, you also enjoy 12 months of unlimited visits to Sea Life Michigan. By registering a renewal by February 4, you can retain all of these perks at a lower price. (more…)
Taking Action To End TMJ Issues
How can TMJ issues affect your day-to-day life? Your jaw function is controlled by your trigeminal nerve; in addition to moving your jaw, the trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensations you feel in your face, neck, and head. When your TMJs (your jaw joints) develop problems, those problems can lead to pain throughout your face, neck, and head. Do you suffer from chronic headaches? The problem could be rooted in TMJ problems. Your dentist can offer you a special appliance that realigns your jaw, relieving your of your discomfort. (more…)
Avoiding Jaw Problems Associated With Tooth Loss
There are a variety of problems you can expect when you do not take action to address tooth loss. Aside from the obvious cosmetic concerns, you can suffer an increased risk for losing additional teeth. You can also suffer jawbone resorption, a situation where your jawbone surrounding a lost tooth’s socket will deteriorate over time. A dental implant protects you against an increased tooth loss risk, cease jawbone resorption, and support a natural-looking prosthetic tooth. The implant enjoys superior stability, as the healing process of placement will see your jawbone fuse with the implant. (more…)
CEREC Technology Offers Your Dental Crown In Less Time
Why would your dentist tell you that you need a dental crown? Why is a dental filling not always good enough to support a tooth? Crowns are meant to restore a tooth that is seriously affected by an issue. This may mean having a crown placed after a root canal treatment has been performed, or after dental damage weakens the tooth. In some cases, a patient can have a dental crown act like a prosthetic tooth, as your dentist can fit the restoration onto a dental implant. The availability of CEREC technology provides your dentist with the means to produce your crown in just one visit. That means full restorative care in less time. (more…)
Check Out The First Bruce Howell Memorial Free-Throw Contest
On Saturday, February 25, the gym at the Auburn Hills Community Center will host the first annual Bruce Howell Memorial Free-Throw Contest. This event is being held in honor of the late Bruce Howell, a beloved employee of the facility who passed away last year. Auburn Hills residents are invited to come out and take part in this friendly competition – there will be prizes awarded for some age groups. There is no cost required of you if you with to enter the contest. That being said, the event will be accepting donations for the American Cancer Society, to help support their research and community engagement. (more…)
3 Ways Tooth Loss Can Complicate Your Life
While several different issues can lead to tooth loss, this issue is most commonly caused by complications stemming from serious gum disease. That being said, tooth loss stemming from any cause can complicate your oral health condition, and your life, if you leave it unaddressed. Daily jaw functions can be compromised, and you could develop TMJ problems, which can be painful. You are also at risk for more tooth loss. You can see a serious improvement to your condition when you address the problem of missing teeth with dental implants. By having your restoration secured by an implant, you can see a real functional and cosmetic improvement that improves your daily life, and brings back your full smile. (more…)
See The Auburn Hills “Past And Present” Photography Exhibit
On Saturday, February 11, residents of Auburn Hills can come out and explore a photography exhibit that captures the deep history of the area. Auburn Hills Past And Present – A Photographic Tour Through Time is a special exhibit put together by the city to showcase images of the town’s past, with current photos of those areas taken to show how much has changed. A special presentation will also be provided, and historical details will be highlighted, to better communicate the history of Auburn Hills. Interested parties can check out this exhibit at no cost. (more…)
Restoring Your Tooth After A Serious Cavity
A newly-formed cavity might escape your notice – without an examination from your dentist, you could miss early signs of tooth decay. That being said, a cavity that starts to cause discomfort can be difficult to overlook. The restorative dental work your dentist provides will change once a cavity has accessed your pulp, and started causing you to feel pain. You will need to have endodontic care from a root canal treatment, and your tooth will need to have a dental crown placed. Your dentist’s use of CEREC technology will actually streamline the process of restoring your tooth after treatment, as this technology eliminates the need for a follow-up appointment to place the crown. (more…)
