Minimizing Gum Disease Development

Young man showing inflamed gums, closeup viewFrom a young age, you learned about the importance of caring for your smile and why it is a necessity. After all, there are some many factors out there posing a threat to your oral health, and unfortunately, not nearly as many defenses in your corner. As such, doing what you can to keep your grin protected is essential. Still, many patients are only practicing a partial routine at home, placing their smiles at a significant disadvantage. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist takes a look at the need for periodontal treatment and how flossing consistently can minimize your chances of developing gum disease.

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Prosthetic Solutions For Varying Degrees Of Need

happy elderly man healthy senior confident smile with beautiful white teeth from denture prosthetics.Advances in dental technology have made it possible to address significant dental infections and other concerns that may have previously resulted in great tooth loss. While tooth loss may still occur if it is not addressed in a timely manner, seeking replacement options such as dental implants has been made simpler and more efficient along the way. Still, dental loss is unpredictable and can occur in a number of ways, so how can we be sure that all situations are treatable? In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the major benefits of implant-retained dental prostheses and how our team can help.

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Replacing Missing Teeth With Implants

Smiling senior woman with new dental implants sitting in the dental office and looking at the mirrorIn our most recent blog post, our team took a look at several different scenarios in which a tooth extraction was needed to prioritize a person’s oral health. While nobody’s first choice is to lose a permanent tooth as an adult, sometimes this option is out of our control. Of course, functional complications can and will arise when even a single structure is missing, and as such, your dentist recommends seeking a replacement as soon as possible. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist looks at the functional benefits of dental implants, as well as how they can complete your smile.

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Is Extraction Needed For Your Health?

tooth extractionWhen it comes down to it, your smile’s health is of the utmost importance to maintain. After all, not only is your smile essential for routine functions such as biting, chewing, and eating, but a youthful smile can communicate so much about you, your confidence, and your overall disposition with life. Though you may be taking care to brush regularly, it is important to recognize the role of routine care, both in office and at home, and how it influences your oral health. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist takes a look at instances in which a dental extraction may be necessary to prioritize your oral health and what to expect from the process.

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Understanding Root Canal Therapy

PrintIn our most recent blog post, we discussed the many functions of a dental crown restoration, including how it can be used in a versatile manner to address specific needs. While preventive dentistry is the name of the game in terms of keeping your structures safe, restorative practices are needed to help restore infected or damaged structures back to their previous levels of health. Even still, sometimes an infection spreads faster than you might have initially expected, requiring treatment that is a bit more extensive in nature. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist looks at the root canal process and describes how it can be used to save your tooth from extraction.

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Crowns Can Offer Versatile Treatment

Dentist curing a woman patient in the dental office in a pleasant environment. There are specialized equipment to treat all types of dental diseases in the office.In an ideal world, taking care of our smiles would be not much more than just brushing and flossing regularly. While many people may currently believe this notion, it is important to recognize that it only represents part of the bigger picture. You see, there are countless threats that can come into contact with your smile on a daily basis, and unfortunately, there are significantly fewer natural defenses. Fortunately, this is where restorative treatment comes in to help. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist explains how dental crowns can be used to address varying degrees of bacterial infection, as well as what circumstances might benefit from a crown.

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Schedule A Filling Before It’s Too Late

Cropped image of a handsome happy young man sitting in medical dentist center looking at mirror.Taking care of your smile means much more than attending your routine checkups and practicing excellent habits at home. As a matter of fact, caring for your grin is a lifelong endeavor. It requires you seek restorative care before an infection, plaque, etc. spreads and develops into something much worse. While preventive care is certainly the name of the game, it is important to recognize the need for timely restorative treatment as well. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist takes a look at the threats of tooth decay and why it pays to have a cavity filled as soon as possible.

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What To Know About Dental Prevention

brushing teethYour smile is one of your greatest assets, and certainly one of the first attributes a person may notice about you. Indeed, taking care of your smile is a process that involves many moving parts, and sometimes the issue is not about health, but rather, about cosmetic concerns and imperfections. Regardless of need, our team is more than happy to help you accomplish that grin you have always dreamed of. Keep in mind, however, that at the end of the day, your oral health is the top priority. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist discusses the importance of practicing a well-rounded preventive routine and how our team can help.

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