Category Archives: Your Health

Pregnant? Planning on getting pregnant? What you need to know about gum disease. | Michigan Dentistry

Yet another reason why we always are harping on having a healthy mouth If you have bleeding gums you may have gum disease.  This can cause many problems including heart disease and increased risk of cancer.  However for pregnant women … Continue reading

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What are the signs of Oral Cancer? | Detroit Dentist

Oral cancer includes cancer of the tongue, lip, palate, gum tissue, andoropharynx. Of all major cancers, it has the worst five-year survival rate...only 54%, and is the 7th most common cancer among males. Most lesions grow slowly; however, some double … Continue reading

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A Honey Of A Cure | Shelby TWP Dentistry

Research results from the University of Waikato, New Zealand recently revealed that an enzyme in honey can stop the growth of dental plaque bacteria. It also halts the production of dextran, which the bacteria excrete in order to adhere to … Continue reading

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Making Sense of Todays Toothbrushes | Shelby TWP Dentist

What Is The Best Toothbrush to have? These days, toothbrushes come in many shapes and sizes.Some have angled heads, raised bristles, and handles that change colors with use. While each claims superiority, there is no evidence that one is etter … Continue reading

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New Findings on Gum Disease | Metro Detroit Cosmetic Dentist

• Over 50 million Americans are missing one or more natural teeth • 10% of the U. S. adult population are missing all of their teeth (accounting for 18 million) • 63% of adults are missing more than one tooth; … Continue reading

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Cancer Hazards related to Gum Disease

Commonly associated health hazards for chronic periodontitis (gum disease) go way beyond your mouth. People have been warned for years that persistent periodontitis can be one of the causes of heart disease. Gum disease may also be a risk factor … Continue reading

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About Our Blog

It is my hope that this blog will bring to light information about our practice for our patients of record as well as for potential new patients.  Not only will I be sharing news from the practice, I will also … Continue reading

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Whiter Teeth For Less!

The quickest and most effective way to have whiter teeth right away is through in-office whitening.  We use the Zoom Advanced Power System which can give you a whiter smile within the hour!  The procedure is quick and easy. The … Continue reading

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Validation From Japan?

Our practice has been using the K7 Evaluation System by Myotoronics since February of 2007.  Coincidentally, in that same month, Japan's Health Ministry recognized the K7 Evaluation System as a requirement for orthodontists to receive payment from the National Health … Continue reading

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Shelby Township, You don’t need to be afraid of going to the Dentist anymore.

For many Americans going to the dentist is a frightful event, even though dentistry has changed so much in the past years. A visit to the dentist can now be relaxing and fun. Unfortunately, this is not enough for the … Continue reading

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