Some toothaches last for a few minutes or hours. Others last for weeks or months on end. There are many potential causes of toothaches, and they all have different treatment options. If your teeth are causing you problems, here are a few possible reasons why… Tooth Decay Tooth decay can cause toothaches, even if it’s…
If you have recently chipped a tooth, you may be debating whether or not to get it fixed or leave it the way it is. If the chip is minor, it may not impact your smile much. That doesn’t necessarily mean it should be ignored though. There are many reasons to get a chipped tooth…
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you probably have love on the brain. Isn’t it about time that you share some of that love with your smile? Think about all the hard work it puts in for you – constantly chewing, talking, and lighting up your family photos. With these oral hygiene tips, you…
As a general rule of thumb, you should see your family dentist every six months for a full oral exam and professional teeth cleaning. This eliminates hard-to-reach plaque that daily brushing and flossing can’t get rid of. At our Michigan family dentist office, we send out reminders well in advance to make sure our patients…
By learning how to brush and floss their teeth at an early age, children develop valuable oral hygiene habits to carry with them into adulthood. Even young children who still have all their baby teeth should know how to keep their smile clean and healthy. All it takes is a good nighttime routine to get…
Toothpaste is the ultimate cleaning solution for brushing your teeth, but you may not always have access to toothpaste when you need it. While we would never recommend using the alternatives below for permanent oral care, they may work as a temporary substitute when you don’t have access to conventional brushing options. Here are some…
When most people think about tooth decay, they picture cavities and fillings. Before the decay reaches that level though, there are steps that you can take to protect your teeth and avoid future wear and tear. One such solution is the use of dental sealants, which act like shields to keep food from getting trapped…
Your children can start seeing a pediatric dentist as early as one year old. It will take a few years for their baby teeth to fully develop, but eventually your child will come to you saying, “My tooth is loose!” In order to prepare you for this event, our Michigan pediatric dentistry center will explain…
Teeth grinding is one of the negative dental side effects of stress. With that in mind, not all teeth grinding is the result of stress. For some patients, this act is caused by the way their teeth interact with one another. For others, it’s a matter of having missing or broken teeth. Whatever the case…
Stress is a powerful emotion that can wreak havoc on nearly every part of your body. It can change the way you sleep, the way you think, and the way you function throughout the day. Stress also has a negative impact on your smile, more so than you probably realize. We have worked with a…
