Blog/News - Shelby Township
What To Expect From Your Macomb County Dentist During A Dental Emergency
Many people are overcoming their dental phobias by getting routine dental check-ups done. During these check-ups, patients are having their teeth cleaned, cavities filled, or veneers placed with relative ease. But what if the moment that most people dread happens and...
A Pediatric Dentist Guide for Protecting Children’s Teeth
Infants, in general, are more prone to different health complications because their bodies are in a constant developmental phase. In a similar manner, infants and toddlers are vulnerable to periodontal issues for multiple reasons. Tooth decay and other periodontal...
Conservative Treatments for Improving TMJ Symptoms
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a sliding hinge between the jawbone and temporal bone. The TMJ disorder entails the pain in the joint and the connecting muscles responsible for jaw movement. It is often is caused by the combination of factors including arthritis,...
Cold Sores: A Major Oral Herpes Symptom
The small puss-filled blisters that appear on the internal lining of the oral cavity, nostrils, and lips are called cold sores. This oral condition is itself not a disease, but a major symptom of herpes simplex type 1. In some cases, it highlights herpes simplex types...
Use of Tobacco and Oral Health
Whether its cigarettes or chewing products, tobacco consumption is detrimental for human health in each and every case. If we talk about particular harms of tobacco use, then oral cavity bears a lot of brunt of this unhealthy habit. Let’s have a look at some of the...
Understanding Why People Need Their Wisdom Teeth Removed
A common dental procedure that many people have heard about or need themselves is having wisdom teeth removed. There are a variety of videos of people after they've had their wisdom teeth removed behaving in a goofy manner after the procedure. The internet seems to...
When & Why Does Someone Need Dental Implants?
Basically, dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. It’s considered as one of the procedures of cosmetic dentistry. You can say a dental implant is like a surgical fixture placed into the jawbone and left to adjust with it over the next few months. A person...
Causes and Treatments for TMJ Disorder
Do you often experience chronic pain or discomfort in your jaws? If yes, chances are you might be suffering from TMJ. Temporomandibular disorders can cause discomfort and pain in the jaw point, which is known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMJ can cause pain in the...
All You Need to Know About Dental Decay
Dental decay is what happens when both dentine and enamel of your tooth softens because of the acids from all the sugary food and drink that you consume. This acid creates a cavity in the tooth which indicates tooth decay. A decaying tooth either needs to be filled or...
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