Blog/News - Shelby Township

Understanding the Need to Floss

Brushing your teeth is not the only thing that keeps your teeth healthy. We all know that flossing is just as much important as brushing. Cleaning between your teeth with floss is highly recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA) because it’s the best way to...

All You Need to Know About Fluoride

All You Need to Know About Fluoride

When we talk about dental health, it’s difficult not to mention fluoride. For some people, fluoride is something that keeps teeth healthy and clean. They don’t know anything more than that about fluoride. This article will give you the necessary details about this...

Commonly “Feared” Dental Procedures

By: Jessica Wendt, RDH – The Gentle Dentist If you are scared to go to the dentist, you are not alone. It is estimated that about 30-40 million Americans have some type of dental anxiety or phobia. This can stem from negative past experiences, pain, embarrassment, or...

Ditch the Dental Anxiety

If the thought of your regular dentist visits gives you anxiety, you’re not alone. Surveys show that 9 to 15 percent of Americans, around 40 million people, face anxiety when it comes to their oral health. The severity may range from anxiety and stress to full blown...

The Gentle Dentist – Ow! My Aching Jaw!

By: Jessica Wendt, RDH Do you wake up frequently with headaches? Does your jaw click or pop when you open wide or are chewing? Do you have muscle tension in your temple region or in your cheek muscles? If you answered yes to one or all of these questions, then you may...

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Shelby Township, MI 48315