The Link Between Eating Disorder and Oral Health: What Role Can Dentists Play? Not many people are aware that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate in the US among all the mental disorders. As per the statistics furnished by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, nearly 30 million US citizens [...]
Benefits of Eating Apples for Teeth and Oral Health We all have heard of the proverb ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. A growing body of research suggests that we can now change it to ‘an apple a day keeps the dentist away’. Yes, it is true that the inclusion of apple [...]
Cavity Filling 101: How Long Should You Wait? Getting cavities in your teeth is a part of life. If you have a sweet tooth and can’t resist candy, then you must be familiar with what cavities are. And if not, then don’t worry as we are about to tell you everything that you need [...]
Risks and Benefits of Fluoride Explored Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in water, soil, and food products. Ingested fluoride gets deposited in the bone. During the normal bone rebuilding process, the substance is released into the bloodstream and then into the saliva where it acts on the toot surfaces. Fluoride toothpaste also increases [...]
8 Great Dental Tips for Your Next Vacation or Business Trip You’re supposed to take care of your personal hygiene even when you’re on a business trip or vacations. Even though this is nothing new, people tend to take their oral hygiene for granted when they’re away from home. The best way to make [...]
All You Need to Know About Oral Piercings Getting your tongue, cheek, or lips pierced is considered acceptable body art today. As you must’ve noticed, oral piercings are commonly seen in young adults and adolescents and they prefer to get their tongues pierced. This article will brief you about the complications and risks involved [...]
Warren Family Dentist Gives 3 Tips on Keeping a Healthy Smile This Summer The anticipation for the end of the school year has finally arrived. The freedom from homework, later bedtimes and the excitement of summer plans is consuming our children’s minds this time of year. Although your routine may be more relaxed during [...]
Flossing: Does it Really Matter? Recently, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) published research that called into question the health benefits that had been associated with daily flossing. As with many science stories in the news, this story has caused dentists, patients and even the American Dental Association to question if daily [...]
With the changing of the seasons, it can be a good time to sit back and think about where we have been and where we want to go. It is also a good time to do some house keeping and to see what areas of your life need to be refreshed. Here in Southeast Michigan, [...]
These days it seems everyone’s smile is looking brighter than ever. However, for some people, that wasn’t always the case. Many people have taken drastic steps to make their smile more spectacular. Luckily, with all the advantages in dental technology that have taken place during the past several years, making changes to improve your smile [...]
