Dental Tips & News

While talking with a patient we started talking about canker sores and she was interested in learning more about it. As this is an ailment most, if not all, of us will experience once or several times in our lives, I am passing the information on to you as well. Canker sore is the generic name […]

Bad breath, or halitosis, is one of the most common things people worry about — and one of the easiest to actually fix once you know what’s causing it. Most cases trace back to a small handful of everyday habits and conditions, and each one has a straightforward solution. Here’s a closer look at the […]

Xylitol… have you heard of it? Probably not, but it is one of the newest mainstream artificial sweeteners used in the country. Xylitol has been embraced by the dental community because it doesn’t cause cavities and even reduces the salivary population of S. mutans (the bacteria that causes decay). That means eating Xylitol-sweetened food can actually […]

Tooth pain is one of the most disruptive discomforts a person can experience, and the cause is not always as straightforward as it seems. Sometimes the source is a damaged tooth. Other times, it traces back to the sinuses, jaw tension, or a dental condition that has been developing quietly for months. At Olympia Hills […]

Do you have teeth that are missing? Then a dental bridge can help even out your smile, reduce your risk of gum disease, correct bite issues and in some cases, even improve your speech. A bridge is a false tooth which is used between two porcelain crowns. The two crowns  are attached onto your regular […]

A dental bridge is a long-term investment in your smile, your ability to eat comfortably, and the structural integrity of your surrounding teeth. Like any restorative dental work, how well a bridge performs over time depends largely on how consistently it is cared for. With the right daily habits and regular professional oversight, a dental […]