A cracked tooth can affect the appearance of your smile and hinder the function of your teeth Depending on the severity, you may experience discomfort or find it difficult to chew comfortably Thankfully, damage to your teeth can be avoided by knowing what causes it Below we have gathered the most common reasons for a tooth to crack and how to avoid it...

Brushing your teeth can feel like a no-brainer after decades of practice, but are you aware of the mistakes surrounding home care that you might be making? Keep your oral health top-notch by 

reading our quick list and see how you fare 

1. Timing – Make sure you don’t brush immediately after consuming sugary or
   1. Timing – Make sure you don’t brush immediately after consuming sugary or...

It usually starts pretty innocently You’re biting into your favorite hard candy and suddenly you realize that there’s one little hard piece in your mouth you can’t seem to dissolve You check it out and fear overcomes you when you see it’s a little chipped piece of a tooth 

Enamel may be one of the hardest substances in the body...

Periodontal disease, commonly referred to as gum disease, is a serious oral health condition that affects the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth It’s caused by the accumulation of bacteria and plaque on the teeth and gums, which can lead to inflammation, bleeding, and eventually tooth loss In this blog, we’ll discuss the signs of periodontal disease so that...

If you have recently seen the Walled Lake MI dentist for root canal therapy, you likely have a temporary crown placed over the tooth until the permanent crown is molded and created for your unique mouth While some patients are eager to get through the entire process, some patients may be less eager to return for additional, necessary dental work and...

Chewing gum is a popular habit for many people, and it has been around for centuries While some people chew gum for the flavor, others do it to freshen their breath or simply to pass the time But the question is, is gum good for your oral health?

The answer is yes, but with a caveat...

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children and adolescents About ¼ of children and more than half of teens currently have this illness Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 90% of adults over age 20 have some amount of tooth-root decay However, tooth decay is highly preventable By providing effective dental...

Good oral health is an important part of overall health and wellbeing As a parent, it’s important to instill good oral health habits in your children from a young age Teaching children good oral health habits can help them maintain a healthy mouth and smile throughout their lives 

To start, it’s important to create a good...