You Are Never Too Old to Care for Your Teeth

You Are Never Too Old to Care for Your Teeth

The population of Michigan is growing older. Just under a quarter of the state’s population is 60 or older according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you live in Michigan and are 60, the Center for Disease Control calculates that you will likely live about 23 more...
Fluoride: Do you need it in your toothpaste?

Fluoride: Do you need it in your toothpaste?

In May, an article published in Gerodontology, a British dental journal, revealed research that concluded that “personal oral hygiene in the absence of fluorides has failed to show a benefit in terms of reducing the incidence of dental caries.”1 Basically,...
Tips for Taming Tooth Sensitivity

Tips for Taming Tooth Sensitivity

It’s been a hot summer and most of us like to enjoy cooling treats like ice cream and frozen drinks. But if your teeth are sensitive to cold food and drinks, or to hot items, or to sugary or sour items, indulging in these summer delights can be painful. The...
Do You Have a Cracked Tooth?

Do You Have a Cracked Tooth?

Do you have a sharp pain that quickly disappears when you bite into something? Do you have pain in your teeth that comes and goes? Do you have dental pain when you eat or drink? If so, you could have a cracked tooth or teeth! Cracking a tooth can be easy. It can...