Petoskey, MI Dental Blog

In Petoskey, winter can sneak up quickly. When roads are icy and it is dark by early evening, it is tempting to push off errands and appointments until the weather lightens up. But your gum health might not be something to put on hold. Gum disease often starts quietly, without any pain, so it is…

When winter hits Petoskey and the snow builds up, it’s easy to let things slide. One of the first things many people tend to skip is their dental checkup. With the start of the new year being busy and the weather often unpredictable, putting off that appointment might feel harmless. But missing your yearly visit…

Jaw pain can sneak into your day in all kinds of ways. Maybe it’s a dull ache when you chew or a tight feeling when you wake up. Sometimes it shows up as clicking or popping sounds, and sometimes it lingers with you all day. This kind of discomfort can be subtle at first, but…

Cold weather, tight jaws, and tense shoulders often go hand-in-hand this time of year. We see it every winter. Between shorter days, busy schedules, and family holiday plans, stress has a way of creeping in. For many people, that stress leads to clenching or grinding their teeth at night, even if they do not realize…