Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Petoskey, Michigan office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends
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Why Professional Cleanings are Important
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Petoskey, Michigan office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends
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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read more -
Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry
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Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor
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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Aug. 09, 2021.
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read more -
Can I use mouthwash instead of flossing?
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand.
Mouthwash Benefits
Mouthwash comes
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Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Jul. 30, 2021.
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read more -
Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile?
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the
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I have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water,
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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the
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Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 10, 2021.
Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a Read more -
Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away
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Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.
If you've lost a tooth or need to have one extracted, you have to decide how to replace it. Of all the options available none can match both the Read more -
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a
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