Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI You may remember your parents or dentist expressing the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth every day. Although the situation is familiar, you may be surprised to learn that 23 percent of Americans indicated on a recent study that they voluntarily missed brushing and flossing […]
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Teeth whitening is the most popular procedure in cosmetic dentistry—and for a good reason. It’s a fast, convenient, and cost-effective way to improve the appearance of your smile. Not everyone needs a whitening treatment, but brightening your smile by just a few shades can make a
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI We get it. Flossing your teeth isn’t the most exciting part of your day. But, it only takes a couple of minutes to do. And the benefits are substantial. Flossing is equivalent to brushing between your teeth. Without this step in your daily oral hygiene routine,
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI You want to be at your best, physically, and mentally. Did you know that good dental health could play a pivotal role in maintaining brain function? One of Okemos’ most popular dentists, Dr. Christine Tenaglia, explains how tooth loss can negatively affect your cognitive ability. The
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Teens or adults who suffer from crooked, misaligned, or spaced out teeth may consider orthodontic treatment to capture that Hollywood smile. Traditional braces can produce straight teeth, but the process can be painful and take years to reach your dental alignment goal. However, through advances in
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI When it comes to replacing your missing tooth, you may wonder if a dental implant can provide a permanent solution. Dental implants are the closest dental treatment that mimics your natural teeth in look, feel, and stimulation of your jawbone, which is why dentists choose dental
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Dental crowns often are recommended by dentists to repair severely damaged teeth such as cracked or broken teeth or one that has extensive decay in which a filling is not enough to repair the tooth. Made from high-quality dental porcelain, dental crowns encase the entire exterior
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Charcoal toothpaste and oral care products promising to whiten and brighten your smile are some of the latest trends in at-home dental care. Charcoal infused toothpaste is marketed as being activated, which means the charcoal has been heated to extremely high temperatures to alter its structure
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Have you ever felt that everyone around you has a beautiful set of pearly white teeth, yet here you are with a big gap in your grin? Having a gap between your teeth can make you feel self-conscious when you smile, and might even affect how
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Headaches plague just about everyone at some point in life, but for some, the pain is frequent and debilitating. While occasional headaches caused by dehydration, stress, or allergies generally are easy to deal with, what happens when you seem to get headaches all of the time
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