Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Seniors tend to experience poor oral health for various reasons, either from a lack of dental insurance, ability to get to a dentist, or dexterity issues that prevents them from performing daily oral hygiene. There is a strong connection between oral health and overall health. Studies […]
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Waking up to an alarm in the morning is disliked by many. It’s not uncommon for people to hit snooze once or twice before getting out of bed in the morning. You may struggle with enough energy to get going. Are you the type that needs
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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 If you have an impending dental appointment, it’s natural to have questions you want to address with your dentist. But, you might forget these important talking points by the time you show up at the dentist office. Dr. Christine Tenaglia wants to help patients maximize their
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI One of the most common reasons people visit a dentist is to improve their smile. Whether to restore self-confidence or for health reasons, a revived smile could have a significant impact on your social and work life. The cosmetic dentistry industry has developed innovative treatments to
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI The food and drinks you consume have a direct impact on your oral health as well as your overall health. Eating foods that are loaded with sugar could lead to gum disease, tooth decay, and many other oral health complications. Bacteria in your mouth feed off
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Porcelain veneers are an effective way to restore your smile, so it looks natural and bright. Typically, porcelain veneers should last approximately 10 years, so long as you take care of your teeth. By practicing good oral hygiene, you may be able to extend the life
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? Oral cancer is talked about less often than other types of cancer, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Most people assume that you can only get oral cancer by using tobacco products, but that
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic, our society has been going through significant changes on a daily and even hourly basis. Meanwhile, major events have been canceled, popular destinations are closing up shop, and your job might have been affected. Experiencing stress
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Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI During these uncertain times of the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, some patients have concerns about their dental care and the ability to receive services. Although regular checkups and cleanings have been suspended for some dental practices, there are instances when emergency dental care is needed. Your
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