Kristi Yamaguchi’s Braces Helped Give Her a Winning Smile
If Kristi Yamaguchi’s kids inherit her figure skating ability, they might just be headed for the Olympics — after all, their mom won the gold medal for figure skating in the 1992 games. When it comes to teeth, however, she … Continued
Test Your Knowledge About Thumb Sucking in Children
Are the following statements true or false? THUMB SUCKING IN CHILDREN MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TEETH LATER ON. A: TRUE Prolonged thumb sucking may be responsible for many problems with the bite. The constant pressure of the thumb itself … Continued
John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
We’re always tickled to see dentists represented in popular culture, especially when portrayed by an actor as handsome as John Stamos. On the hit television show Glee, Stamos played a dentist who made sure the glee club members cleaned up … Continued
Whitening is a Safe and Effective Way to get That “Hollywood Smile”
The “Hollywood Smile” — dazzlingly white — is associated in our society with youth, health and vitality. Achieving that smile through either professional or home whitening applications has become very popular. Teeth become discolored or dull for a number of … Continued
50 Cent Tweets His Dental Exam
Not long ago, musician, businessman, and actor 50 Cent (AKA Curtis James Jackson III) joined the growing ranks of celebrities (like Demi Moore and LeAnn Rimes) who have sent out tweets from the dental chair. The rapper, who has had … Continued
Facts You Should Know About Gum Disease
Research has shown that periodontal (gum) disease can affect the health of your whole body. Evidence suggests a relationship between severe gum disease and cardiovascular disease (“cardio” – heart; “vascular” – blood vessel), conditions that lead to heart attacks and … Continued
How to Impress Supermodel Bar Refaeli
Let’s say you happen to be sitting on a plane next to supermodel Bar Refaeli, who was recently voted #1 on Maximmagazine’s Hot 100 list. You’re a little nervous, but you want to make a good impression. What’s the first … Continued
Diet Dos and Don’ts for Oral Health
What and how you eat and drink has a significant impact on the health of your teeth and gums. Therefore, an effective oral hygiene regime must take your diet into account. Acid is your teeth’s enemy; it can erode their … Continued
LeAnn Rimes Dental Drama: Emergency Root Canal
Singer LeAnn Rimes was forced to cancel a string of performances recently, as a more pressing engagement came up: a late-night meeting with her endodontist. It turned out that the country-pop star needed some emergency dental work performed while she … Continued
Welcome to Our Blog
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Madison Heights, MI area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date … Continued