With the arrival of cold weather, comes the arrival of flu season. There are lots of preventative measures to help decrease the spread of the cold and flu viruses. Hand washing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to decrease the spread of the flu virus. The flu vaccine, if you are a [...]
Clinton Township, MI – Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan has been recognized as one of Michigan’s Top Workplaces by The Detroit Free Press. The 2019 list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The [...]
We are giving away four tickets and a parking pass to a patient at our office! What: Detroit Red Wings vs Winnipeg Jets When: Thursday, December 12, 7:30 PM Where: Little Caesars Arena How: To be qualified for this raffle please leave us a review on either Google Reviews OR Facebook Reviews The last day to enter is Thursday [...]
“Halloween dental health” sounds like a contradiction, but it’s achievable! As dentists, we also give out Halloween treats, but we pick the best ones for your teeth! The Worst Treats Hard candy - lollipops, toffees, jawbreakers, anything you have to lick and suck and keep in your mouth for a long time is bad. Hard [...]
This fall, don’t just decorate your pumpkins – you should eat them too! Pumpkins are loaded with nutrients that are good for kids and adults alike. These vitamins and minerals do everything from boosting your immunity to promoting strong teeth and bones. Pumpkin dental health nutrients Vitamin A - Pumpkin is famous as a great [...]
October is National Orthodontic Health Month and we always celebrate it with 50% off dental sealants. Don’t know what sealants are? Let’s review the basics! Why place dental sealants? Dental sealants protect your child’s adult teeth from cavities or decay. Kids and teens are particularly prone to dental caries as they are less skilled with [...]
When children are about to visit the orthodontist for an evaluation, or about to get fitted with braces, they often have a lot of questions and, sometimes, concerns. At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, our board certified doctors do their best to talk to our patients and parents and we certainly invite their [...]
School is back in session and that means parents are back at it planning packed or school bought lunches for their children. Packed lunch is typically more nutritious, and will save you tons every month, especially if you also pack a lunch for yourself, not just the kids! Packed lunch goals The basic of packing [...]
Kids can be pretty vocal about things that are bothering them. They might cry out when they eat cold or hot food. Additionally, they may feel sensitivity when they come in to air conditioning after a day outside in the summer or step outside in the winter from a heated environment. Cold treats in the [...]
It’s summer! This means cookouts, camping, picnics, block parties, pool parties, BBQ and playing or watching games. Kids tend to be super active and can become little sweat monsters in no time. This can lead to dehydration and a need for parents to cool them down and rehydrate them. And, we know what type of [...]