Prevention is the best policy, especially for cavities. That’s what dental sealants do. The ADA recommends dental sealants for children ages 5 to 14. This is the age when a child’s adult teeth come in. As soon as your child has her first permanent molars between the ages of 5 and 7, she would benefit [...]
In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, we’re offering dental sealants at 50% off! Dental sealants help so much in keeping your child’s teeth healthy. Growing kids like to try new foods and new experiences all the time, and you want the confidence that no matter what they try-- especially away from [...]
National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, we are raffling tickets to the Detroit Red Wings game. Share your smile for your chance to win! What: Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils When: Tuesday, February 25, 7:30 PM Where: Little Caesars Arena How: Share a Smile! Our patients can send us any photo or [...]
Cavity Myth 1: Added sugar (like candy and pop) is the only cause of cavities. False. Natural sugars like those found in fruits and juices can cause tooth decay just as easily as added sugars – the cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth can’t tell the difference. Cavity Myth 2: If you don’t have toothaches, you [...]
DIY aligner treatments have become more commonplace with the improvements in technology in the dental profession. Venture capital money is backing technology companies and the public is seeing many advertisements about direct to consumer or, Do-It-Yourself, aligner treatment. News outlets carried a story about a computer design student that used his school’s 3D printer to [...]
Dental health can be part of the whole family’s New Year’s resolutions. What can you do to improve? What habit can you start in 2020 that will improve your dental health? Find a dentist if you need one. Maybe you’re an adult who hasn’t been to the dentist in a very long time. You might [...]
The holidays are full of people… and food! You want everyone in the family to stay healthy and enjoy every special moment and celebration. So here are tips from your favorite dentists at Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan. Limit hard candy and chewy sweets. They stay longer in the mouth or stick to [...]
Wearing braces doesn’t have to mean less enjoyment during the holiday season. If you or your child is new to braces, there will be some adjustment, but after that, everything will settle down, and braces will just be part of the festivities, like a guest! And, everyone knows guests deserve special treatment. It’s important to [...]
We are giving away four tickets and a parking pass to a patient at our office! What: Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens When: Tuesday, January 7, 7:30 PM Where: Little Caesars Arena How: To be qualified for this raffle you must Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter The [...]
We have some holiday gift ideas for your stockings and the gift pile at the family party. And because we’re pediatric dentists and orthodontists, you’re getting dental-health-themed holiday gift ideas from us. These gifts are good for you and will help your family continue to sport that big beautiful smile in holiday photos for years [...]