When was the last time you looked at your tongue? A healthy tongue should appear pink and should be covered in small, evenly sized nodules, which are called papillae. If your tongue changes in color, texture, or size, this could be a sign of an underlying health...
Dental emergencies usually come out of the blue. You can’t usually predict when they will happen, but you can make sure you are prepared. This article will take a look at three of the most common dental emergencies that occur in kids and offer some tips for...
At this time, following Michigan’s stay-at-home order and isolating yourself from others is the best way to protect your family and your community from COVID-19. In order to reduce the spread of the virus and protect our patients’ and employees’...
Most people have a general idea of what cavities are. They’re spots of decay on your teeth that grow larger over time, and that a dentist can typically treat with a filling. But there’s a little more to cavities than this. The more you know, the better...
There are many popular soft drinks out there. They come in a wide range of flavors and colors, and they are often marketed directly to kids and young people. Do you know the one thing they all have in common? You guessed it: sugar! A typical 20 oz. soft drink can...
Like the rest of their bodies, children’s teeth and mouth are ever-changing as they grow and develop. Are you doing everything you can to protect your children’s beautiful smiles as you would the rest of their bodies? The Early Years The American Academy of...