Our teeth are incredibly strong. They constantly endure extreme temperature and pressure from the chewing, crunching, and biting we do. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll on our teeth. Follow this advice to prevent your age from showing in your smile. Preventing Acid Erosion The biggest threat to […]
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As you can see, a fear of the dentist is a very widespread source of anxiety. Unfortunately, that means that people aren’t getting the care they need simply because they’re afraid. Dr. Brad Greenfield, a family and cosmetic dentist in Lake Orion, Michigan, offers an effective solution: sedation dentistry. […]
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The best thing you can do to protect your teeth is to visit your dentist regularly. At Lake Orion Family Dentistry, Dr. Brad Greenfield will screen your mouth for signs of decay and infection at every dental checkup and cleaning you have at his dental office. If caught in the early stages, gum disease and other oral health problems can be treated effectively, and Dr. Greenfield will work with you through every step of your treatment. […]
People who grind their teeth often think of it as just a bad habit that they need to break. If you grind your teeth, however, you know how it feels to wake up with a sore jaw, headaches, and earaches, and you’re not alone. About one third of the population grinds their teeth.
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is often caused by stress, anxiety, tension, misaligned teeth, posture, diet, sleeping habits, and other factors. Constant clenching and grinding of your teeth can also contribute to TMJ dysfunction, which has a long list of side effects associated with pain in the head and neck and wearing down of the teeth. […]
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The dental industry has made great strides in the past few years. Thanks to advanced technology, keeping your smile healthy is now easier than ever.
That being said, you have to keep in mind that things happen. You will bite down on an olive that has a pit and chip your tooth. You will have a cavity that continues to get worse because you didn’t know it was there. Things happen, but dentists today have the ability to restore your teeth to as close as to their natural state as possible.
That’s why I use and recommend CERAC restoration for a tooth damaged by extensive decay or fracture.
In the past, a dental crown required an inlay or onlay and two visits to the dentist. Now with CERAC, you can receive a custom-milled, tooth-colored ceramic restoration in just one visit to my dental office in Lake Orion, Michigan. […]
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