Lake Orion Family Dentistry

Teeth Grinding and Clenching Can Do a Number on Your Teeth

June 7, 2011

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. […]

Get in the Game with Under Armour Mouthwear

May 18, 2011

I’m happy to report that Under Armour Performance Mouthwear is now available is now available at Lake Orion Family Dentistry!

With several models of mouthguards available, you can now be fitted and get your custom UA mouth guard right here in my office in Lake Orion, Michigan. With the all the benefits this high-tech sports equipment offers, I’m surprised that all athletes don’t wear them. Taking a cue from the Ancient Greeks and Viking and Roman warriors who bit down on leather straps for an edge during competitions and battles, Under Armour has discovered how your jaw can actually impact your performance. […]

Don’t Let Tooth Decay Get the Best of Your Smile

May 10, 2011

Tooth decay is among the leading causes of tooth loss for Americans, and it can open the door to developing serious overall health problems.

Just as healthy habits can help protect your body against disease, healthy dental habits can safeguard against tooth decay and help avert other dental problems, as well.

First, it’s important to know how tooth decay happens. After eating, bacteria in your mouth start working to break down leftover particles of food, which then produce acids. These acids combine with debris in your mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque, which tends to deposit on molars and near your gum line. […]

What’s Behind Your Child’s Bad Breath?

May 3, 2011

As an adult, you know how embarrassing and unpleasant bad breath can be. If you have bad breath, you know all the things to try to remedy the problem, and, if nothing else works, you know to come in for a dental appointment to see what’s causing your halitosis.

When your toddler suffers from bad breath, however, it can be more difficult to diagnose and treat the problem.

A recent study shows that 23 percent of young children have halitosis. In kids, as in adults, tongue coating, inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), and tooth decay are the most common culprits. Bad breath is caused mostly by volatile sulfur compounds, which are smelly by-products of the breakdown of proteins and sugars by bacteria in the mouth. […]

General Checkups Promote Healthy Living

April 26, 2011

Do you know what age people should start visiting the dentist regularly?

Everyone over the age of four should visit the dentist for a professional hygiene appointment twice each year. Our gentle hygienists will inspect your gums for periodontal disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss among American adults. The hygienists are specially trained to detect, deter, and treat gum disease.

While we are equipped and more than happy to help you beat this serious disease, we would rather help you achieve and maintain quality oral health so that you never have to worry about developing gum disease and other oral health conditions. […]

Category: General Dentistry

Teeth Grinding and Clenching Can Do a Number on Your Teeth

June 7, 2011

Get in the Game with Under Armour Mouthwear

May 18, 2011

Don’t Let Tooth Decay Get the Best of Your Smile

May 10, 2011

What’s Behind Your Child’s Bad Breath?

May 3, 2011

General Checkups Promote Healthy Living

April 26, 2011

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