November 17th is the 36th annual Great American Smokeout, a holiday created to help smokers quit. The American Cancer Society sponsors rallies, meetings, and educational events across the country; the Smokeout website features quitting aids like smoking cost calculators and desktop widgets. Quitting smoking is beneficial to your overall well-being, your wallet, and your oral […]
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Do people stand far away from you or take a step backward when you talk to them? Do you constantly have a bad taste in your mouth? You may suffer from halitosis – the condition of having bad breath. Common Causes of Bad Breath Halitosis is the third most common reason people seek dental care, […]
Do you know what each member of your dental team is responsible for? At Lake Orion Family Dental, they all work together to provide you with a healthy smile. […]
When you eat a spoonful of ice cream or take a sip from a piping hot mug of hot chocolate, do you experience a shooting pain through your tooth or teeth? If so, enamel erosion may to be blame for your tooth sensitivity. Tooth enamel is the hard white coating that covers your teeth. Believe […]
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Have you noticed that your gums look a little more red or puffy lately? Even if you believe you have healthy teeth and gums, swollen gums require a trip to the dentist. […]
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