For more information on this preventive measure that decreases cavities, dental costs, and aggressive treatments, contact Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248) 693-6213. Dr. Brad Greenfield and our team will be glad to hear from you in our dental office in Lake Orion, Michigan.
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Life-Simplifying Dental Technology: CEREC Restorations
July 6, 2011
Do you remember having to wear a temporary crown while the permanent one was being made? If the temporary fell off, you had to go back to the dentist to get another one put on, and still wait for the permanent crown. We have said goodbye to temporary crowns! There’s a new machine in town […]
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What’s Eating Your Teeth?
December 21, 2010
First of all, acid erosion occurs when acidic substances come in contact with tooth enamel. The acid causes tooth enamel to soften and release valuable minerals. Over time, saliva neutralizes acids, re-mineralizes tooth structure, and, thus, re-hardens tooth enamel. Problem is, if acid comes in contact with teeth again, before saliva’s restoration powers have worked their magic, the tooth cannot recover. Enamel wears down (we call this tooth structure loss or TSL), and the sensitive underlying layer of dentin can become exposed. Repeated acid attacks can result in thinner tooth enamel, possible change in tooth appearance, small cracks on edges of teeth, and mild to extreme tooth sensitivity. TSL can also increase the risk for cavities. […]
Cars, Trees, and Traditions at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum
November 19, 2010
Come celebrate the holidays at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum this Saturday (November 20) through December 30. This exhibit spotlights eights decades of holiday season celebrations.
This special event pairs 23 decorated trees with Chrysler vehicles of various styles from all different decades. Evergreen trees on the top floor of the museum feature authentic ornamentation from the early 1900s through the 1980s. […]
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Detecting Oral Cancer Early Can Save Your Life
November 16, 2010
As a family dentist, I try to take every precaution to make sure that you and your family have the healthiest mouths around. After all, your oral health has a direct correlation to your overall health and well being.
Fortunately, recent technological advances have provided the dental world with VELscope, a tool that will help dentists detect oral cancer and other oral problems earlier and much more easily. VELscope is a non-invasive, hand-held device that is used along with other conventional intra-oral and extra-oral head and neck exams. […]
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