With a holistic approach, your entire body is taken into consideration, rather than just the mouth. Dr. Greenfield understands that your oral health is interrelated to the health of your whole body and that the two can rarely be completely separated.
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I’m sure you know what the hardest naturally occurring substance in the world is. Diamonds, of course! This seems to be common knowledge, but do you know what the second hardest naturally occurring substance is? I’ll give you a clue. It is white, protective, and is located in your body.
Any guesses? It’s tooth enamel, of course! It’s true; your tooth enamel is incredibly hard and is an unbeatable protector for your teeth. I’m Dr. Brad Greenfield of Lake Orion Family Dentistry, and I want to tell you all about this amazing stuff. […]
Lose weight. Eat healthier. Manage your money better. Spend more time with family, on education, reading… Spend less time in front of the television, computer, smart phone. Whatever your New Year’s resolution, I’m sure you have the best of intentions to make it happen. Truth is, only 30% of women will keep their resolution past 30 days, and most guys won’t last two days. But what if you make a resolution for self improvement, and you don’t have to work at it diligently to make it happen? […]
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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. […]
I want to answer all of your questions and help you find the right sedation solution to give you peace at dental visits. Call my office, Lake Orion Family Dentistry, today at 248-693-6213 or email me at [email protected]. We can email or talk on the phone prior to your consultation. I’m happy to communicate in any way that you prefer. I just want you to experience the positive, life-changing effects of sedation dentistry. […]
