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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Caring for Your Teeth Even While You Sleep
September 7, 2011
Besides using the bathroom or grabbing a cup of coffee, reaching for your toothbrush to get rid of morning breath is probably one of the first things you do when you wake up. This morning brushing session kick-starts your oral hygiene routine, which hopefully includes flossing, using a mouthwash or oral rinse, drinking plenty of […]
Oral Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore: Bad Breath
August 26, 2011
As a family and general dentist in Lake Orion, Michigan, Dr. Brad Greenfield is an advocate of preventive dentistry. Good at-home dental hygiene, regular bi-annual dental checkups and cleanings, and eating right are just a few things you can do to ensure the health of your teeth and gums. Still, regular preventive measures are still not enough at times. […]
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Back to School with a Smile
August 12, 2011
New clothes for school, a never-ending shopping list of school supplies, new lunchboxes and backpacks, general checkups and physicals, and working out the carpool schedule are all things that have to be taken care of before your kids embark on this next chapter of their childhood, but what about their dental care? Is a dental checkup on your child’s back-to-school list? […]
The Deficiency of Bottled Water
August 9, 2011
It’s called fluoride. This naturally occurring mineral attracts other minerals that strengthen tooth enamel. Differing from other vital minerals, fluoride is rarely found in everyday foods and drinks. Too much bottled water could result in low levels of fluoride in the body. Babies who drink formula mixed only with bottled water, for example, usually do not ingest a sufficient amount of fluoride. Using tap water every now and then would help. Fluoride deficiency causes high risk for cavities.
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