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posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

“Shouldn’t that be healthy gums,” you’re thinking? And, of course, you’re correct. Healthy gums are extremely important not only for our dental well-being, but for our overall physical health. But that’s Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

the doctor, as well as our team at Dentistry For Northern Michigan, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of Read more

posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Traverse City, Michigan office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong.  In fact, enamel just happens to be Read more

posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more

posted: Aug. 09, 2022.

Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read more

posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These Read more

posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted Read more

posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

The best type of whitening for your smile depends on what you are hoping to accomplish. Whitening Toothpastes This is certainly the easiest method of whitening, but will brushing alone produce your Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more

posted: Jul. 05, 2022.

School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read more