As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time to set intentions for a healthier you! And here’s something you may not know: your routine dental checkups do more than keep your smile looking great. They also play a big role in supporting your whole body’s wellness. Studies reveal a strong link between oral health and overall health, making regular dental visits a must. Read on to see how a healthy smile can mean a healthier you.
Are you considering dental implants? Dental implants are a game-changing solution for those looking to replace missing teeth with something that feels, looks, and functions like natural teeth. At Centreville Family Dentistry in Centreville, MI, we believe in taking a personalized approach to your dental care, and we’re here to help you understand everything you need to know about dental implants. Below, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about this incredible tooth replacement option.
Have you ever wished for a smile that radiates confidence? Whether you’re looking to correct misalignment, cover up chips or cracks, or replace missing teeth, we offer personalized cosmetic dentistry solutions to meet your unique needs. Continue reading to learn more.
You are what you eat. We’ve all heard that old saying. But what does it mean for our teeth and oral health? In keeping with our philosophy of holistic care, we understand that nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining, not only our general health but our oral health as well. We can offer our patients the counseling they need to get their oral and overall health on track and maintain it for years to come.
ALF, or advanced light force therapy, combines dental, facial, and cranial orthodontics. Using an ALF oral appliance, the goal is to create a functional environment for the teeth, facial bones, and the soft tissues that support them. Using a comprehensive approach, ALF therapy enhances general wellness and function for a more attractive smile and improved health from the inside out. Continue reading to learn more.
Orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that deals with diagnosing, preventing, managing, and correcting teeth and jaws that are not positioned correctly (malocclusion). Orthodontics corrects and treats malocclusions so the patient can have a correct bite and straight, healthy teeth.
Having strong, straight teeth is the key to a beautiful smile, but straight teeth don’t just look good; they are healthier, too. The benefits of having straight teeth go beyond appearance. Your whole mouth and body will reap the rewards of a straight smile. Continue reading for more information.
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is the general term we use for dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Everyone has two temporomandibular joints — one on each side of the face — connecting the jaw to the skull. When both are healthy and functioning properly, you should be able to open and close your mouth, yawn, chew, take a large bite of food, or move your jaw in any direction silently and with ease. A dysfunctional TMJ, on the other hand, can cause any number of symptoms that may impact your daily life, especially if you don’t get treatment.
Has losing a tooth changed how you feel about your smile? Are missing teeth affecting how you eat, speak, and conduct yourself in public? If so, we would like the opportunity to restore your smile and your self-confidence with a tooth replacement option that outshines all the others: dental implants. Keep reading to learn more about how dental implants could change your life.
Very few people on this planet have naturally great teeth. Some people experience so many problems with their teeth that they don’t even know where to begin to get them fixed. That’s where full mouth rehabilitation comes in. Sometimes called a smile makeover, full mouth rehabilitation is a comprehensive dental treatment plan that fixes multiple issues affecting a patient’s oral health. When we embark on full mouth rehabilitation, our main goal is to restore function, health, and aesthetics based on the patient’s unique needs.
