“Does vaping ruin taste buds like smoking does? But vaping isn’t as bad as smoking, is it? It’s just vapor from flavored water!” Those are some of the questions and comments we commonly hear from patients here in our Grosse Pointe dental office, causing us to shake our heads in exasperation and then tell is…
You look at your teeth in the mirror after thoroughly brushing and flossing. “Nice and bright,” you think as you start to pat yourself on the back and walk away. But then you notice something. It’s not that clear and you’re not positive what it is, but it looks like cracked enamel, smack dab right…
Sweets, drinks, and fatty foods are all around us during the holidays, and it’s great … to a point. As long as you make an effort to prevent acid erosion of your teeth and accumulation of fat in your belly, it’s all good. When it comes to preventing the weight gain, we’ll save that for…
These days, anytime our throats feel sore, we worry that it might be COVID-19, but there are a wide range of other causes of sore throats. And yes, sinus drainage is one of them. When you have a sinus infection or a sinus headache, you tend to feel it all over your face. Your forehead…
Do you feel your lips and the roof of your mouth burning but don’t know why? Does food taste metallic, and is your mouth excessively dry? These could be signs of “Burning Mouth Syndrome,” a rare sensation that is so mysterious that it may leave you feeling disturbed. “Why is this happening? Do I need…
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, better known as TMJ disorder, is a rather peculiar condition. In some cases, other medical issues cause the TMJ, and in other cases, TMJ causes the conditions. What is that all about? And how do you know what came first? That’s important, after all, because treating the source will treat the symptoms….
Although it’s not discussed as much as some others, oral cancer is a very prevalent and troublesome form of cancer. It’s also difficult to recognize early on, so much more progress in this field of research is necessary. Oral, oropharyngeal, or larynx cancers cause more than 13,000 deaths every year in the United States. This…
If you have been told that you have an abscessed tooth, you likely have many questions. What is a tooth abscess? What are the symptoms? Do you treat a tooth abscess in your Grosse Pointe dental office? Long story short, a tooth abscess should be treated as soon as possible. It is a sign of…
If you are scheduled to have a dental filling procedure, you may be wondering what “filling” really means. Dentists use different types of dental filling materials depending on cost factors, where the tooth is located, and the patient’s preferences and needs. Commonly used dental filling materials are silver amalgam, gold, porcelain, and composite resin. Composite…
Approximately 15 percent of all Americans regularly experience symptoms of TMJ disorder (temporomandibular joint disorder). TMJ symptoms include headaches, tenderness around the jaw, and clicking or popping noises in the jaw. In addition to dental procedures, treatment includes TMJ exercises and self-care. What are Temporomandibular Joints? Located on the side of your head in front…