Oral cancer doesn’t get as much attention as other types of cancer, which can lead people to think it’s rare. However, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, an estimated 50,000 new cases were diagnosed in the U.S. last year alone. It’s most commonly found in people between the ages of 40 and 60, although recent…
Most diet plans are aimed at helping you shrink your waistline, but have you considered the impact your diet can have on your teeth? Making bad choices, like a diet high in sugar, can wear out your teeth before they start making problems for you elsewhere. A diet that promotes an overall healthy mouth will…
Many folks talk about a “bad hair day,” but the truth of the matter is that a great smile can carry you through everything. No matter what you’re wearing or even if your complexion is less than perfect, gleaming white teeth are a sign of health and show a strong sense of self-confidence. And, of…
A smile can say a lot about a person. In fact, your smile is one of the first things people see when they meet you. What does your smile say about you? Most people spend a lot of money on expensive beauty products, creams, and clothes to look their best, but how much attention do…
Holidays are a tough time of year for your overall health. The weather may not be the best for outdoor exercise and, with all the festivities, there is never enough time. We all know it’s easy to gain a couple of pounds around the waist. But what about protecting your teeth over the holidays? With…
You probably remember being told in elementary school that if you don’t brush your teeth, bacteria will grow on them and cause cavities with the acid they make. That’s still true, but you may be surprised to learn that that’s not the only way acid erodes our teeth. Some healthy foods can hurt your teeth….
The blinding light is overhead. The nauseating sounds are pounding in your head. Your stomach is in knots. You feel like you are floating and the room is spinning. And then an indistinct man wearing a surgical mask brings a metal tool toward you, closer – and closer. Just when the seemingly enormous metal tool…
On Saturday, October 14 we held our first Open House, which served as a re-introduction into the Grosse Pointe community. Now under new ownership, what was once Jennings Dental Associates is now Fisher Pointe Dental, and we were thrilled to share our love for dentistry with the many families and businesses who came out to…
Warm sweaters, cooler weather, and a lot of candy. October brings about more than vibrant fall colors. For adults, comfort food returns in style. For kids, it’s candy. For anyone celebrating Halloween and every other monthly food observance, maintaining proper dental care cannot be overlooked, and the staff at Fisher Pointe Dental can help keep…
We all experience tooth pain from time-to-time, and it’s your mouth’s way of letting you know when something’s gone wrong. Whether it’s a dull ache, sensitivity, or sharper pain, pain is never something to ignore. At Fisher Pointe Dental, we specialize in treating your everyday aches and sudden emergencies to get you back to feeling…