As you may already know, frequently consuming foods and drinks that are high in sugar, such as soft drinks and sweets like candy and desserts can lead to tooth decay. So, which ones are the worst, you ask? Before we get to that, it is important to understand the decay process. What are the worst foods and drinks for my teeth? It may come as a surprise that it is not the sugar itself that directly causes cavities. The sugar we consume is metabolized by the bacteria in our mouths, and whereas we as humans metabolize sugar into energy, bacteria metabolize sugar into acid. It is the acid produced by the bacteria that eats away the mineralized structure of the tooth, leading to a cavity. The amount of time the acid is in contact with the teeth is also a major factor. Every time we eat or drink something with sugar, the bacteria in our Read the full article…

Even in spite of one’s best efforts to maintain proper oral hygiene, the loss of a tooth or multiple teeth is a very common problem that many people deal with in today’s society. According to the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP), it is estimated that 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth and more than 36 million Americans are missing all of their teeth. Tooth loss results most often from extensive tooth decay or gum disease and can lead to health issues such as poor nutrition, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. These issues generally stem from the fact that it is simply more difficult to chew and maintain a properly balanced diet without all of your natural teeth. Even when one single tooth is lost, it is a major compromise to how the system of one’s teeth and jaws, known as the stomatognathic system, is designed to function. Further, those Read the full article…

As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, routine, non-emergency dental care has been restricted, making it more important than usual to stay up on optimal oral hygiene and dietary habits. The following are some commonly asked questions. Q: What are the worst foods and drinks for my teeth? As you may know, frequently consuming foods and drinks that are high in sugar, such as soft drinks and candy, can lead to tooth decay. It may come as a surprise that it’s not the sugar itself that directly causes cavities. The sugar we consume is metabolized by the bacteria in our mouths into acid. It’s this acid that eats away the mineralized structure of the tooth, leading to a cavity.The amount of time the acid is in contact with the teeth is a major factor. Every time we eat or drink something with sugar, the bacteria in our mouths produce acid Read the full article…

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-17 on March 20, 2020, restricting dental practices in the Michigan to performing only emergency dental care. This order is in place until the “state of emergency” declaration has ended, which at this time is still in effect with no end date yet announced. As a result, routine dental care such as dental cleanings and an array of other procedures deemed to be non-urgent are to be postponed until further notice. In order to comply with this order, our office will be contacting patients currently scheduled for non-urgent appointments and rescheduling them to a later date when we anticipate the order will be lifted. The following is a list of conditions that qualify for “emergency” or “essential” dental treatment Tooth pain Infection/swelling Trauma to the teeth or jaws Uncontrolled bleeding Broken/fractured tooth or teeth causing pain or irritation Read the full article…