The price of dental work can be expensive and not everyone has dental insurance or the means to afford dental care. There are many programs available to assist individuals and families in getting the dental care they need and deserve and many dentists are willing to set up payment plans and make other arrangements to help… Read More »
Researchers are recommending that anyone suffering from atrial fibrillation should also be screened for sleep disorders. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular or rapid heart beat. Many people who suffer from atrial fibrillation also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers from New York University Langone Medical Center conducted seven studies to determine how CPAP machines affect people… Read More »
When A Beautiful Smile really Matters Marilyn Monroe is one of the icons of Hollywood beauty but Dr. LeRoy Nisson, dentist to the stars was only interested in her teeth. He also worked on Clark Gable and Howard Hughes’ teeth over the years. He tells a story of when Marilyn was asked by her director… Read More »
An Important Achievement Folks in Okemos, Michigan from Boyne City and Bronson voted to choose to continue optimally fluoridating their community water supplies. The Michigan Dental Association applauds the voters for protecting dental health, especially in children. Boyne City and Bronson city commissioners decided last summer to ask the voters to reaffirm the community’s policy… Read More »
Spoiler Alert – This List may Contain a Few Surprises Many people wonder about damaging their teeth and what the worst foods are to eat that are harmful to their dental hygiene. Hard candies like suckers give constant exposure to sugar which is dangerous to your teeth. People who chew ice can damage their teeth… Read More »
We Always Need to Care Care of Our Teeth The risk for cavities can rise as you get older; they’re not just for children. More than 20% of people over 65 had untreated cavities in 2008 states the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those at highest risk were poor people, non-whites and men.… Read More »
Routine Visits are Still Important! The importance of taking your children to the dentist can never be overstated. An eleven year old girl named Journee was the last of four children to sit in the dentist’s chair and her dentist recognized some signs in the girl’s eyes that led her dentist to strongly recommend to… Read More »
The holiday season is a great time to appreciate friends and family and so we wanted to take a minute to thank all of you for trusting the care of your smiles to our team. We are honored to be your Grand Rapids family dentist and we are looking forward to continuing to serve you… Read More »
