The secret to making a dental patients filling last longer could be as simple as watching the cement dry. A recent study found that paying close attention could make for better fillings. “Our works opens up the possibility of tailoring the strength of non-mercury cements by homing in on the special setting points, which we… Read More »
The holidays are here and that means you are going to be faced with the decision to dive into those yummy treat around your home or office or stare at them all day and wish you could eat them. Many people are concerned about eating holiday foods and treats and gaining weight, but a bigger… Read More »
A popular downtown chain restaurant in Grand Rapids announced that they will be closing soon. TGI Fridays is one of the oldest restaurant chains in the city but the restaurant at 50 Monroe Ave. NW will close at 2 a.m. Sunday and had no plans of reopening. A reason for the closing has not been… Read More »
If you are planning to be traveling across the Mackinac Bridge, you may need to do so with an escort. The Mackinac Bridge Authority is requiring “high profile” vehicles to be escorted across the bridge due to heavy winds. The winds have been strong for several days now and while it is still safe to… Read More »
Drug addictions are serious problems in most areas and the have become so bad that many dentists have been forced to change their pain killer policies. Many addicts are coming to dentists for pain killers and expect to load up on drugs for simple dental procedures that may not require any at all. Although dentists… Read More »
The people who live in Grand Rapids love it but they say outsiders my take some time to get used to it. The city is full of fun events, great businesses and different people and cultures from all around the world. Grand Rapids has something for everyone and gets many new residents every year. Those… Read More »
Every parent hopes that their children will grow up with good dental hygiene habits and have healthy teeth. The best way to ensure that your children are taking care of their teeth is to teach them proper dental care at a young age. If you aren’t sure how to get your children interested in caring… Read More »
The terrorist attacks that took place in Paris have left the world sad and disturbed. Many people and countries around the world are offering their support to Paris by adding the French colors to their homes and businesses. The McKay Tower dome is Grand Rapids is displaying France’s colors as well and letting the world… Read More »
Some dental procedures are more difficult than others, but all dentists agree that they could benefit from for efficiency. A dental laser could be the help they need. Many dentists are already using these lasers in their practices and seem to like them. “Over my 22-year dental career, my patients have continually expressed a dislike… Read More »
Dental care is not an option for some people, simply because they can’t afford it. In order to help more people get the dental care they need, some dentists are offering their services for a pay as you feel fee. That means patients can pay however they feel they should or as much as they… Read More »
