Did you know that there is a right way to floss your teeth? There is a right and wrong way to do everything and flossing is no exception. Proper flossing can remove food particles from in-between your teeth and along the gum line and help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Flossing improperly could actually… Read More »
Winter is upon us and as fall comes to an end, the Grand Rapids areas can expect to see some frost and cold. Being one of the Northern states means Michigan often gets cold weather before anyone else and while some people look forward to the cold weather, many others dread it. Whether you love… Read More »
Many people struggle with sleep apnea, a condition that causes a person to stop breathing is his or her sleep. The body reacts by sending signals to the brain that tell it to wake up. This can disrupt sleep and leave you feeling tired and unrested. You probably didn’t know that a dentist can treat… Read More »
Thrush is an oral infection that can affect anyone. It is most commonly found in infants and the elderly. Although it has been around for years, it can be hard to treat. Researchers recently found a sneaky and surprising way to treating the infections. “Many people who wear dentures, use inhalers or have been treated… Read More »
October is mouth cancer awareness month and many dental offices are offering free mouth examinations. Mouth cancer can be confused with other oral problems and many people don’t see medical attention until it has spread or become severe. Early detection improves the likeliness of recovery and survival. Check the dental offices in your area to… Read More »
A Grand Rapids movie theater that has been in talk for some time now was given another six month delay. The movie theater plans have been set back and the company has agreed to pay a fee for the delay. The movie theater facility will include a retail space and parking. There will also be… Read More »
Many dentists are discouraging kids from eating too much Halloween Candy this year. Some dental offices are offering pay kids for their candy but an office in Virginia Beach is asking kids to donate their Halloween candy for a good cause. “Operation Troop Treats” was designed to raise awareness about good dental hygiene and support American troops overseas.… Read More »
A child’s dental hygiene is the responsibility of their parents, but if dental care was offered I school would it help make children more likely to car for their teeth at home? Dental care and hygiene importance was once taught in elementary schools, but very few schools discuss is nowadays. This mean children only know… Read More »
You know that you are supposed to floss daily, but many people choose not to do it. Not only can it be inconvenient, but some people just don’t see the need for it. The truth is, not only are people not flossing they are lying about it to their dentists. “Patients often act rather sheepish when… Read More »
Piping plovers have returned to Muskegon State Park along Lake Michigan after being gone from the area for 65 years. The piping plover almost went extinct in 1980 due to habitat destruction and predation. In 2008 there were 63 breeding pairs of piping plovers in the state of Michigan. The increase in the amount of plovers… Read More »
