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 »
Grand Rapids Weather February 2015 Grand Rapids, Michigan just suffered through one of their coldest winters in 37 years. The average temperature for February was 13.3 degrees with the previous record set in 1978 at 14.3 degrees. Low temperatures dipped below zero eight times with highs barely out of the teens. Frequent blasts of artic… Read More »
The 2015 Aquinas College Student Art Show will be held March 3rd through March 27th at the Aquinas College Art & Music Center at 1607 Robinson Rd. SE, Grand Rapids. Times are; Monday – Thursday from 10 AM – 7 PM, Friday 10 AM – 4:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM –… Read More »
According to Gallup, 69.4 percent of Michigan adults report seeing the dentist for routine cleanings and examinations in 2013. This is nearly five percentage points higher than the national average of 64.7.
Sedation dentistry is one of the most effective ways to deal with issues such as dental phobia and anxiety. This option is also ideal for patients who will be required to remain seated during longer procedures or those who have: An overactive gag reflex Difficulties getting numb A dislike of the sights, sounds, or smells… Read More »
The TMJ Association reports that 64 percent of respondents to a recent survey stated they had tried thermal therapy (hot and cold compresses) to deal with painful TMJ symptoms. Of these respondents, 74 percent claimed hot and cold compresses helped relieve discomfort, though only for a short period of time. Thermal therapy may be very… Read More »
Cosmetic Dentistry is a field of dentistry aimed at creating a positive change for your teeth and your smile. Many people think that porcelain veneers or tooth whitening is all a cosmetic dentist does, but with the expanding field of cosmetic dentistry, there is much more to be done. Here is your brief cheat sheet… Read More »
Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition that causes sufferers to wake up many times in the night. It occurs when airways become so obstructed that the brain wakes you from sleep to restore breathing. The Grand Rapids dentists at A Life of Smiles can help you or a loved one who is experiencing the… Read More »
Sleep apnea is a potentially deadly medical condition in which your breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. When your airway is obstructed, the resulting oxygen deprivation and carbon dioxide buildup cause your brain to rouse you from sleep. This can happen many times in the night and take its toll over time if left untreated.… Read More »
Sometimes, you may look into the mirror and be a little unhappy with the way your smile looks. After all, there really is only so much an at-home product can do. Without a professional cleaning every six months, you will never have that white look you are looking for. That is when it could be… Read More »
