Regular dental checkups and professional teeth-cleaning sessions are important for maintaining your long-term oral health and detecting potential problems at their earliest stages. Yet many people avoid the care they need due to dental anxiety. At A Life of Smiles, Grand Rapids dentists Dr. Jerry Mulder and Dr. Allyson Mulder are as dedicated to your… Read More »
Your oral hygiene routine—which includes your at-home dental care in addition to your regular checkups and teeth-cleanings—has a direct impact on your overall health. Good dental health can help prevent systemic health problems, and your regular dental exams provide an opportunity for the early diagnosis and treatment of oral health issues that can affect your… Read More »
You might be inclined to think of missing teeth as cosmetic issues. And it’s certainly true that missing teeth can mar the otherwise excellent smiles of our patients in Michigan. Dental implants, however, are not primarily cosmetic in nature. Instead, they provide real, concrete, measurable advantages in dental health. Your mouth is an inter-connected system,… Read More »
There is a great connection between your mouth and your health. That’s why regular dental check-ups are so important. A visit to the dentist can often reveal any overall health concerns such as heart problems, bone disease, or even dementia. Routine visits can also help prevent problems before they begin. (The American Heart Association found… Read More »
We take good care of our teeth when it comes to brushing and flossing but sometimes we are not so kind to our pearly whites when we aren’t paying attention. Certain sneaky – and even subconscious habits – have the potential to harm our smiles. Here are five habits worth breaking: 1. Nail Biting Biting… Read More »
Sleep Apnea occurs when an airway becomes partially or fully blocked. Normally, our throat muscles remain stiff when we are awake (to help to keep our airway open so that air can flow in and out of our lungs), and relaxed when we are sleeping. Sometimes, however, these throat tissues relax too much and an… Read More »
12 Days of Christmas – Day 7 On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a good night’s sleep, snore free Let us help you get a good night’s sleep and stop snoring this season – just in time for a house full of relatives and a new year! Return your house… Read More »
12 Days of Christmas – Day 3 On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me… early cancer screenings for my teeth. Early screening and diagnosis of oral cancel is critical. The majority of cases are not diagnosed until they are in the later stages (leading to a startling 45 percent death… Read More »
12 Days of Christmas – Day 5 On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a crown in one appointment This time of year is always one of the busiest. There are a million errands to run, gatherings to attend, and new resolutions to fulfill. The last thing you want to add… Read More »
12 Days of Christmas – Day 6 On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…strong teeth, chip-free Our teeth can certainly take a beating this time of year. Holiday foods and activities lend themselves to many occasions when you might put extra stress on your enamel. And while teeth are remarkably… Read More »
