5 Dental Procedures to Repair or Replace a Cracked or Broken Tooth

Theresa Porter Dental Services

Teeth cracks and breaks represent a significant number of dental visits. The treatment you require depends on various factors, such as the degree of the crack and the location of the tooth, the tooth’s specific history of treatment, and the presence of decay and infection. Most dental cracks and chips are superficial and easily remedied, but serious fractures and breaks …

TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment

Emily Harrison TMJ/Bite Splint

Related post Effectively Relieve Your TMJ In Farmington Hills Effectively Relieve Your TMJ In Farmington Hills Taking good care of our bodies and maintaining good health for as long Read more How to Diagnose and Treat TMJ for Farmington Hills Residents The temporomandibular joint or jaw joint, more commonly known as TMJ, is a small ball-and-socket joint that can affect …

Benefits of Metal Free Dentistry

Theresa Porter Metal Free Dentistry

In the not so distant past, it was customary that any dental procedure included metals, which is neither aesthetically pleasing nor a healthy option. Luckily, the dental industry has advanced in strides over the previous decades meaning any procedures you choose are likely to go unnoticed to those around you. What is dental metal? Dental metal, known as amalgam, has …

The Ultimate Guide to Great Oral Health for Your Family

Emily Harrison Dental Services

Keeping your family’s teeth and gums in tip-top condition is important. Problems with teeth can be painful, unsightly and expensive to fix. So, why not keep your family on track for healthy teeth and gums by following our ultimate guide to oral health. Brushing We all know that brushing our teeth is important, but a surprising number of people don’t …

Dentistry Solutions

Theresa Porter Dental Services

Related post How to Care for Your Teeth with Invisalign From Farmington Hills One of the most noticeable features of our face and overall appearance is our smile. A beautiful smile with straight, Read more Finding a Dentist: a Basic Guide Looking for the right dental professional doesn’t have to be difficult, not if you get a lot of help …

What Your Mouth Reveals About Your Health

Emily Harrison General Dentistry

It may surprise you to find out that the state of your mouth can have an impact on your overall health. By looking at the condition of your teeth and gums, it is possible to evaluate your risk factors for a range of other diseases. This is because your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body, which …

The Truth Behind Receding Gums

Theresa Porter Excessive/Uneven Gums

Our gums recede naturally as we age. Most older people have some degree of gum recession, but there are a few factors that can speed up the receding process or cause it to start too soon. If your gums are receding, it means the tissue surrounding your teeth is shrinking. Gum tissue pulls back or starts to wear away in …

5 Cosmetic Dental Treatments to Transform Your Smile

Emily Harrison Dental Services

There is nothing that expresses happiness and joy quite like a genuine smile. The happiest moments in life – the birth of a child, one’s own marriage, or seeing the sunset for the first time – are accompanied by smiles for all those who experience them. However, for those who are self-conscious about their teeth, smiling is emotionally taxing if …

Periodontal Disease – A Common Problem

Theresa Porter Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease or gum disease, is a big problem in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of adult Americans suffer from the condition. There are varying levels ranging from simple gum inflammation, to more severe forms up to and including tooth loss. Here are things that can be done at …

When You’re Having a Toothache

Emily Harrison Dental Implants

Nearly everyone has a toothache at some point in his or her lifetime. That’s when a visit to Scott J Owens DDS Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Farmington Hills, Michigan is in order! We work diligently to be sure that we diagnose the cause of your pain and discomfort correctly and efficiently in order to plan out the best solution …