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Children are not merely shrunken versions of adults. Just as medicine includes a specialization for meeting the medical needs of newborns and growing children, dentistry has a specialization for responding to the unique dental needs of young people — pediatric dentistry.  What special training do pediatric dentists receive?  Every pediatric dentist near you completes a two-year residency program focusing on the dental needs of children. That’s after completing a four-year degree program in general dentistry. During those two additional years of training to treat children, kids’ dentists learn:  Diagnostic and surgical techniques, especially for children Child psychology and development Dental pharmacology (drug treatment), including delivery and dosage requirements unique to kids Radiology techniques Trauma management and treatment Conscious sedation and general anesthesia Special needs dentistry for children A particular focus of many pediatric dental practices, includin...

This is a classic story of good news and bad news. The bad news is that almost 47% of Americans have some form of periodontal disease and that 64% of American seniors have either moderate or severe periodontitis. In the form of gingivitis, periodontal disease is easily treated and reversed; it doesn’t need to be a serious medical issue. If it progresses to periodontitis, though, it can result in the destruction of gum tissue and even tooth loss. But there’s good news! What is the good news? The good news is that there is an entire dental specialization that deals specifically with treating periodontal disease and restoring and protecting the health of your gums. That specialization is called periodontics. In a way more specialized than a general dentist near you , periodontists use several different treatment methods to address periodontal disease.  If you’ve been diagnosed with gingivitis usually caused by plaque buildup, you may be experiencing: red, tender and swollen gums; bloo...

A mouthguard, as its name suggests, is a device that guards or protects the mouth. Not only the mouth; also the face and neck. We offer mouth guards in Livonia for patients that play contact sports or grind their teeth at night, to prevent the damage of their dentition. You Can Prevent the Damage You would not believe how many patients visit our dentist in Livonia due to a tooth crack or laceration of soft tissues. Many of them could have prevented it by wearing a mouthguard. If you play a contact sport, don’t hesitate to look for mouth guards near you. Over-the-Counter Mouthguards As dental professionals, we care for our patient’s safety. While they are not terrible, off-the-shelf mouthguards are not ideal because they are not customized. Sure, they may cover your teeth, but they may not fit snuggly, which reduces the offered protection. However, we are not going to tell you that they don’t work at all. Boil-and-bite systems will do if the patient cannot afford a customized one...

Recreational, amateur and professional athletes of every age across Michigan and the United States sustain oral injuries every day of the year. Those oral injuries may involve chipped, cracked and broken teeth, lacerations and bruises. Injuries to the mouth of an athlete — young or old — may also involve traumatic injuries to the athlete’s jaw, face or head. Oral injuries sustained in collisions and impacts in an almost infinitely wide variety of sports and recreational activities are often also associated with concussions. According to a report by University of Michigan Health, nearly 3,800,000 sports-related concussions occur annually and affect five to 10% of athletes. To put that in perspective, that means four to seven members of a 40 to 70-person high school football roster may sustain a concussion in a given year. Sports injuries generally, but oral injuries and concussions specifically, can change the life of child athletes suddenly and permanently or expose those young athlete...

  Unfortunately, millions of people lose one or multiple teeth due to many reasons – dental caries, gum disease, dental trauma. It happens every day, and modern dentistry has brought us excellent replacement options. Dental implants are the first devices in dentistry to fuse with your jawbone. They become a part of your body and anatomy and last up to a lifetime. Our dental implants in Livonia are popularizing every day because of their many benefits. If you are interested in replacing a missing tooth for good, keep reading! What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is an oral device that looks like a screw. It is made of titanium, and it replaces the root of a missing dental piece. So, basically, it is an artificial root. If you are looking for dental implants near you, you should know what to expect of the procedure. We will discuss it below. What to Expect of Dental Implants Surgery? First, you should visit our dental office in Livonia to ensure you qualify for dental implants...

Dentures and dental implants in Livonia offer very different solutions for tooth loss. Dentures have the longer reputation for success while implants have become by far the most popular alternative. Despite being more expensive than dentures on an up-front basis, implants are the superior option for the following reasons: Permanence. Dentures have an approximate lifespan of 10 to 15 years in addition to needing to be relined every couple of years. That, of course, is in addition to the fact that dentures need to be taken out of your mouth every night to be cleaned. Dental implants near you, on the other hand, may last your lifetime once placed in your jaw and mouth. Implants look, feel and act just like natural teeth except that they may last longer. Ease. Whether you have one or more one-tooth implants or full sets of All on 4 Dental Implants, caring for those implants is no different than the way you would care for a mouth full of healthy and natural teeth. Brush, floss, rinse, repe...

Did you know that more than 120 million Americans have lost a tooth? As a dental professional, this statistic brings me down because our goal is to improve people's smiles and motivate them to preserve a healthy one. A long time ago, there was no way of saving a severely damaged dental piece. The treatment was tooth extraction. Today, thanks to modern dentistry, infected teeth can be saved with root canal therapy near you. What is a Root Canal? Root canal therapy in Livonia consists of an endodontist removing the infection of the root canal system. They will disinfect it and seal it with a biocompatible material. We will explain the details further. Symptoms That You May Need Root Canal Treatment You must visit an endodontic dentist in Livonia if you feel the following symptoms: Toothache – A healthy tooth should not hurt. If it does, it is your body telling you that something is wrong. When a person needs a root canal, it is normal that they feel a sharp pain in the infected toot...