When it comes to how people talk about their teeth and oral health, there are formal and informal words and expressions, as well as new dental terminology that has emerged with modern dentistry. You may have heard the terms dental cap or cap and dental [...]
One very common question we get from our patients is: “Does a root canal hurt?” For some people, going to the dentist creates anxiety, unfortunately, but many people fear more complicated dental procedures like root canals. In this blog we will go [...]
It’s the holiday season, and one of the more common questions we get at Dental Associates of West Michigan is: “What is the difference between bleaching your teeth at the dentist’s office and using an over-the-counter bleaching kit?” Everyone [...]
Dentists often talk about the necessity of brushing and flossing for maintaining oral health. Both of these are very important, but there are other factors that contribute to the health of your teeth. One of them is your diet. This time of year, when the [...]
Do you have a chipped tooth? Or teeth? It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable to have a chipped tooth, but most people experience this problem during their lifetime, especially as they grow older. If you don’t know what causes tooth chipping, we will [...]
One of the challenging things about parenting is that children often don’t or can’t tell their parents when they have a physical problem. This is true with sickness, and it’s also true with dental problems. A baby might cry if he’s in pain, but [...]
Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience for many people, but when a tooth breaks there are additional complications. No one wants to have a gap in their smile, but a having a tooth stump or a jagged root is even worse than that. Made of multiple [...]
The words root canal can strike fear into the hearts of the bravest men, but this procedure should not cause you extreme dental anxiety. Modern dentistry has improved greatly in the past decades. A root canal is a complex dental procedure, but it can [...]
People know about tooth plaque because they brush or floss it off of their teeth every day. They can see it, but they don’t necessarily understand what it is. In this blog we will talk about oral bacteria, how it’s related to plaque, and how it can [...]
Most adults have fond memories of losing teeth as children and leaving them under their pillows for the tooth fairy. An adult loose tooth is a different story, however. Adult teeth are not supposed to wiggle, so if you notice looseness, you should be [...]
