Most Shelby Township men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet critical exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’ …
Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures can be extremely visible. Think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Today, however, let’s discuss some purposefully unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, beautiful smile. In today’s message, we will check three advanced cosmetic dental treatments: white fillings, invisible braces, and dental implants. White Fillings …
Do you have dental anxiety? If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. Sedation is safe The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, we have been providing sedation since …
Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your distinctive Shelby Township cosmetic dental office. Simple procedure, dramatic results The cutting-edge porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile …
With porcelain veneers, you can improve your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a first-rate match for natural tooth …
Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is vital, You’ll never hear one …
Health-conscious men and women want to keep their teeth as clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience. That’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of standard dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed and can double as a toothpick, and …
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Doctor McKinley knows this, and that is why the dental team at McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI has made patient comfort our first priority. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures …
Today’s article explains how specific foods and eating practices influence our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to attack enamel and initiate decay for people of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can dilute the effects of the sugars …
Here’s a riddle from McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including tea. Over time, …
