"How long should I wait in between dentist appointments?" This is a common question asked by many patients. Make sure to see your dentist at least once in six months, as it will prevent the risk of developing various oral diseases. However, you should visit your dentist more frequently instead of waiting for six months if you [...]
Oral surgery involves any kind of surgical process for jaws, gums, teeth, or other dental structures. It also includes gum grafts, tooth extraction, jaw surgery, and dental implants. Advanced Dentistry Center is a dental clinic in Royal Oak and Bingham Farms. We specialize in various dental procedures like oral surgery, implants, TMJ treatments, root canal treatments, etc. We have [...]
Do you know you should have a dentist's appointment at least once every six months? The dentists will examine your teeth and recommend additional treatment in case of damage or other oral problems. Orthodontists are specialist dentists responsible for fixing jaw and bite irregularities. It's essential to see an orthodontist to prevent serious complications and teeth [...]
Did your dentist recently tell you that you might require dental implants? It's easy to be overwhelmed because of the various choices and types of dental implants one can get. Dental implants are connected to the front of the teeth and jaw. Most implants are made of titanium. They are very small and can easily [...]
Dental surgery is a common procedure as it addresses a myriad of oral hygiene problems. Each patient has different needs, so each case is treated differently. Oral surgery involves any surgical procedure for the jaw, teeth, or another part of the mouth. You may have heard of tooth extraction, but that’s only one type of oral [...]
The human body undergoes many changes as it ages. It’s a natural process that involves changes in cells, systems, and organs. For instance, losing teeth is a sign of natural aging that affects our appearance and our ability to consume certain foods. When aging occurs, our bones shrink in density and size. Some people may [...]
Getting braces in adulthood isn’t exactly fun. Most people get orthodontic treatments while they’re still young, usually during their teens. However, sometimes adult orthodontic treatment is necessary. You may need it if you didn’t get adequate dental treatment earlier and now have misaligned teeth. You may also require orthodontic treatment if you’ve recently developed an underbite or [...]
If you have just gotten your dental implants, congrats! It’s time to smile brightly and confidently. Besides boosting your cosmetic appearance, dental implants also restore your ability to eat properly, keep the jawbone from shrinking due to teeth loss and preserve gum and bone health. But here’s a catch: if you want to reap the [...]
Despite what their name may suggest, you don’t actually need wisdom teeth for wisdom. In fact, these are removed once they emerge, making them rather unnecessary. This is because wisdom teeth are a third set of molars located at the back of the mouth. Most people experience wisdom tooth crowning between the ages of 17 and 25, [...]
Tooth loss during adulthood can be debilitating. It’s one thing to lose baby teeth growing up and spend a few weeks with missing teeth, and another to lose them due to an illness, injury, or an unusual circumstance. And yet, around 120 million Americans reportedly live with at least one missing tooth, and we’re not talking about [...]
