Against popular belief, braces aren’t just for kids and teens. In fact, according to Delta Dental, approximately one million American adults wear braces! Many of our adult patients had braces as a child, but forgot to wear their retainer. Others never had braces to begin with and are now ready to take care of their smile insecurities once and for all.
If you’ve ever had a canker sore, you know what a pain it can be – both literally and figuratively. Canker sores make it difficult to eat, drink, and talk, and can cause acute discomfort in the area of affliction. Our dentists at Pointe Dental Group have put together some helpful information about treating canker sores and how … 
Catching a cavity in its earliest stages is the best way to avoid major dental work and save your natural tooth. However, the easy detection of very small cavities has always been a challenge in the world of dentistry. Larger, more serious cavities can easily be found with an x-ray, but until recently, identifying tiny … 
If you are one of the approximately 80 million people who suffer from chronic halitosis, or bad breath, it’s likely that you often feel self-conscious in public. Conversations can be awkward and uncomfortable for you, as can sharing a kiss with a loved one. You may try to hide your bad breath with … 
Dread going to the dentist with your kids? We understand! Kids can be intimidated or frightened by dental visits, especially if they have cavities. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be so hard to get your kid to the dentist. We’ve found that a simple explanation goes a long way with most children, and helps them feel … 
What is Tooth Enamel?
Think you may suffer from untreated sleep apnea? Has anyone mentioned obstructive sleep apnea to you? If so, please read the following article. Sleep apnea affects your health. You deserve to sleep peacefully, and be healthy! (Not sure what sleep apnea is? Read our blog: What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?)
We know it’s exhausting to raise a little one – but so enjoyable, too! One thing that we hear a lot at Pointe Dental Group (we’re in Shelby and Grosse Pointe) is “What type of dental care does my baby or toddler need?” We wrote a blog about Dental Care for Babies – check it out … 
Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that causes your breathing to pause for brief periods while you sleep. Although each pause tends to only last about 10 seconds, they can occur hundreds of times during the night, which disrupts your sleep cycle, and can lead to a host of health issues.
We know we have to care for our teeth, gums, and mouth – practicing good dental hygiene habits in adulthood is important – but did you know that your little ones need good oral care, too? We are born with our 20 primary baby teeth already present in the jaws – and they have to … Categories
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