Dental Health Professionals

06/20/2026

As you head out to the beach, festivals, fairs, fireworks, and more fun events this summer be aware of what you’re packing for snacks. It can be easy to pack sugary snacks and drinks such as chewy fruit snacks, sports drinks, and pouches of sugar-filled drinks; however, your teeth won’t thank you later.

Instead, try packing lots of water (maybe even fruit-infused water) and healthy snacks for your fun summer adventures!

06/19/2026

It wasn’t until 1840 that the world’s first dental school was founded – the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, and established the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Want to learn more about the history of dentistry? https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/ada-library/dental-history

06/17/2026

There are many reasons to see a dentist – from emergency tooth pain to routine maintenance and everything in between!

Here are just a few reasons you should come see us! If one of these sounds like you, be sure to call our office at (231) 775-9797 to schedule an appointment!

06/15/2026

Va**ng or using e-ci******es is often marketed as a safe alternative to smoking traditional ci******es; however, just because va**ng is “smoke-free” doesn’t mean it is “risk-free”.

As stated by the CDC, most e-ci******es contain ni****ne, which is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s.

In addition to being harmful to your overall health, the use of e-ci******es can be harmful to your oral health specifically. If you have questions or wish to talk with your dentist about va**ng or e-ci******es and the impact on your oral health, call our office at (231) 775-9797!

05/25/2026

04/25/2026

April is Oral Cance Awareness Month, and we want to encourage you to get screened and be aware of the risk factors. While smoking and to***co use are still major risk factors, the fastest-growing segment of oral cancer patients is young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals due to the connection to the HPV virus.

Some of the symptoms of oral cancer may include, but are not limited to:
- A sore on the lip or in the mouth that doesn't heal
- A lump or thickening in the lips, mouth, or cheek
- A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth
- Trouble chewing or swallowing
- Swelling or pain in the jaw
- Loosening of the teeth or pain around the teeth

Many of these symptoms can also be caused by diseases other than cancer, or even by other cancers. So, it's very important to see a doctor or dentist if you notice these conditions so that the cause can be found and treated, if needed.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at (231) 775-9797.

04/23/2026

Days are warming up, the sun is coming out, and spring it is finally starting to feel like spring is arriving in Northern Michigan!

As you do a spring cleaning of your home, don’t forget to call us to schedule your spring cleaning for your teeth as well!

We are open with flexible hours that fit a variety of schedules. Give us a call at (231) 775-9797 to set up your appointment!

04/19/2026

As a parent, you may wonder how important it really is to keep your child's baby teeth healthy, since they will fall out eventually anyways. We're here to tell you: it's important.

Not only are your child’s teeth essential for chewing, but baby teeth also help kids speak clearly and smile brightly, giving them confidence early in life. Additionally, they help set the proper spacing for adult teeth to come in correctly — a process that starts around age 6. Baby teeth lost to cavities can threaten the health of your child’s permanent teeth.

Keeping those baby teeth cavity-free also eases the fear and discomfort your child might feel about the dentist's office later in life.

Need to schedule a cleaning for your child? Give us a call at (231) 775-9797.

04/19/2026

Many people don’t know if they grind their teeth; and, because the symptoms of grinding your teeth - such as headaches, a sore jaw, or tooth pain - are often common of many other things as well, it’s possible that you could be attributing them incorrectly.

Teeth grinding can be caused by anything from a sleep disorder to crooked teeth to to***co use.

For more information about teeth grinding, you can check out this article https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/teeth-grinding

If you think you do grind your teeth, make an appointment with your dentist to confirm it by calling (231) 775-9797. If the dentist does confirm it, one option will be to fit you with a mouth guard; however, your dentist may discuss other options with you as well.

03/31/2026

Mouthwash is a great addition to your daily oral hygiene routine. Just like dental floss and water flossers, mouthwash can get in between teeth, reaching areas that your toothbrush can’t get to. This helps reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease.

If you’d like to know more about the benefits of mouthwash, talk to your dentist during your next appointment. To schedule an appointment, call us today at (231) 775-9797!