Forever Young Dentistry

Forever Young Dentistry Complete Health Dentistry practice. Your oral and overall health are related! Be proactive not reactive.

At Forever Young Dentistry, Dr. Michael Young has been dedicated to providing families in Sterling Heights, MI with top-quality dental care for well over two decades now. In addition to completing extensive continuing education courses whenever he can, he has also been mentoring other dentists at the prestigious Kois Center for Advanced Dental Learning since 2005. He is pleased to have Dr. Joseph

Samona as an associate dentist at Forever Young Dentistry. Together, the two of them can perform virtually all dental services you and your family members might need under one roof, from basic checkups to comprehensive smile makeovers to tooth replacement with dental implants. Their office is equipped with the latest dental technology for comfortable, precise care, and they even offer amenities like pillows, TV, lip balm, tea, and fresh bread to help you feel at ease. Their friendly team is ready to meet you, so give them a call today to schedule your appointment!

Oral bacteria change throughout the day based on what you eat, drink, and how you care for your smile. 🦷Brushing, flossi...
08/07/2026

Oral bacteria change throughout the day based on what you eat, drink, and how you care for your smile. 🦷

Brushing, flossing, and healthy habits help manage bacteria and support a balanced oral environment. ✨

What’s one habit that helps you keep your smile fresh? Share your tips in the comments!

The most common thing new patients say to me is this: "I'm embarrassed. It's been years."I hear some version of it every...
08/05/2026

The most common thing new patients say to me is this: "I'm embarrassed. It's been years."

I hear some version of it every week. Usually said quietly, in the first two minutes, before I've even looked in their mouth.

So let me say back here what I say in the operatory: you have nothing to be embarrassed about.

I'm not keeping score of how long it's been. I'm not going to lecture you about the appointment you missed in 2019, or the one before that. Whatever happened in between — a job change, a move, a bad experience, insurance that ran out, or just life getting loud — none of it changes what we do next.

Here's what I've learned after years of this: the hardest part is almost never the dentistry. It's the phone call. It's walking through the door that first time. Once you're in the chair, we go one step at a time, at your pace, and you decide what happens next.

If it's been years, that's okay. It just means we start where you are.

A healthy body begins with a healthy mouth.

Visit ForeverYoungDentistry.com whenever you're ready.

Teeth can naturally shift over time as changes occur in your jaw, gums, and bite. 🦷Factors like missing teeth, grinding,...
08/05/2026

Teeth can naturally shift over time as changes occur in your jaw, gums, and bite. 🦷

Factors like missing teeth, grinding, gum changes, or normal aging can affect tooth position. Maintaining good oral care habits can help support a healthy and stable smile. 😁

Have you noticed your teeth shifting over time? Tell us below!

National Watermelon Day is a great reminder that hydration plays an important role in oral health. 🍉Water-rich foods lik...
08/03/2026

National Watermelon Day is a great reminder that hydration plays an important role in oral health. 🍉

Water-rich foods like watermelon can help support saliva production and rinse away food particles, making them a refreshing choice for your smile during summer. 💧

What’s your favorite water-rich summer snack? Tell us below!

Brushing at home is only part of the picture. 🪥Daily brushing helps remove plaque, while professional dental cleanings r...
08/01/2026

Brushing at home is only part of the picture. 🪥

Daily brushing helps remove plaque, while professional dental cleanings remove hardened buildup that can't be removed with a toothbrush alone. ✨

What part of a professional dental cleaning do you appreciate the most? Tell us in the comments!

Here's something I tell every patient before we begin: you can stop me at any time.Raise your hand, and we pause. No que...
07/30/2026

Here's something I tell every patient before we begin: you can stop me at any time.

Raise your hand, and we pause. No questions asked, no "let's just finish this part first." I mean it literally — the moment you need a break, we take one.

I say this because so much of dental anxiety comes from a feeling of being trapped. Lying back in the chair, unable to talk, not sure what's happening or when it'll stop — that loss of control is what a lot of people actually dread, more than any single procedure.

When you know, going in, that you're the one in charge — that a raised hand stops everything — the whole experience changes. You can breathe. You can ask what's happening. You can take the pause you need, and then keep going when you're ready.

It's not a special courtesy I offer to nervous patients. It's simply how every visit works here, for everyone.

You're in charge in that chair. Always.

A healthy body begins with a healthy mouth.

If feeling out of control is what's kept you away, let's change that —

Visit ForeverYoungDentistry.com whenever you're ready.

Waking up with a sore jaw or tension headaches? Ask us whether Botox for TMJ could help — ForeverYoungDentistry.com When...
07/30/2026

Waking up with a sore jaw or tension headaches? Ask us whether Botox for TMJ could help — ForeverYoungDentistry.com

When you think about who treats jaw pain, tension headaches, or nighttime clenching, a dentist might not be the first person who comes to mind. But it should be — because so much of that tension starts with your jaw muscles, and that's exactly what we work with every day.

Botox isn't only cosmetic. When it's placed in specific jaw muscles, it can ease the constant clenching and grinding that many people don't even realize they're doing — often while they sleep. For patients dealing with TMJ discomfort, sore jaws in the morning, or frequent tension headaches, it can offer real relief.

Here's what it tends to help with:
- Jaw soreness and tightness, especially in the morning
- Tension headaches linked to clenching
- Grinding (bruxism) that's wearing down your teeth
- General TMJ discomfort

It won't be the right fit for everyone, and it's not a cure — but for a lot of people, it's a straightforward option they never knew their dentist could offer. If any of that sounds familiar, it's worth a conversation.

A healthy body begins with a healthy mouth.

Visit ForeverYoungDentistry.com to learn more.

Not every dental problem causes pain right away.Some oral health concerns develop gradually and may not become noticeabl...
07/29/2026

Not every dental problem causes pain right away.

Some oral health concerns develop gradually and may not become noticeable until they are more advanced. 🦷

Were you surprised to learn that some dental issues can be painless at first? Share your thoughts in the comments!

A missing tooth affects more than how you look. Here's what most people don't realize.When a tooth goes missing, it's ea...
07/28/2026

A missing tooth affects more than how you look. Here's what most people don't realize.

When a tooth goes missing, it's easy to think of it as a cosmetic problem — a gap in your smile. And that part is real. But there's more happening underneath.

Your teeth work as a team. When one is gone, the neighboring teeth slowly start to drift toward the space, and the tooth above or below it can shift too. Chewing changes. Over time, the bone that used to support that tooth can begin to shrink, because it's no longer being used.

None of this happens overnight — which is exactly why it's easy to put off. But the longer a gap goes unaddressed, the more the surrounding structure adapts around it.

The good news is that modern options — implants among them — can replace both the look and the function of a missing tooth, and stop that chain reaction before it goes further. If you've been living with a gap, or hiding one, it's worth a conversation about what's possible.

A healthy body begins with a healthy mouth.

Visit ForeverYoungDentistry.com to schedule a consultation.

Right now, hundreds of species of bacteria are living in your mouth — organized into a sticky film called biofilm. Here'...
07/28/2026

Right now, hundreds of species of bacteria are living in your mouth — organized into a sticky film called biofilm. Here's the part most people don't realize: the goal was never to wipe it all out. Plenty of it is normal, even protective. The trouble starts when the wrong bacteria take over — usually fed by sugar and left undisturbed — and the balance tips toward the kind of biofilm that drives cavities and gum disease. And a bad biofilm doesn't stay put; its bacteria and inflammation have been linked to health problems throughout the body. The reassuring part? This is something you can influence every single day. Brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings disrupt the harmful colonies before they take hold. It's not about perfection — it's about balance. A healthy body begins with a healthy mouth.

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39242 Dequindre Road, Suite 106
Sterling Heights, MI
48310

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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