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05/29/2026

The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first dental visit happen soon after the first tooth erupts — and no later than the first birthday.

Many parents wait until a child complains of pain or develops visible cavities, but dental problems can begin much earlier than most people realize.

Early dental visits help monitor oral development, identify signs of tooth decay, guide parents on feeding and brushing habits, and build healthy routines from the start.

Baby teeth are temporary, but they play a major role in chewing, speech development, jaw growth, and guiding permanent teeth into place.

Preventive dental care should begin early — not after problems appear.

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05/25/2026

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05/24/2026

Most people think wisdom teeth only become a problem when they hurt.

But impacted wisdom teeth can quietly damage the healthy tooth beside them long before any pain starts.

When a lower wisdom tooth grows sideways or gets stuck under the gums, it can trap bacteria and food between the teeth — creating an area that is extremely difficult to clean properly.

Over time, this can lead to cavities forming on the back side of the second molar, often hidden deep below the contact point.

A clinical study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry found that distal decay in the second molar occurred in about 1 in 4 cases involving impacted lower wisdom teeth. The risk was especially high when the wisdom tooth was horizontally impacted and touching the neighboring tooth near or below the gumline.

The dangerous part is that this damage can remain completely silent in the early stages.

Many patients discover the problem only after:
• deep decay develops
• food gets stuck constantly
• the second molar becomes painful
• root canal treatment is needed
• or the healthy tooth beside the wisdom tooth can no longer be saved

That’s why regular dental X-rays are important — especially if you still have impacted wisdom teeth.

Sometimes, the tooth that hurts the least can cause the most damage.

📄 Reference:
Marques J, et al. Impacted lower third molars and distal caries in the mandibular second molar. Is prophylactic removal of lower third molars justified? J Clin Exp Dent. 2017;9(6):e794-e798.

05/19/2026

A massive Danish study following more than 568,000 people found that children with severe tooth decay and gingivitis had a significantly higher risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) as adults — including heart attacks and ischemic stroke.

Researchers also found that persistently poor or worsening oral health during childhood was linked with even higher cardiovascular risk later in life.

This does NOT mean cavities directly “cause” heart disease.
But it adds to growing evidence that oral health and overall body health are deeply connected.

Possible mechanisms include chronic inflammation, oral bacteria entering the bloodstream, long-term immune system effects, and shared lifestyle and health risk factors.

This study highlights why prevention, early dental care, and healthy habits in childhood may have lifelong importance far beyond the mouth.

📄Study:
Nygaard N, D’Aiuto F, Belstrøm D, et al. Childhood oral health is associated with the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
International Journal of Cardiology (2026)

05/18/2026

Scientists have discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis — a major bacterium involved in gum disease — has been detected in the brains of some patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers believe toxins released by these bacteria may contribute to inflammation and protein changes linked to neurodegeneration. The study does not prove that gum disease causes Alzheimer’s, but it adds to growing evidence that oral health and brain health may be closely connected.

Inflamed or bleeding gums may allow harmful bacteria and inflammatory molecules to enter the bloodstream and potentially affect other organs over time.

Healthy gums are about more than protecting teeth. They may also play a role in long-term systemic health.

📚 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aau3333
Dominy SS, et al. Porphyromonas gingivalis in Alzheimer's disease brains: Evidence for disease causation and treatment with small-molecule inhibitors. Sci Adv. 2019

Happy Mother’s Day from Michigan Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! 🌸Today we celebrate all the amazing moms, grandmothers, st...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Michigan Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! 🌸
Today we celebrate all the amazing moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, and mother figures who brighten our lives with love, strength, and endless care. Thank you for everything you do every single day. Wishing you a beautiful day filled with smiles, laughter, and time with the people you love most. 💐🩷

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05/10/2026

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Dr. Katynski was out of the office last week where he attended the Michigan Dental Association Annual Session. During th...
05/04/2026

Dr. Katynski was out of the office last week where he attended the Michigan Dental Association Annual Session. During this conference, he received the distinguished honor of being inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy. This academy is an international honors society in the entire field of dentistry in which only 3% of dentists worldwide are invited into honoring the highest levels of leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the profession of dentistry. Dr. Katynski also spent multiple days and discussions to help advocate for changes within the Michigan Dental Association as a voting delegate and as President of the Macomb Dental Society. Both Dr. Katynski and his childhood dentist Dr. Newman who inspired Dr. Katynski to pursue dentistry as a profession completed their terms as acting presidents for the Macomb Dental Society and the Michigan Dental Association at the conclusion of this event. Both Dr. Katynski and Ashley spent the past few days learning through multiple CE courses, being inspired through various keynote speakers and learned ways to better serve the profession of dentistry, our dental team and our patients.

Dr. Katynski has been out of the office the last few days to help discuss and vote on key dental issues at the Michigan ...
05/01/2026

Dr. Katynski has been out of the office the last few days to help discuss and vote on key dental issues at the Michigan Dental Association Annual Session in Grand Rapids. After the first meeting of the house of delegates, he was able to grab a photo with other members of the Macomb Dental Society as well as the MDA President elect Dr. Mayberry.

04/30/2026

The office is closed today as Dr. Katynski is participating as a delegate at the Michigan Dental Association meeting in Grand Rapids as president of the Macomb Dental Society. We will be open again to see patients next week during our regular office hours.

In other news, our phone number 248-341-5330 is working again! Please do not hesitate to call, text, or email us.

04/27/2026

We are having phone issues converting to our new system. Please contact us at our temporary number #248-886-4431 until we reactivate our original number. Thanks for your patience at this time!

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