Preston Bown DDS

Preston Bown DDS Preston Bown DSS PC provides whole mouth health care in one convenient location in the White Lake area. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

We proudly serve the people of Whitehall, Montague and the surrounding communities with excellent and gentle dental care for your and your whole family. Most insurances accepted.

08/02/2018

Keep in mind that your health history can affect dental sedation techniques, so be sure to give your dentist all relevant information. The day of the procedure, it’s recommended that you stay hydrated and that you avoid driving or operating heavy machinery for 24 hours.

07/31/2018

Archaeologists have recovered artifacts dating back to 3000 B.C. that were used as primitive toothbrushes. The first type of toothbrush was nothing more than a twig that was chewed on and manipulated to remove food.

07/26/2018

Up to 20% (or even as high as 30%) of patients are afraid of the dentist. This is where a sedation dentist can help. They can give a patient a sedative to make the whole experience much more comfortable and much less painful.

07/24/2018

Toothbrushes first became common in England, France and Japan before mass production of the toothbrush reached the United States in 1885.

07/19/2018

It’s important to remember that lasers aren't appropriate for all types of dental procedures. Rest assured that we’ll be able to employ traditional methods when the laser isn’t appropriate for your situation.

07/17/2018

Yes, it’s true: George Washington had troublesome teeth. In 1773, surgeon-dentist John Baker traveled to Mount Vernon, where he stayed several days and removed a few of Washington’s teeth for the princely sum of £5.

07/12/2018

The components of the soft tissue laser can kill bacteria and activate the re-growth of tissues in the mouth. The carbon-dioxide laser minimizes damage to surrounding tissue, and removes tissue faster than the fiberoptic method.

07/10/2018

Did you know that the simple act of breathing can hurt when you have gingivitis? As softened bone and gums begin to pull away from the teeth, they leave your roots exposed and highly sensitive to air.

07/05/2018

While some people with jaw pain also tend to clench and grind their teeth, others who habitually clench their teeth never develop TMJ disorders. That’s why it’s important to check with a doctor if you suspect you may have a TMJ disorder.

07/03/2018

With the use of laser dentistry it can be an option to perform multiple procedures during the same appointment. One of the many reasons this is possible is due to the advantageous control of bleeding that laser surgery offers.

06/28/2018

Your dentist will discuss with you what will happen before, during and after any procedure. To help you understand what will happen, prepare questions in advance about the risks, benefits and any alternatives to the procedure you are discussing.

06/28/2018

According to the National Institutes of Health, “TMD should be treated like any other musculoskeletal complaint. If TMJ/TMD is left untreated, symptoms can worsen and extend far beyond the jaw and mouth area.”

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Whitehall, MI
49461

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm

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+12318948814

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