Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township, it’s more an inconvenience than anything else. Some people, though, are resistant […]
Why Look For The Seal?
Here’s a reminder from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places […]
10 Terrific Tooth Tips
In addition to cleanings and checkups, Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township likes to share useful information to help you stay on top of your dental health. So without further introduction, here are some terrific tooth tips: If you have kids and your municipal […]
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. There are lots of nicknames for teeth, and that’s okay; we use them all the time, at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township. Whatever you call them, take good care of them so they last! Making time in […]
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Proper nutrition can benefit you in many ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township we ask: How often do you consider how your diet affects your […]
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
We fill a lot of cavities at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of […]
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
This post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township describes the difference between two common restorations, the inlay and the onlay. If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew, the surfaces of your molars may be damaged. One option for restoration is […]
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you think of healthy living? A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and a tossed salad? A cholesterol test that shows your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile free of cavities, Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant […]
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township we improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem […]