Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby […]
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
In this post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township, we’ll get right to it. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good […]
Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, […]
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you wear dentures, you know that they are not an ideal solution for missing teeth. They can slip, cause gum irritation, bone loss, and leave you with an inability to taste food due to a covered palate. The good news? Implant-supported dentures from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & […]
Teeth: What Have They Done For You Lately?
In this blog post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township, we are going to explore the secret life of our teeth. The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. Their job […]
The Miracle Of Full Mouth Reconstruction
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth restoration is possible, here at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township. Unlike traditional removable dentures, complete mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into […]
Mouthwash Facts In Shelby Township
This post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township is all about mouthwash. Many people use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help control tooth decay. It should never be used as a substitute to brushing and flossing, though. We consider mouthwash an optional […]
Need An Implant? Nervous About Oral Surgery?
Are you thinking about getting a dental implant, but worried about the procedure? At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township, we get it. Here’s a plan to help you. Talk to us. Call now to schedule a consultation. If you’re nervous about implant surgery, […]
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township for semiannual dental checkups and cleanings can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times. But you may benefit in ways you never anticipated. A recent study showed that men and women who had their teeth professionally cleaned at […]
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. While some challenges that come with aging can’t be avoided, others can. At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, we help patients of […]