3 Critical Things You Didn’t Know About Kids’ Cavities

It’s time to think differently about childhood tooth decay. Unless you’ve been keeping up with the research (and who does?) you might have an incomplete understanding. Educating patients is one of our functions at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI. Here are three […]

Your Dental E.R.

It’s comforting to know that the hospital emergency department is open on evenings and weekends. If you have a medical emergency, there’s a team at the E.R. ready to help. It’s also reassuring to know that Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI is […]

Multi-Procedure Dental Visits Save Time And Hassle

If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider: CostIn […]

How Do You Measure Dental Success?

How do you measure dental success? A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, it could mean all those things and many more. For a child, […]

9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease

Unfortunately, gum disease is very common. It is also treatable, at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI. If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. Here are some […]

What Does Your Shelby Township Dentist Need To Know?

To maintain good dental health, we like our patients to visit us at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. This is the time to discuss any issues related to your dental health. Make sure to […]

Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste

In this post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, we’ll answer some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive aspect of toothpaste is to help with removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Vigorous […]

Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?

This post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are vital because they work […]

Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases

Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in American adults. At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township we take gum disease very seriously, and your should, too. What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, […]