Don’t Put Off Your Next Dental Exam
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Shelby Township. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an essential practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, speak with us about dentures and dental implants.) At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, […]
Bad Breath Treatment at McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township, MI
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Brittany McKinley-Holloway of McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, a full-service dental office in Shelby Township, Michigan. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant, irritating, and potentially embarrassing condition. Masking Symptoms is Not a Cure Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that […]
Are You Watching For Cavities in Shelby Township?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These small holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few needed precautions from McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry, we can […]
A Noteworthy Dental Experience
When Doctor Brittany McKinley-Holloway walks into the room, you usually feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township, MI, we provide a wide range of services, including fillings, implants, and cleaning. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as critical as addressing cavities and taking care of implant […]
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. At Mckinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry, we believe in instilling good oral health habits early. For some of […]
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township wants to keep your enamel strong. Avoid doing these 11 things! 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Bone-in ribs and hard candy. 2. Chewing on hard possessions This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, discuss it […]
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Mckinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry wants all our Shelby Township patients to be informed about their oral health. Check out some dental facts below: Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as important as your teeth. Some prescription medications can increase your risk […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal About Your Oral Health?
Dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal problems in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, […]
Do Whitestrips Work?
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Shelby Township grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Detroit were whitening toothpaste and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore […]
When it Comes to Your Smile, Never Settle For Less
Don’t Settle for a Smile You Aren’t Happy With No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township, we have the solutions for your smile problems. Fixing Small Chips and Cracks Can Work Wonders You don’t have to live […]