Do You Eat a Smile-Healthy Diet?
Today’s article explains how specific foods and eating practices influence our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to attack enamel and initiate decay for people of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can dilute the effects of the sugars […]
The Tea And Teeth Question
Here’s a riddle from McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including tea. Over time, […]
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and […]
Dental Health: Don’t Leave The Party Early!
At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, we are busy ringing in the New Year, same as you. But we decided to take a break in order to remind any patients, potential or recurring, to brush, floss, and watch what they eat during […]
Are Dentures the Only Answer for Extensive Tooth Loss?
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and with proper home care and regular checkups at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, they can. But sometimes things go wrong, in spite of everyone’s best efforts. Dental implants are an ideal solution for […]
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
This message from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI is for anyone who is finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it, and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many […]
Dental Questions? We Have Answers!
At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, we strive for excellence in dentistry every day. Providing the best possible dental care goes beyond cleanings and exams. We like it when patients ask questions, because that tells us they are taking a strong interest […]
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of […]
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment
A lot of people have tooth sensitivity to one degree or another, causing them to avoid certain foods and beverages. If this sounds like you, please talk to us about it at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI. People with sensitive teeth are […]
Raise Your Dental IQ
There are simple things you can do every day to raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per […]