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 […]
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & […]
We’ll Fix Your Cracked Tooth. Prevent the Next One.
In this message from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township, we begin with this scenario: you’re munching popcorn at the movies and bite down on an unpopped kernal. You hear a noise that makes your toes curl. Crack! You’ve cracked a tooth. It may […]
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of one, this post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township is for you. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. We see decay and gum disease far too often in teens. Possible […]
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
This message from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township is about tooth decay. Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types, but relatively few cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay mix with sugar to form a powerful […]
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In this post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township, we focus on critical behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a […]
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Are you suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? It won’t get better until you have one of our dentists take a look, at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township. Toothache pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket. Ignoring it won’t make it […]
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it over with. But Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township has a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always […]
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 […]