Filtered Shelby Township Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Detroit residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it […]
The Link Between Gum Disease and Viral Infections
The pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a healthy immune system. Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The variation in the severity of COVID-19 illness is due, in part, to the strength of natural biological defenses. Of course, you may be wondering why we’re talking about […]
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist
Hello, friends of McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI! In today’s article, we are talking about nutrition. There is nothing that impacts your smile as much as your eating habits. Develop good eating habits and your dentist will smile down on you too. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with a sip of […]
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we fix all types of smile imperfections. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many men and women don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it corrected. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as […]
Oral Health During Pregnancy
Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious child can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your stamina during these vital months. It’s important to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also […]
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from biannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more convincing […]
Gummy Smile?
Many Shelby Township cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A […]
Total Tooth Restoration
Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves, baggy jeans, or a hat. Many lucky Shelby Township residents who have received smile makeovers at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole […]
How Do You Measure Success?
At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry, we are devoted to success. Our team’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in fantastic outcomes daily for our dentistry patients. Each team member at McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry shares Doctor McKinley ‘s passion for success. For many Shelby Township dental patients, success is a routine check-up that reveals healthy […]
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Detroit area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material […]