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 […]
Happy Teeth Don’t Just Happen
Keeping your teeth clean is a critical part of maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the advantages of visiting us at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI is having a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits. Your Partner in […]
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
When you suddenly have to juggling a lot of issues, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through an intense family situation or have become the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany […]
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Your smile is important to you, and it’s important to us too at Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, since it’s our job to help keep it clean and healthy. We encourage all our patients, from newcomers to those who have been with […]
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
This post from Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI focuses on fluoride. What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is found in different foods as […]
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Shelby Township
Tooth decay is the single most common dental issue there is. Unlike a cut on your finger, a cavity will not heal itself. In a worst case scenario, an untreated cavity can lead to future problems, up to and including tooth loss. That’s why we stress regular brushing and flossing to all of our patients, […]
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with all your responsibilities. At Ray McKinley DDS & Brittany McKinley-Holloway DDS — McKinley General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Shelby Township MI, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s […]