The Sneaky Signs of Nighttime Teeth Grinding
Do you wake up with a sore jaw, a dull headache, or sensitive teeth? You might dismiss these as minor annoyances, but they could be subtle warnings from your body. These symptoms often point to a common but frequently overlooked condition: nighttime teeth grinding. At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry, Dr. Brittany McKinley-Holloway and our dedicated team […]
What to Look for in an Electric Toothbrush
When you’re buying an electric toothbrush, there are many things to consider. You want to purchase the right brush, right? Well, our dentist, Dr. McKinley-Holloway, is happy to help you do just that. If you choose the right electric toothbrush, you can be on your way toward a top-notch oral health and smile. When buying […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Mouthwash for Your Oral Health
Mouthwash is a handy tool that can help you have the top-notch oral health and smile you deserve. It’s best to rinse your mouth once a day as part of your oral hygiene routine. In order for this to be beneficial, you need to use the right mouthwash. To help you choose the right mouthwash […]
How to Care for an Infant’s Oral Health
Your child deserves a strong, healthy, and successful smile that can help them, eat, talk, and express emotion. This is why it’s important for you to keep your child’s teeth and gums in tip-top shape regularly. To help you do so, our dentist, Drs. Ray McKinley & Brittany McKinley-Holloway, has some tips and recommendations on […]
Your Age and Oral Health Are Connected
Did you know your age can affect the outcome of your oral health? Well, it’s true! No matter how old you are, you can suffer from to tooth decay and other oral health problems. That is why, our team here at McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township, is happy to talk to you about how […]
Are You Properly Protecting Your Toothbrush?
A toothbrush is probably your most important tool in your oral hygiene toolkit. This single item works hard to keep your smile clean and healthy. But it can only do this if you care for it properly, so you will want to keep it clean and in tip top condition. Because a toothbrush brush can harbor […]
Floss Away Your Tooth Decay
Did you know that dental floss is often the most overlooked part of a person’s oral hygiene habits? It’s true because people tend to think that brushing their teeth is enough to keep their teeth clean or they simply don’t leave themselves enough time for the extra two minutes of flossing per day that are […]
Reigning in Your Breath for Your Healthiest Smile
As the holidays steadily approach, is your breath preventing you from enjoying social activities and interacting with the people you love? If so, you are not alone. Issues with the breath are actually not uncommon, but they can make social interactions unnerving. The good news is, bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be readily […]
The Importance of Fluoride
We all want strong, healthy teeth. And, to be honest, our teeth start out pretty strong on their own. That is because they are covered in a layer of enamel, which is actually the strongest substance in the human body. It allows us to bite and chew all kinds of food with confidence, and protects […]
How to Properly Deal with Something Stuck Between your Teeth
It’s rather common for pieces of food like popcorn hulls, meat fibers, seeds and fruit peels to get stuck between your teeth. Your chances of getting something stuck between your teeth increase if you have a habit of chewing on fingernails, pencils and pencils. Small pieces can sometimes break off and get uncomfortably stuck! If […]