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Spring is coming, and that means spring sports and activities. Depending on the sport, you may need to get a mouthguard to protect your smile. The problem? Store-bought versions don’t fit that well. They can move when hit, which makes it less effective at protecting teeth, gums, jaw joints, and your neck. Call Highland Advanced Dental Care today at 248-329-3552 so you can get a custom mouthguard. ...

No doubt that you’ve heard about “fake news” a lot recently. Much of that comes from the internet where people can post and share incorrect information very easily. Are you even sure about the best way to lose weight or get an education anymore? For dentistry, one of the worst cases of this is saying fluoride is not good for you. This meme started a long time ago, but in the internet ...

These days, there are a lot of toothbrush options to choose from. One of these is the electric toothbrush. Does this help you clean your teeth and gums better? As you can see in this short video, this only works better than a regular toothbrush if you have some difficulty holding it and moving it around. An electric one is easier to handle. But they both do about the same job, as it really ...

While getting a filling is probably the most common dental treatment in the US, there are times when you might need more. Whether it’s a missing tooth or bad gum disease, you need to call Dr. LoCascio today at 248-329-3552 and schedule a visit. He is expertly trained in using oral surgery to correct your problems before they get even worse. These procedures are routine, but here are some oral ...

When you’re sleeping, you are rarely quiet. It’s normal to make some noises and even snore a bit. But if you are snoring most nights, then this could be a sign that you are suffering from sleep apnea. This is a serious condition that ruins your life by preventing you from getting the rest you need at night. If left untreated, it could lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure ...

There are many reasons why you might have crooked teeth as an adult. Your teeth never stop moving, so it’s possible they naturally got out of position. Some people didn’t have a drastic need for braces when they were a teenager, but by now, things have gotten worse. Either way, you’re left with a smile that looks unusual and can even be unhealthy. That’s why you need to call our ...

Although your teeth are covered in durable enamel, they can still get damaged. From a chipped tooth caused by playing hockey to replacing one that was knocked out, these problems can ruin your smile and dental health. And this is definitely one of those situations where ignoring the problems will only make things worse. But did you know dental crowns can be used to repair damaged teeth? Call ...

Although Valentine’s Day just passed, that doesn’t mean you can’t think about love. And when it comes to your smile, you deserve one that you love. After all, this is what you show people whenever you're happy. The last thing you need is to fear smiling! But what happens when your teeth and gums are crooked, stained, or damaged? It’s easy to feel like covering up your smile instead of ...

When it comes to your dental health, you have to worry about cavities, right? While definitely true, teeth are only one part of your smile. Your gums play a very important part in your dental health. Not only do they help a smile avoid looking “toothy”, they hold onto those teeth. That’s why gum disease is such a big problem. When harmful bacteria grow unchecked, they can easily ...