Tips on Choosing an Orthodontist in Oakland County
Orthodontists do more than cosmetic work, because crooked or crowded teeth, overbites and underbites often lead to gum disease, tooth decay and even tooth loss. Do you need help finding a top orthodontist in Oakland County, Michigan? General dentists often perform minor orthodontic treatments. Orthodontists like the team at Crescent Orthodontics are dental specialists. They […]
How Dairy Can Benefit Your Oral Health
Is dairy a regular part of your diet? If not, it should be provided that you are not lactose intolerant. According to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), regular consumption of dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt can actually lower your chances of contracting periodontal disease (gum disease). Gum disease is caused by […]
Tis the Season to Promote Good Oral Hygiene!!
With the holidays right around the corner, Dr. Ashley L. Reynolds of Crescent Orthodontics in South Lyon, MI, reminds you to keep in mind your and your family’s dental health. Oral hygiene aids make great stocking stuffers! Creative ideas can make maintaining good oral health fun with things like cupcake flavored dental floss, or with […]
Tips to Help Minimize White Spots While Wearing Braces
Every orthodontic patient with braces in South Lyon, MI, looks forward to the day their braces are removed and they can see their beautiful, unhindered smile! Unfortunately for some patients, there are white spots outlining the area where their braces once were. These white spots are known as demineralization and are a result of poor […]
Braces Are off, Time for Retainers!!!!
When it is time for your braces to be removed at Crescent Orthodontics in South Lyon, MI, the next step is a retainer! Retainers are used to hold the teeth in their beautiful new positions. Removable Retainers Removable retainers are very easy to use and care for and make brushing and flossing easier and more […]
Toothbrush Timeline 3500 BC – 2014
3500 BC Back in 3500 BC Egyptians and Babylonians would chew on the ends of sticks until the fibers of the wood formed a brush which was then used to clean their teeth. Subsequently Miswak, branches of the Salvadora persica tree, was discovered. The Salvadora persica branches have healing and antiseptic qualities, and studies show […]
