Posts tagged ‘lake orion mi dentist’

October 24, 2013

Lake Orion, MI Dentist: More Information about CEREC Technology

dental crowns Dental technology continues to change and improve each year, and one advancement is the introduction of CEREC technology. This state-of-the-art, in-office milling machine allows the dentist to create quality dental crowns, inlays, and onlays, so patients don’t have to wear a temporary crown. CEREC eliminates the need for a second visit to place a dental crown, because the crown is designed, fabricated, and placed in just one visit. Yet, is CEREC always the best choice for a crown? In some cases, a lab-made restoration is still the best choice.

Dr. Brad Greenfield, your Lake Orion, MI dentist, shares some additional information about the CEREC milling system in today’s blog post.

Is CEREC Always the Best Option?

CEREC-made crowns are beautiful, all-ceramic restorations. They’re durable, too, in addition to being convenient for busy patients. However, CEREC isn’t necessarily the best choice for all cases. One factor is color gradient.

CEREC crowns are manufactured from a single ceramic block placed within the milling machine. While restorations made from CEREC look almost natural, they lack the unique color gradient that natural teeth possess. Though this gradient is subtle, create talented dental ceramist can achieve the attractive nuance in a lab-made crown.

For molars, the color gradient factor isn’t an issue, since people don’t often see our back teeth. On front teeth, though, the subtle difference of a CEREC crown may seem obvious. As an experienced cosmetic dentist, Dr. Greenfield will advise you if he thinks you would be happier with a lab-made crown.

Pros to Using CEREC

Aside from the color gradient issue, CEREC offers a number of advantages for both the doctor and patient. These include:

  1. Custom-crafted dental crowns, inlays, and onlays take shape in just a few minutes.
  2. Wearing a temporary crown is no longer necessary.
  3. Since CEREC creates all-ceramic restorations, they’re ideal for patients with metal allergies who cannot wear all-metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns..

CEREC Technology is Available at Lake Orion Family Dentistry

If you’re curious about CEREC technology, ask Dr. Greenfield to explain what this milling system can do for you. Then, together, you can decide if a CEREC-made restoration is the best treatment option for your case. To schedule an appointment at our Lake Orion, MI dental practice, call (248) 693-6213. Also, visit our website to learn more about services, to access patient forms, and to review our smile gallery. We happily serve patients in Clarkston, Auburn Hills, Oxford, Rochester Hills, and neighboring communities.

October 21, 2013

Rochester Hills, MI Dentist: Bad Breath Reduction Advice

man with bad breathBad breath (or halitosis) is something that ails everyone—especially in the morning time. However, other than inevitable bad breath, patients can learn to minimize their bouts of halitosis by taking a few simple measures throughout the day.

Here, Dr. Brad Greenfield, your Rochester Hills, MI dentist shares some tips to reduce bad breath at any time.

Learn to Eliminate Bad Breath During the Day

  • Drink lots of water. A dry mouth is oftentimes the key culprit to bad breath. When your mouth is dry, this allows odor-causing oral bacteria to thrive. With an increased about of bacteria, you’re bound to have bad breath. To avoid this from happening, your Rochester Hills, MI dentist suggests drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
  • Rinse regularly. Eliminating lingering food particles is also essential in maintaining fresh breath. For this reason, dentists recommend rinsing your mouth a few times during the day. While patients can do this with mouthwash, using water works, too. However, if you choose to use mouthwash, an alcohol-free variety is best since those don’t cause a dry mouth.
  • Keep the salivary glands productive. With more saliva in your mouth, you’re less susceptible to developing halitosis, which is why maintaining your salivary glands active is important. Chewing gum or having a breath mint works wonders, just make sure to use the sugar-free types to ward off cavities. Additionally, patients can reap the same benefits from chewing mint or parsley leaves, which have been known for their breath freshening abilities.
  • Clean your teeth correctly. Completing a teeth cleaning regimen each day—specifically after each meal—removes food particles and eliminates bad breath. Thus, your Rochester Hills, MI dentist recommends brushing, flossing, even rinsing shortly after eating for improved breath.

Fresh Breath Tips from Lake Orion Family Dentistry

If you would like more information on how to maintain fresh breath throughout the day, talk to Dr. Greenfield. He can share more tips and tricks to ensure your breath isn’t affected by halitosis. To schedule an appointment with your Rochester Hills, MI dentist, call (248) 693-6213. Also, visit our website for services, patient forms, and smile gallery. We happily serve patients in Clarkston, Auburn Hills, Oxford, Lake Orion, and neighboring communities.

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