Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing Michigan The popularity of cosmetic dentistry has soared in recent years as more and more people want to erase years of age from their smile and face, giving their inner confidence a huge boost! But despite its popularity, several myths still surround the field of cosmetic dentistry. Today, Okemos’s own […]
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Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing Michigan Nothing can ruin your day like a toothache. Maybe it feels like a stabbing pain, a persistent throb or a dull ache. No matter what form the pain takes, once a toothache develops it can feel impossible to find relief. All toothaches have one thing in common; they need
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Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing Michigan You lost one of your permanent teeth and became tired of living with the gap in your smile and the limits on your ability to chew. When it comes to replacing a missing tooth in Okemos, the premier method in restorative dentistry is a dental implant. No other method
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Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing Michigan Turn on the TV, go online or pick up a magazine and you’ll see the same thing: celebrity after celebrity, all of whom have full sets of pearly-white, perfect-looking teeth. The fact that all those celebrities have beautiful smiles is not some mysterious coincidence or a statistical anomaly. In
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Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing Michigan For many people, a missing tooth is no more than a little problem, but for others, it could be a real blow to their self-esteem. The problem is that losing teeth can have physical, emotional, and psychological impacts on your health and well-being. Therefore, when you are fed up
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Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing Michigan We know we should floss at least once a day, but for many people, flossing does not rank highly on the priority list. And yet, multiple studies have found that approximately 20% of Americans do not floss at all. Today on the blog, Okemos’ favorite dentist Dr. Christine Tenaglia
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Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Traditional metal braces have been relied upon by dentists for decades as means to straight patient’s teeth and create attractive smiles. But not all patients are excited about having metal in their mouth, although may still have a strong desire to have perfectly aligned teeth. Enter the scene, Invisalign.
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Okemos Lansing East Lansing MI The latest data from the National Council of Aging estimates that more than 39 million adults in America live with obstructive sleep apnea. If you have been diagnosed with this sleep breathing disorder, you probably have been introduced to several treatment options. However, did you know that you can also
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Okemos Lansing East Lansing At Tenaglia Smiles, we prioritize not only the aesthetics of your smile but the overall health of your mouth. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition usually caused by mouth-breathing and can lead to serious dental issues. While we don’t generally give a lot of thought to saliva, it is Nature’s
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Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI Waking up every day already feeling tired before the day begins can have you wishing for an energy fix beyond your regular cup of joe. While a cup of coffee or other caffeinated beverage is safe to enjoy each morning, you shouldn’t rely on caffeine to get you through the
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