Oral Health

Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing Michigan Bad breath can cause awkward and embarrassing situations. Also called halitosis, bad breath can happen to anyone, and it is usually caused by an overpopulation of bacteria in the mouth that happens because of poor oral hygiene. But bad breath can have other causes, too. Today, your favorite family […]

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

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Proper nutrition is important for both your overall wellness and your oral health. You have heard throughout your life how sugar can jeopardize your teeth, but there are other foods and drinks that can pose major threats to your teeth and gums, increasing your susceptibility to

Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI Have you ever heard the old saying of “gain a baby, lose a tooth”? It’s been said that a new mother loses at least one permanent tooth during a pregnancy, due to calcium levels in the mouth decreasing while the baby is being carried in the womb. We have good

Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI Now more than ever before, patients are using probiotics as a supplement to their regular diet to improve their health. Essentially good bacteria, probiotics can be taken orally like vitamins; they also can be found in certain foods, with yogurt being the most popular example. You probably know about probiotics

Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI People in the United States spend big money taking care of their teeth – $162 billion in 2021 on dental care, according to data compiled by the American Dental Association. The general rule of thumb for oral health is the same as overall health; it is better to spend a

Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI When a tooth is decayed beyond the ability for a filling to help, a dentist will likely recommend a root canal. Those two little words tend to send chills down people’s spines. Root canals have a bad reputation for being long, drawn-out, excruciating procedures. Let’s look today at what a

Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI The importance of good oral health cannot be overstated. A healthy mouth can sometimes be taken for granted, but anyone who’s ever had a toothache is acutely aware of how important a healthy, pain-free mouth is. A radiating smile is an important part of our appearance, and a healthy mouth

Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI Dental health care is an integral component of overall wellness for people of any age but particularly as we get older. Unfortunately, too often seniors neglect their oral health, which leads to serious health complications down the line. Retirement can create unique challenges when it comes to managing dental health

Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI Poor dental care has many drawbacks, some of which are more readily apparent than others. For example, one potential consequence of imperfectly maintained teeth is pain: poor dental care can lead to cavities (which can make teeth sensitive to hot, cold, and sweeteners) and inflamed gums. Teeth that are not