Posts by Dr. Gregory Mansour
Take A Bite Into These Fun Shark Tooth Facts
Shark Week 2020 is August 9th – 20th so we thought we’d shed a little light on these often-feared but amazing sea creatures. Sharks have many natural abilities when it comes to being masters of their habitat, like their keen sense of smell, but it’s a shark’s teeth that we most often think of as…
Read MoreSmoking & Your Dental Health
40 million U.S. adults smoke cigarettes, and about 4.7 million middle and high school students use at least one tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Each year, nearly half a million Americans die prematurely of smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, making tobacco use the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.…
Read MoreA Tooth By Any Other Name…
Teeth. We use them every day and work hard to keep them strong and healthy. Since we value each tooth so much, we thought a little refresher on dental terminology would be fun to remind us all of the different types of teeth, their role in how we eat, speak, and smile, and the other…
Read MoreQuestions on Invisalign Clear Aligners? We Have Answers
With over 8 million Invisalign patients, Invisalign is the world’s most popular and researched clear aligner orthodontic treatment. If you have been thinking about if Invisalign clear aligners might be the right choice for you, check out some of these frequently asked questions. How is Invisalign treatment different than other teeth straightening options? Invisalign treatment…
Read MoreHave Toothbrush, Will Travel! Make Sure Good Dental Habits Travel With You
Although vacations may look a little different this summer and maybe closer to home, it doesn’t mean an overnight at Grandma’s or a night out camping under the stars isn’t in the cards this year. Whenever we change our routine, it’s important to not forget our good dental habits in the process. Pack The Snacks…
Read MoreThumb Sucking & Your Child’s Teeth
When kids are little, they try to put pretty much everything in their mouths. At a young age, it’s just another way for them to explore and make sense of their world. Whether it be a chunky block, a pacifier, or a very handy thumb, sucking on something is an effective and easy way for…
Read MoreDental Idioms To Sink Your Teeth Into!
The English language has so many great, colorful expressions. But where did all these crazy sayings and odd analogies come from? We thought it would be fun to take a look at dental idioms. Idioms are phrases that have a figurative, or non-literal, meaning. They add a bit of flair to language and through repeated…
Read MoreSafety Procedures To Expect As We Welcome You Back!
We are so glad to welcome you back to our practice! The safety of our patients is our number one priority. Following the advice of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the Michigan Dental Association among others, we wanted to share with you some of the new safety procedures…
Read MoreWelcoming You Back!
Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your health and safety. Procedures To Keep You Safe AND Comfortable Infection control has always…
Read MoreWhat Qualifies As A Dental Emergency?
As we look forward to returning to a full level of dental services and continuing to provide for all of your dental healthcare needs, we would like to let you know we are currently seeing emergency patients on an appointment-only basis. Dental Concerns Due to the state of emergency for COVID-19, we are following strict safety guidelines at…
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