Grinding your teeth while you sleep, biting your nail, nibbling on desktop items, or using your teeth to open packaging can potentially fracture one of your teeth. When this happens the severity of the damage can vary. The level of distress to the tooth and the tooth enamel will determine the course of treatment Dr. David Tapani recommends. Occasionally, a... read more »
Are you looking for the right smile restoration for you? If so, you have come to the right place! Here at MI Beautiful Smile in Davisburg, Michigan, we are happy to talk to you about dentures and how they can improve your smile and oral health. To help you learn more, we have provided you with some basic information on... read more »
A good night's sleep can provide you with a focused day, helping you to work hard and smile wide. Our dentist, Dr. David Tapani, wants you to have the fullest rest possible and, depending on the cause, may be able to help you with that. There is a condition called sleep apnea which happens when the tonsils, the tongue, or... read more »
If you have a missing tooth, you’ve probably know through experience how that impacts the looks of your smile, how you break down food differently, and even your pronunciation of various words. Wouldn’t you like your full smile back? Well, you can have it. MI Beautiful Smile in Davisburg, Michigan can give you a dental implant. Here are some things... read more »
Would you be surprised to hear that genetics impact practically every part of you? Even your height, weight, and eye color can be influenced by your genetics. However, did you know that your smile might also be impacted by your genes? Unfortunately, this could leave you more vulnerable to tooth decay than others, even if you care for your smile... read more »
Is your smile one dental bridge away from perfection once again? Dental bridges are an excellent tooth replacement service designed to improve your smile without affecting your gums. Unlike dentures, which run the risk of falling out when chewing, or dental implants, which require a sturdy jawbone to attach to, dental bridges are linked directly to other teeth in your... read more »
Is your smile capable of decay simply from the effects of father time? The constant wear and tear on your mouth from chewing and eating food can wear out your teeth and the joints in your jaw. However, that doesn’t mean your teeth will fall out when you are older, as daily habits such as brushing and flossing can keep... read more »
Dental bonding is a form of cosmetic dentistry that uses durable materials such as resin or porcelain to bond onto teeth with various types of tooth enamel damage. With dental bonding, you can save a damaged tooth from having to conceal it entirely with a dental crown, or even potentially one day being forced to remove it with a tooth... read more »
A chip can occur on one of your teeth from a myriad of sources. Nibbling on your fingernails, pens, pencils and chewing ice all pose a potential threat. You are even more likely to suffering a chipped tooth if you grind your teeth at night on a regular basis without the protection of a quality sleep guard. Without timely, professional... read more »
Dental infections were actually considered one of the most common causes of death before antibiotics were available to the public. However, there are a number of steps you can take to prevent or to deal with these different dental infections--and a few ways you can recognize these issues if they happen. Still, there are many other issues you may have... read more »