Enjoy a Brighter Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening in Flint, MI
January 8, 2016
This will likely come as no surprise, but teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dentistry service available. Even those patients who maintain the strictest oral hygiene routines notice staining and discoloration over time because the foods and drinks we consume every day are the main contributor to dental staining. While brushing, flossing, and twice a year professional cleanings go a long way to keeping teeth pearly white, patients who are interested in brightening their smiles may wish to consider professional teeth whitening. Our team offers custom teeth whitening plans to whiten smiles up to ten shades.
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Dental Crowns in Flint, MI
December 23, 2015
As a Flint, MI, dentist who places a premium on restoring smiles, Dr. Naik often recommends dental crowns, also called dental caps, for patients who have a tooth that is severely damaged. Whether for an adult or a child, a dental crown can be used to:
- Protect a tooth with a cavity too large to be saved by only a filling
- Preserve the integrity of a tooth that is threatened by one or more deep cracks
- Restore a tooth that is fractured or unusually worn down
- Hold a dental bridge in position
- Complete a dental implant procedure
- Rebuild a tooth that is misshaped
Dr. Naik will be able to determine if you are best served by having a dental crown. In most cases, she is able to create an all-porcelain crown that precisely matches the existing color of your smile.
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The Dentist Flint, MI Relies on Gives Nutrition Guidelines for Oral Health
November 13, 2015
The phrase, “you are what you eat,” or more correctly, “dis-moi ce que tu mange, je te dirai ce que tu es,” was coined in 1826 by Frenchmen, Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. The physician’s words have been used for more than a century to point to the biological imperative that oral and overall health are dictated in large part by nutrients absorbed from the food we eat. When it comes to oral health, food not only provides the nutrients necessary to maintain health, they can also be a delivery system for acids and sugars that damage teeth. Maintaining a balanced diet may be the difference between a lifetime of naturally beautiful smiles, and one filled with dental damage. Preventive dentistry appointments and at-home visits may not be enough to keep teeth healthy for patients who consume a high sugar or acidic diet.
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Don’t Fear a Root Canal with Endodontics Flint, MI Trusts
September 24, 2015
While root canals have gotten a bad reputation for being painful and unpleasant, the underlying cause of the pain is the root canal infection. Not the procedure. In fact, many patients who receive root canal treatment report feeling significant pain relief almost immediately after root canal therapy. If you’re experiencing pain you believe may be related to an infection of the root canal, call the Flint, MI dental team at the practice of Chitra P. Naik, DMD.
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Teeth Whitening Flint, MI, Smiles About
August 10, 2015
That’s it! You’ve decided that you’re not going to look in the mirror again and see those discolored and stained teeth mocking you. You’re going to have your teeth whitened. Great idea! However, there is one more decision to make: which convenient and effective teeth whitening system are you going to choose? Dr. Chitra P. Naik offers both in-office teeth whitening and at-home whitening, so patients in Flint, MI, are able to take advantage of this popular cosmetic dentistry treatment.
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