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Dr. Hagelthorn Makes a Difference in the Dominican Republic
I am back after a wonderful week of serving the Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic. A group of 11 of us from Oakpointe Church (my church) joined with the mission organization Bold Hope during the week of May 19th through the 26th. We were able to see about...
Welcome to Our Newly Enhanced Dental Website!
We've redesigned our dental website to enhance your experience. Each of our five locations now has its own section, showcasing their staff, services, and unique community information. Visit these sections to see how we meet your specific needs. At LakeView Family...
Removing a Failed Dental Implant: What to Expect
If you have a dental implant that’s started to feel loose, uncomfortable, or is causing you pain, this may be a sign that it’s failing. Though dental implants have a success rate of around 95%, that doesn’t mean that failure is impossible. If this ever happens to you,...
6 Questions to Ask Before a Smile Makeover
Having a perfect smile is a seemingly unreachable goal for many people. Having gaps between your pearly whites, stained teeth, alignment issues, or other cosmetic issues can make you feel insecure. With so much room for improvement, that’s where smile makeovers come...
Can You Get Dental Implants with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Despite continual advancements in dentistry, tooth loss is still a common problem. 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. However, you can benefit from a nearly identical replica of your real teeth with dental implants. They have over a 95% success rate...
Dental Implants After Menopause: What You Need to Know
If you already have dental implants or are considering starting the process to achieve a brighter smile, you may be wondering how your oral health could be impacted by menopause. It can cause a number of changes in the body, including alterations to your teeth...
4 Cosmetic Dental Treatments’ Lifespans
Have you ever looked at your smile in a picture and wished it could be brighter, straighter, or more balanced? Don’t worry – there’s a solution: cosmetic dentistry. Teeth whitening, composite bonding, and veneers are just a few common smile-enhancing treatments that...
3 Signs Your Dental Veneers Need Replacement
You might hope your veneers will last a lifetime when you first get them. Once they’re on your teeth, they can feel so durable that you don’t think they can break. Plus, they look so smooth, white, and shiny during the initial placement — how could such material ever...
What Causes Gum Overgrowth and How Is It Corrected?
Imagine you are brushing your teeth one evening in front of your bathroom mirror and you suddenly notice something about yourself that may have been developing for some time. Perhaps seen as a purely aesthetic issue by some people, gum overgrowth in West Bloomfield...