We’re lucky to live in a time where we’re constantly learning more about dental health and the best ways to take care of our teeth and gums. While there’s a lot of helpful information, there are still some common misconceptions about dental care that could negatively impact your dental health. Here are some of the...
Did you know that keeping up with your routine dental visits is one of the most important things you can do for your oral health? Keep reading to learn why you may want to think twice about pushing off your routine dentist visits. Prevention Much of dentistry is focused on prevention practices. During your routine...
Maintaining a healthy mouth means making sure that your teeth are clean and taking care of your gums! Keeping up with the health of your gums can prevent gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to keep your gums healthy! Here are a few proven methods of defense against gum...
Taking care of your teeth and gums is a lifelong commitment. One of the most important things you can do to keep your mouth healthy is to keep up with regular dental checkups. Maintaining your regular checkups helps your teeth stay clean and strong, and it allows us to monitor your teeth over long periods....
At Comprehensive Dentistry, we know that the dentist’s office can be a scary place. This is why we have made it our mission to provide high-quality dentistry that is more than just dental care. We care greatly about our customers, and we want to create a dentist experience that makes you excited to take care...
We understand that the dentist’s office may not be everyone’s favorite place. At Comprehensive Dentistry, we strive to make your dental care as enjoyable as possible! To help you feel more comfortable about your trips to our Ypsilanti, Michigan, dental practice, we have compiled a summary of what you can expect during your visit. Our...
Comprehensive Dentistry exists because of one extraordinary woman, Dr. Colleen Bullard. Dr. Bullard is the founder and president of our dental practice and an essential part of who we are! Keep reading to learn more about her background and what she does here at Comprehensive Dentistry. Before Comprehensive Dentistry Dr. Bullard is an accomplished scholar...
Brushing your teeth is probably a standard part of your daily routine, but chances are you aren’t following the American Dental Association’s guidelines for cleaning your teeth properly. The ADA currently recommends that you brush your teeth at least two times each day – preferably morning and night or anytime you eat foods containing sugar....
To adequately take care of your teeth, you should be flossing at least once daily in addition to your normal twice-a-day brushing. Some people tend to skip flossing for a variety of reasons, but one common reason is because it takes more time. Although once the flossing technique is mastered, it only adds an extra...
If you have just had your tooth extracted, you may be wondering if it is really necessary to replace that tooth, especially if the tooth is not immediately visible when you smile. However, your mouth is naturally accustomed to having a mouth full of teeth and choosing not to replace your lost tooth can have...
The human body is a nothing but a complicated biological machine. Over the millions of years of our evolutionary development, we have become one of the most complex and efficient of animals, and this biological wonderland can act in mysterious ways. Proper knowledge of these interconnected links, help doctors, and medical practitioners cure us of...
Want to live longer? Simply smile more. Or so says a recent study from Long University College that proved those who smile more live 35% longer than those who do not smile and often or as long. It takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown and exercising those muscles can play a...
