Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars (grinding teeth) to erupt from the gum. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. Not all people develop these teeth while others have from one to four. Though some people never experience ...
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Hi. I'm Dr. Larry Duffield, and today in the Royal Oak general dentistry blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your ...
Read MoreIn today's Duffield Dentistry blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. Larry Duffield and I want all expectant mothers in the Royal Oak area to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of ...
Read MoreMany Birmingham MI folks consider the myriad options available to stop the aging clock. Whether it is a surgical procedure, botox, hair implants, or a chemical peel, Royal Oak residents have countless choices to help them look more youthful. I am ...
Read MoreToday's Royal Oak children's dental blog focuses on the issue of caring for baby teeth. Why would you take care of something that's just going to fall out and be given to the tooth fairy? It's a good question and it has a even better ...
Read MoreSome Birmingham, MI and Royal Oak dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their ...
Read MoreFor years, Royal Oak parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future cosmetic dental problems for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these problems is a type of malocclusion called an open bite. An open bite occurs when the front ...
Read MoreMost Birmingham, MI residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some people in the Birmingham MI area who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth ...
Read MoreI have been creating spectacular smiles at my Royal Oak cosmetic dental practice since 1990. Each one of my Birmingham, MI area smile makeover clients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my ...
Read MoreHello Royal Oak friends! Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they're laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you ...
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