Periodontal (gum) disease is the infection of the tissues around your teeth. While the early stages of gum disease can be treated with a good clean from your dentist’s office, later stages can lead to more serious health problems if left ...
Read MoreBecause everyone’s teeth are different, the frequency of dental visits will vary between patients. While the American Dental Association recommends people with healthy teeth schedule an appointment every six months, a dentist may recommend you ...
Read MoreHi, I'm Dr. Larry Duffield, DDS. Most every day, I can be found at my Birmingham, MI area dental office treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk ...
Read MoreWisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the Birmingham community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your ...
Read MoreMalocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. TMJ and other jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Royal Oak general dentistry ...
Read MoreAre you considering a smile makeover? Are you skeptical of promises of a 'perfect smile' a 'celebrity smile' or 'a dazzling, youthful smile'? Let's talk about the most popular cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected in the ...
Read MoreHello friends of Duffield Dentistry. Welcome to my general dentistry blog. This site is for my patients and anyone in the Birmingham, MI area who doesn't have a regular cosmetic or family dentist. I invite you to call (248) 541-1388 to schedule an ...
Read MoreHi. 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 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 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 ...
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