When it comes to maintaining your oral health, you always hear about the importance of scheduling routine cleanings and exams with your dentist about twice a year. Have you ever wondered why only twice? Does it apply to everyone? Or are there ...
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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 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 MoreMichigan is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local Royal Oak community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful Royal Oak smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local Royal ...
Read MoreMaintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Birmingham, MI residents. As your Dr., it's my job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy. Everyone in the Birmingham, MI knows that maintaining ...
Read MoreIf you are a worried Royal Oak resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you're are not alone. About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to ...
Read MoreImagine you are starting a new job in Royal Oak and meeting your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you ...
Read MoreMany dental patients in Birmingham MI and the surrounding areas may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It's true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in ...
Read MoreWisdom 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 ...
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 ...
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