posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

Today, the doctor and our team at Oshtemo Family Dentistry, P.C. thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them. Q: What Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Oshtemo Family Dentistry, P.C. are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more

posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Oshtemo Read more