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Most people will receive at least one dental filling during their lifetime. 

Even if you brush and floss your teeth thoroughly every day like clockwork, you likely will still need a filling at some point. Tooth decay can creep in when there is even the tiniest area of plaque or food debris in the mouth. If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort in or near a particular tooth, you should make a dental appointment right away.

Do Not Delay Treatment 

At our Monroe, MI dental office, we believe that treating tooth decay with dental fillings in a timely matter is one of the most important things you can do to care ...

Commonly viewed as the gold standard of tooth replacement, dental implants continue to improve as science continues to advance. Most of the latest research involves using CAD/CAM technology to place the dental implants optimally in the jawbone where they will have the best chance to integrate with the bone. This precise placement means that patients can enjoy better outcomes as success rates of dental implants continues to rise.

If you are considering dental implants as a tooth replacement option, contact our Monroe, MI practice to find out more. At Kuras Dental Health Associates, we will conduct an examination to determine whether you are a good candidate for dental implants.

Why Dental Implants?

When ...

With all of the recent research regarding the effect of sugar on your body, many people find themselves switching to alternative sweeteners to combat diabetes, weight gain, and even tooth decay. It’s best to talk to your dentist in Monroe, MI before settling on a sweetener based solely on the fact that it will be better for your teeth.

Coconut sugar, honey, and maple syrup all have one thing in common with cane and beet sugar – they are still sugar-containing foods that feed cavity-causing bacteria. Bacteria cause acidity within the mouth, which softens enamel. Once enamel becomes soft, a cavity has the potential to form.

Artificial Sweeteners and Health

Artificial sweeteners can ...

The adverse effects that tobacco has on your body are endless. From trouble with breathing to oral cancer, most of us realize that smoking or using tobacco products is harmful to our health. But there are actually many ways that tobacco impacts your oral health that may surprise you. Your dentist in Monroe, MI shares some examples.

Periodontal Health

Did you know that people who smoke or use tobacco products are more susceptible to lower immunity resulting in more infections?

Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues and bone that support your teeth, making smokers more likely to develop gum disease. Tobacco use makes it harder to heal from periodontal therapy since ...

When you are missing one or more teeth, it’s important to deal with the gap in your smile. If you let it go, you run the risk of your healthy teeth shifting and our bite changing, which can lead to losing more teeth.

One of the ways to bridge this gap is an artificial restoration called a dental bridge. Just as it sounds, it “bridges” the gap between two teeth. The most common way for a bridge to be placed is to attach it to the supporting teeth on either side of the space, or to attach it to dental crowns the same way.

Although a dental implant is generally considered the ...

There are plenty of reasons why your smile might not be as white as you’d like it to be. Age. Genetics. Lifestyle choices. But with today’s professional teeth whitening at your Monroe dentist, you can have a smile that is many shades brighter and whiter.

Kuras Dental Health Associates is pleased to offer our patients the Whitening for Life program. For a one-time enrollment fee of just $99, you can have a beautiful white smile for the rest of your life!

How the Whitening for Life Program Works

When you enroll in the program, you will get custom-made whitening trays and a tube of whitening gel. At your next appointment, you’ll ...