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All children 12 and under with an appointment in August will receive a Kuras Dental backpack filled withschool supplies. Call to reserve your time today at 734-242-7120!

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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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 ...

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 ...

Having a beautiful smile is something that everyone desires, after all, it's a powerful tool that can help build your confidence! At Kuras Dental Health Associates, our goal is to help all of our patients achieve a healthy and beautiful smile; however this may not always seem accessible to all patients. This is why patients have begun taking dentistry and ...

Crooked or crowded teeth affect your appearance, but they also do a number on your self-esteem and even your dental health.

If you are thinking of correcting tooth misalignment, you have a lot to consider. Which treatment is right for you? How much will treatment impact your life?

At our Monroe, MI dental office, we offer ClearCorrect invisible braces, a short-term orthodontic ...

You have a lot going on, and sometimes dental care can sink to the bottom of your to-do list. Unfortunately, missing dental appointments can result in unpleasant results like periodontal disease.

Treating Gum Disease

If you are experiencing problems like tenderness, swollen gums, or gums that bleed when you brush, you most likely need periodontal treatment at our Monroe, MI dental office. ...

It may have happened to you – you get a cavity and try to ignore the pain. But part of you knows that this is wishful thinking and cavities do not go away without treatment.

The pain gets worse so you start taking ibuprofen. That helps for a while, but you finally reach a point where you just can’t bear it ...

Congratulations! You've decided to restore your tooth with a dental implant. In doing so, you've chosen the best tooth replacement dentistry has to offer. Now you need to know how to care for your dental implant in order to make the most of your new tooth. Here's more information about dental implants in Monroe.

What is a Dental Implant?

An implant is ...

Living with a missing tooth can be devastating to more than just your confidence and daily activities, it also has a huge impact on your oral health. Without a replacement tooth, your healthy remaining teeth will begin to shift into the open space left by your missing tooth. Without a root, your bone has nothing to support and keep it ...

Many people view trips to the dentist as a necessary evil, something we only do so our smiles look nice. As we get older and time inevitably takes its toll on our smile, some choose to see their dentist less often – or stop altogether!

Your family dentist in Monroe, MI wants you to know why this matters.

Oral Health – Beyond ...

With so many dental offices out there today, it can be difficult to find the right place for your family. We understand that families have busy schedules year-round, and we are proud to offer a wide array of services to meet the needs of the whole family in one stop. Here's some of the services that we offer: 

• CEREC Single-Visit Crowns: ...

Tooth extraction is the process of surgically removing a tooth from the bone completely. Your dentist will help you find the best option for replacement in the event of an extraction. Tooth extraction is required for a variety of conditions including: 

• Decayed teeth: Your dentist will try to treat a decayed tooth with a filling or root canal first, but if your ...

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought that your smile would look better with straighter teeth, you are not alone. More adults than ever are considering orthodontic treatment to improve the appearance and the health of their smiles.

Maybe you’ve heard of six month braces and wondered how such a thing was possible. After all, you probably remember teenagers ...

One of the best things you can do for the health of your teeth is to use more products with fluoride. It has been shown to be the most beneficial products in preventing tooth decay, while also making the enamel of your tooth stronger. While there are many products that have fluoride, such as tooth paste and mouthwash, ...

With the new dental technology being developed, dentists are now able to provide more efficient care to their patients. One of the new forms of dentistry that is being used in many dental offices are laser treatments. Laser services provide a more comfortable and precise treatment and can be used for several different procedures. At Kuras Dental, we ...