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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 ...

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 orthodontics into their own hands - literally!

DIY Dentistry

A rising trend of late is dentistry you do yourself, such as fake braces to align your teeth. There are even companies jumping on board this trend with plastic aligners they will send directly to your home. This is dangerous for many reasons.

Aligning ...

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 option that makes it easy to get the smile you want.

If you are on the fence about the type of treatment you want, here are three reasons to choose ClearCorrect.

1. You don’t want to spend years in orthodontic treatment. You know you want a better smile, but as an adult, you’re ...