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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 12, 2024
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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The Connection Between Your Mouth and Your Heart
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 05, 2024
At Ann Arbor Implant and Periodontal Center. Mark D. Zahn DDS., MS., we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the
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My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 27, 2024
Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 20, 2024
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet
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Valentine's Day History
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Is Jawbone Loss Normal As We Age?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 06, 2024
Some bone changes are a normal part of aging. Bone density starts decreasing around the age of 30, hormonal changes affect bone strength as we grow older, and the mineral
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Diabetes and Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 30, 2024
Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise
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Eat Well, Heal Better after Periodontal Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 23, 2024
You’ve got periodontal surgery at our Ann Arbor, Michigan office coming up on your calendar and you’re prepared. The freezer is stocked with frozen yogurt, the fridge is filled with
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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 16, 2024
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of
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How to Prevent Dry Socket
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2024
When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to
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Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 02, 2024
If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put
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Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 26, 2023
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself.
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I’m on a diet and getting MORE cavities!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Health gurus rave about replacing unhealthy food choices with healthy ones in your diet. If you want to maintain your beautiful smile as well as your waistline, choose foods that
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What Makes a Periodontist Different from a General Dentist?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 12, 2023
Your regular dentist is a lot like your regular doctor. You see them both frequently for checkups and advice on maintaining your health. Your dentist is the one to visit
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Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 05, 2023
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is
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Floss? Sticks? Picks? Which Should You Choose?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 28, 2023
You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses
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