Monday 26 May 2014

Athletic Mouthguards Dentist

Your Jaw and Peak Athletic Performance
Athletic Mouthguard - Dentist Livonia MIProper alignment of the jaw is very important in maximizing your power and strength for athletic performance. We now offer our athletes Under Armour ArmourBite™, a custom-fitted mouthguard to increase your endurance, balance, strength, and overall power. Please ask us about this tool that will make a difference in your training and performance.

Many Americans participate in sports that can result in injury to or loss of teeth. This can be prevented with proper mouthguard protection. Over-the-counter mouthguards do not fit well and can make breathing difficult during exertion. Together with the American Dental Association, we recommend being fitted for and wearing a custom mouthguard for these sports:

Boxing, roller hockey, field hockey, gymnastics, skiing, handball, lacrosse, martial arts, surfing, racquetball, weight lifting, rugby, shotputting, skateboarding, skydiving, soccer, basketball, squash, football, volleyball, water polo, ice hockey, and wrestling.


Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101

 Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com 

Friday 23 May 2014

Top Dental Symptoms: Bleeding or Sore Gums

Bleeding or sore gums can be a sign of gingivitis, an early and reversible stage of gum disease, or simply the result of brushing too hard or starting a new flossing routine. If your gums bleed regularly, or enough to worry you, make an appointment with your dentist or physician, it could be a sign that something else is wrong.

Above article from: MouthHealthy.org


Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101

 Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com 

Monday 19 May 2014

Diabetes & Your Oral Health

Oral Hygiene Livonia MI
Are You Pre-Diabetic or Diabetic?
Did you know there is a link between untreated gum disease and diabetes? And that diabetes can worsen gum disease or gum disease can worsen diabetes? When your dental health is not at its best, it may interfere with your body’s ability to control your blood sugar levels. Not all dentists may be trained to assist you with this problem. With the specialized training we have received, you can be assured we can help you. Please call us for a complimentary consultation.


Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101

 Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com 

Friday 16 May 2014

Top Dental Symptoms: Sensitive Teeth

If your teeth hurt when you drink hot or cold beverages, you may have sensitive teeth. This can be the result of tooth decay, fractured teeth, worn fillings, gum disease, worn tooth enamel or an exposed tooth root due to gum recession. Treatment will depend on the source of sensitivity. If you’re concerned about the sensitivity of your teeth see your dentist for diagnosis and treatment options.

Above article from: MouthHealthy.org


Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101

 Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com 

Monday 12 May 2014

Dental Root Canal Treatment

Saving a Tooth from ExtractionDental Root Canal Treatment Dentist Livonia MI
Previously, having a damaged or infected tooth used to mean extraction. But with modern techniques in root canal therapy that has changed. In this procedure, a tooth is kept intact by removing the pulp within the tooth and replacing it with filling material. When root canals were first performed, they were painful and as a result it was a procedure that patients avoided. But with today’s anesthetics and technology, they are often painless. 



Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101

Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com 

Friday 9 May 2014

Top Dental Symptoms: Mouth Sores

Types of mouth sores include canker sores, cold sores, leukoplakia and candidiasis. They vary in their severity and causes. Mouth sores could be the symptom of a disease or disorder; infection from bacteria, viruses or fungus or result from irritation caused by braces, dentures or the sharp edge of a broken tooth or filling. Your dentist should examine any mouth sore that lasts a week or longer.

Above article from: MouthHealthy.org


Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101

 Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com