Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you when you walk into a room. If it’s been married by physical imperfections or significant staining problems, it can impact your self-confidence and leave you looking for cosmetic dental solutions. Here at our office, one of the most effective methods our dentists offer for restoring your smile is... read more »
Your routine dental checkup is designed to address the multiple aspects involved in maintaining good oral health. This also includes a basic cancer screening for any signs of oral and pharyngeal cancer. Early detection is important for treatment success. The American Dental Association reports that each year one in 92 adults are diagnosed with some form of oral or pharyngeal... read more »
Drs. Ferguson, Batra, and Smith routinely use fillings to repair small-to-modest-sized cavities. While they are effectively hardened or cemented into place with a powerful dental adhesive, no filling is impervious to the passage of time. In most cases, the older and larger a filling is, the more likely it is to develop a problem. If one of your fillings is... read more »
Do you want to keep your smile from harm this winter? If so, our Scott J. Ferguson, DDS team has a recommendation for you! Keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape while you participate in winter sports and activities can be tough, especially if they are high contact or dangerous. So, if you want to prevent oral injury, your... read more »
Everyone knows that a cavity is obviously something you don’t want in your teeth. They hurt, they hurt worse to get filled, and afterward, the appearance and integrity of your tooth is often compromised, although you can choose to get tooth-colored fillings these days. What most people aren’t aware of, though, are the potentially devastating effects cavities can have on... read more »
Are you interested in learning more about what you could to if you have a cavity or an injured tooth? There are several options you can consider. When you are deciding on the best option for your oral health, please don’t forget to consider the benefits of dental inlays and dental onlays. At times, a dental crown may be recommended... read more »
If you have a pair of dentures, it is important to follow proper handling and cleaning protocol with them at all times. Even though dentures are artificial, they can still be damaged, cracked, stained, or carry bacteria. It’s important to take as much care of your dentures as your mouth. Here are seven easy tips to help you: - Be... read more »
Dental checkups are extremely important. In fact, they’re so important that the American Dental Association recommends that you receive a checkup every six months. So, if you’re due for a dental cleaning and exam, we encourage you to call Scott J. Ferguson, DDS today at 810-985-3301 and schedule an appointment. When you come in to meet with Dr. Scott Ferguson,... read more »
If you’ve broken, chipped, or fractured a tooth, you don’t have to live with that imperfection in your smile forever. Thanks to the cosmetic dentistry options offered here at Scott J. Ferguson, DDS in Kimball, Michigan, you can have your smile restored to its former glory in a few short appointments. Some of the services we offer might be able... read more »
As you may know, it’s important for you to see your dentist regularly for professional dental cleanings. Regularly cleaning your teeth can help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, which lead to a number of issues if left untreated. You see, there are different types of dental cleanings that can be used to match a number of situations. For... read more »