At some point in your life, you've probably suffered from jaw or facial pain. It can be something as simple as a mild stressful point in your face, pain in and around your ears, severe tenderness with your jaw, headaches, earaches, or difficulties biting and chewing food. Because of the number of symptoms associated with jaw pain, it only goes... read more »

Do you ever feel ashamed of your smile? Do you wish for a smile that you can be proud of? If your teeth have aesthetic flaws, consider asking Dr. Todd A. Napieralski, Dr. Brian P. Wisniewski, & Dr. Jomana Shayota about dental bonding in Chelsea, Michigan. Why is it used? Dental bonding is often used to repair chipped teeth. Bonding... read more »

You deserve strong and healthy teeth and gums. Unfortunately, there are many things that attack your teeth and gums and harm them. These things are called smile enemies. It’s best to keep these enemies at bay so you can prevent dental issues and maintain a top-notch oral health. To help you do so, our dentists, Dr. Todd A. Napieralski, Dr.... read more »

Pregnancy comes with a whole set of hormonal changes, but what you may not know is that these hormones can affect your dental health. Brushing your teeth and consistently flossing can help you avoid any serious issues, but you may still be at risk for other issues. Here are a few serious changes concerning your teeth that you should to... read more »

Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease is a painful and dangerous gum condition that attacks the quality of your smile and can destroy your oral health over time. We want to help you understand how gum disease progresses so that you can take steps to protect your oral health from its effects. When plaque builds up on your teeth... read more »

At no point in time should you assume your oral health care is going along smoothly if there are any dental hazards in your way. Oral accidents and injuries are caused by numerous choices we make in our life, and several bad habits can cause potential tooth hazards that can seriously damage your teeth and gums. Thus, it is important... read more »

Dental trauma can sometimes be severe. If the event damages more than the tooth’s enamel layer and causes significant distress to the pulp or root, Drs. Napieralski, Wisniewski, and Shayota might be able to treat the problem with an emergency root canal. However, some severe dental traumas, such as a dental avulsion, or knocked out tooth, can cause so much... read more »

Do you chew gum regularly? If so, you could be helping your smile. That’s right—chewing gum can do more for you than keep your mouth busy. To teach you a little more about chewing gum in Chelsea, Michigan, our dentists are happy to share some chewing gum facts with you. -Sugar-free gum can help you prevent dental issues, like tooth... read more »

The teeth that appear in your smile can have a significant bearing on some of your facial expressions and your general sense of self-image. Cosmetic imperfections like chronic dental stains, mismatched fillings, and minor dental fractures can alter your smile’s appearance. In a situation like this, you should strongly consider scheduling a consultation appointment with dentists like Dr. Napieralski, Dr.... read more »

If you ever feel tired of flossing, it’s important to avoid giving up on the task. Although it might seem annoying, flossing between your teeth at least once a day is vital for a strong and successful oral health. Our dentists strongly encourage you to keep up on flossing because it can: -Remove plaque, and plaque acts quickly. Plaque is... read more »