Blog - Dentist in North Muskegon, MI

Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more
Oral Appliances To Prevent Teeth Grinding
posted: Nov. 29, 2021.

Multiple oral appliance options address and may prevent the damage that can be caused by teeth grinding. The most common option is to wear a mouthguard when you are asleep. Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Northshore Dental Associates, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the North Muskegon, Michigan Read more
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® Make You Smile
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Many adults and teens in our North Muskegon, Michigan office would love to have their teeth straightened but are unwilling to go through the long and often embarrassing process of Read more
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
The Clear Benefits of Invisalign®
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Straighter teeth is something many people desire. A nice smile is one of the most attractive things about a person. However, wearing a mouth full of braces for two, three, Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

the doctor, as well as our team at Northshore Dental Associates, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more
Whitening Teeth with Braces
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read more
More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our North Muskegon, Michigan office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you Read more
Are there foods that whiten teeth?
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read more
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more