Author: PM Blogger

Feb25

Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening

A beautiful smile can light up a whole room. And since a smile is one of the very first things that other people notice, it can serve you well in any social setting.

If you’d like a brighter smile, professional teeth whitening from Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park can restore your natural beauty.

Everything from the foods we eat to the drinks we consume leave their mark on the surface of our teeth. Things like blueberries and red wine are especially known for leaving stains. Factor in the accumulation of plaque and tartar, and it’s easy to understand why teeth dull over time.

Having your teeth whitened professionally can be a huge boost for your self-confidence. You’ll look younger, and find it easier to make a positive impression on other people. This helps explain why teeth whitening is one of the most in-demand treatments in cosmetic dentistry.

You will love the results you will get from professional whitening. We offer in office Zoom!® whitening and professional home whitening, for your at-home convenience.

Teeth whitening at Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park is safe and effective. We’ve whitened the smiles of patients throughout Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI.  We also help with Invisalign clear braces, family dentistry, and other dental care needs. Please call our office for an appointment today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Feb18

When Style And Oral Health Collide

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, Oral Health

ZOOM Whitening in Comstock Park, MI

At Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI, we focus on cosmetic dentistry and patient-centered dental care. Today, we wanted to talk to you about the potential health benefits that cosmetic dentistry could bring you!

We know that the term ‘cosmetic’ might be fitting, but it can also be misleading. Most cosmetic dentistry procedures actually do double duty! They help you with the aesthetics of your smile and they also improve and maintain your dental health.

Our team has put together this simple list containing the health benefits of procedures that might seem, at first, to be purely cosmetic.

Oral Health Benefits

 

  • Zoom!® teeth whitening not only helps your smile shine brighter; it also helps keep your teeth healthy by removing stains. This strengthens your enamel and keeps your gums clean.
  • Porcelain veneers might be our most popular cosmetic option, but, in addition to the improvement of aesthetic smile consistency, they can protect the front of your teeth and create long-lasting, structural support for your jaw and teeth.
  • Invisalign® Clear Braces can correct smiles in need of some restructuring. In addition to giving you a red-carpet smile, these help keep your teeth and jaw lined-up and prevent overcrowding, allowing you to easily clean your teeth.
  • Chipped tooth repair can be crucial to your dental health. A cracked or broken tooth that has been repaired helps build a healthy oral ecosystem and keeps your other teeth healthy, too.

Cosmetic dentistry is where oral health and style combine. At Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI, we serve  patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, who come to us for these and other cosmetic options, as well as restorative and implant dentistry. Contact us today to find out how you can look and feel healthier!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

Feb11

Why Improve Your Smile?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health

oral health Comstock Park

Would you like to improve the appearance of your smile? With cosmetic dentistry from Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI, transforming your smile has never been easier.

Cosmetic dentistry is a term that refers to dental techniques that enhance the appearance of your smile. We can make teeth brighter, in better alignment with each other, or without the chips or cracks that have detracted from them for as long as you can remember. We can even replace a tooth that is missing with one that is indistinguishable from a natural tooth.

Cosmetic Dentistry Options

  • Teeth whitening: Professional teeth whitening surpasses any product you’ll find at the grocery store.  We offer both in office Zoom whitening and home whitening.
  • Porcelain veneers: Thin shells of porcelain are attached to the front of your teeth to brighten and cover imperfections like stains, chips, or gaps.
  • Clear braces: Invisalign® clear braces straighten teeth and can be removed for meals and when you brush/floss your teeth.
  • Dental implants: State-of-the-art dental implants are titanium posts that will fuse with bone in your jaw to form a solid support for an artificial tooth.

Cosmetic dentistry from Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI can transform your smile into something spectacular. Patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI also come to our office for chipped tooth repair, gum disease treatment, and much more! Contact us today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Jan28

5 Ways To Floss Daily

Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health

Since flossing is such a cornerstone of dental health, the team at Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI has some tips for our patients. We have put together a short list of ideas for unique times to floss, so you can keep working this crucial practice into your daily oral health routine!

5 UNIQUE TIMES TO FLOSS

  1. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the morning right after you brush. It can be satisfying to start the day with a clean slate!
  2. There’s never a better time than after lunch, before you go back to work.
  3. Before or after you exercise. Your oral health is just as important as your physical fitness. Keep some floss in your gym bag and give your teeth and gums some attention, along with the rest of your body.
  4. While watching Netflix, or the nightly news, is as good a time as any to give your teeth a quick floss. We recommend having floss picks handy to make it easy and quick!
  5. At the end of your day, before going to bed, is a great time to floss and remove food particles left throughout the day.

Along with brushing, flossing should be part of your daily routine. So should regular checkups at Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI. We offer complete general and cosmetic dentistry services that can make your smile shine! Satisfied patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI see us for chipped tooth repair, tooth-colored fillings, implant dentistry, and more. Contact us for an appointment today.

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

 

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Jan21

15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry

At Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI, we think that dental health is easier to navigate when information is widely available and directly transmitted. This is why our team has put together some interesting facts about your teeth.

We want our patients to love their own smile! What better way to start than outlining the many ways in which teeth are interesting? Here are fifteen things you might not know about them.

INTERESTING FACTS

  1. Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10.
  2. Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body!
  3. Your gum tissue is as vital as your teeth.
  4. On average, people spend about 38 days of their lives brushing their teeth.
  5. Fluoride is added to drinking water to keep everyone’s teeth healthy.
  6. Smiles are as unique as a fingerprint; nobody has the same set of teeth.
  7. The first toothbrushes humans used were twigs!
  8. Despite the similarities in make-up, teeth are not considered bones.
  9. The first official toothbrush commercial was made in 1938.
  10. If you brush your teeth twice a day, you are 33 percent more likely to avoid any dental conditions.
  11. The first dentists in recorded history emerged in Ancient Egypt and lived more than 5000 years ago.
  12. Right-handed adults will often chew with the right side of their mouth, and left-handed adults will chew with their left.
  13. Teeth are icebergs. Only two-thirds of your teeth are visible; the rest are hidden underneath your gum-line.
  14. You use four different types of teeth to eat: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
  15. Americans buy more than 15 million gallons of toothpaste every year.

At Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI, we want all of our patients to have clean and healthy teeth, along with beautiful smiles. But we also want them to share our passion for dental health. It is really one of the most interesting and important cornerstones of overall health. People from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI come to us for general and cosmetic dentistry services, including dental implants, veneers and Invisalign® clear braces. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan

 

Jan14

7 Steps For A Healthy Smile In Rockford, MI

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health

At Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI, we want all our patients to have the best dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures.

We know there are many of sources of information out there regarding dental health. For this reason, our trusted team has outlined 7 essential steps below, so you can stay informed on what is best for you!

ESSENTIAL STEPS

  1. Brush your teeth twice a day for a minimum of two minutes.
  2. Be sure to use an ADA approved toothpaste.
  3. Floss your teeth daily.
  4. Use products with fluoride.
  5. Wear a protective mouthguard when performing strenuous athletic activities.
  6. Keep your sugary snack/drink consumption to a minimum.
  7. Make sure to contact us to schedule regular check-ups.

At Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, MI we want all our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. From the moment you walk through the door, we are focused on providing a comfortable environment, and our experienced professionals are ready to answer any questions you might have. People from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI come to our office for cosmetic, implant and general dentistry. Schedule your next cleaning and checkup today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

Jan7

What To Expect From Your Dental Checkup

Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry

Along with your daily dental health routine, regular checkups at Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI are essential to maintaining good dental health and the peace of mind that comes with it.

For most patients, we recommend a checkup every six months. Sometimes we need to see a patient more often and sometimes less often. But twice a year is the norm.

Checkups are divided into two parts: the cleaning and the examination.

THE CLEANING

A Professional cleaning of your teeth is done by a hygienist and usually comes before the exam.

  • Teeth and gums are inspected
  • Built-up plaque and tartar are removed
  • Your teeth are polished

Plaque is a filmy, sticky layer of bacteria. You can remove it with daily brushing and flossing, but there may be hard-to-reach areas where some has remained. When it isn’t removed, plaque hardens into tartar. Tartar cannot be removed by brushing and flossing. It can only be removed with special tools, in a process called scaling.

THE EXAM

A dental examination is performed by the dentist. It involves your teeth and gums, as well as an inspection of the tongue, throat, face, head, and neck.

  • Teeth are inspected for cavities
  • Gums are inspected for any sign of gum disease
  • Tongue, throat, and head area are inspected for any signs of cancer

Any issues are usually addressed in a follow-up appointment.

Between checkups, it’s important to brush and floss every single day. Plaque is constantly forming on teeth, but if you remove it every day it shouldn’t cause you any problems.

At Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, MI we offer cosmetic, general, and implant dentistry. People from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI also come to us for Invisalign® orthodontics. Please call to schedule a cleaning and checkup today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

 

Dec3

Clear Braces: Undetectable!

Categories: Invisalign, Orthodontic Treatment

Invisalign clear braces are an ideal way to transform crooked teeth into a fabulous new smile, without the inconvenience of metal. Sound good? You can get them at Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park.

Clear braces use the same principle as conventional metal braces. They apply pressure to the teeth to gradually bring them into proper alignment.

The big difference is that Invisalign clear braces are made from a synthetic material that is completely safe and biocompatible. There are no metal brackets attached to your teeth. They’re also almost undetectable when you wear them, too!

The key is wearing a series of these aligners throughout the treatment period, which usually lasts from three to fifteen months. Each new aligner is slightly different from the previous one to keep enough pressure to move teeth in the right direction. You get a new aligner every week or two weeks depending on your treatment plan.

The real beauty of aligners is that they’re removeable. You can take them out at mealtime and to brush and floss your teeth. For best results, though, you must wear them at least 22 hours a day, including when you sleep.

Invisalign clear braces from Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park can give you the smile you’ve always wanted. We’ve improved the smiles of patients from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI, who also come to us for cosmetic and family dentistry. Call for an appointment today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

Jun25

The Many Benefits of Clear Braces

Categories: Invisalign

Invisalign clear braces like those available at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park have transformed the way we can straighten teeth. If you’re interested in braces that are more comfortable and manageable than conventional braces, give us a call.

Unlike conventional braces, clear braces are made of a clear synthetic material. Technically they aren’t even called braces, they are called aligners. A series of aligners are worn over a period of months. Each new aligner slightly changes the pressure on your teeth to bring them into proper alignment.

Aligners have a number of advantages over metal braces:

  • Nearly undetectable. Since they’re clear, people standing just a few feet away may not know you’re wearing them.
  • Removeable. You can pop your aligner out at mealtime, and to brush and floss.
  • Comfortable. Metal braces have drawbacks like abrasions inside the cheeks and getting food caught in the brackets when you eat. Clear braces? Not an issue.

Best of all, Invisalign clear braces from Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park deliver great results! Patients throughout Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI also come to our practice for dental implants, complete cosmetic dentistry, and much more. Schedule your next checkup with us today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

Jun18

Are Dental Implants Really Like Natural Teeth?

Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

Do dental implants really function like natural teeth? That question comes up at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, as patients weigh their tooth replacement options.

Dental implants may sound too good to be true, but they really do look and function like natural teeth.

We’ll use this space to describe exactly what dental implants are. First of all, a clarification: a dental implant is not, strictly speaking, a replacement tooth. An implant is really a titanium post that we insert into the jaw; the post is a support for the artificial tooth.

Implants are typically made of titanium, which is fully compatible with human bone. This is one of the great things about them: they completely fuse with the bone and become a part of the body. Cases of rejection are rare.

The implant acts as a substitute for the tooth root that was lost along with the natural tooth. One implant can support one artificial tooth, and several can support a bridge or full dental arch.

The process, on average, takes about six months, start-to-finish. Once it’s fully healed most patients can’t tell the difference between the implant and a natural tooth. They’ve got full biting and chewing power, and teeth that look as real as they function.

At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park we offer single tooth dental implants and implant-supported bridges and dentures. Patients throughout Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI are enjoying their benefits. They also come to our practice for clear braces from Invisalign, complete cosmetic dentistry, and much more. Schedule your next checkup with us today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321