Premier Dental Center Blog
Read one of our blog posts below to learn more about a variety of dental topics. Please contact our Troy dentist today if you have any additional questions.
Cure Gingivitis With These 7 Simple Habits
You most likely have gingivitis if your gums are red, sore, and swollen. The good news is that you can cure gingivitis before it turns into permanent gum disease. The habits that we outline here are simple but powerful. When you...
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What is Dental Bonding?
Dr. Nazarian may recommend dental bonding if you have front teeth with small chips, cracks, or stains. Dental bonding may also be used to close small gaps between teeth in the “smile zone.” One of the main benefits of dental bonding...
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What to Do During a Dental Emergency
If you have a mild toothache, try flossing between the affected teeth. While this may seem like strange advice, it’s not uncommon to get pieces of food caught between the teeth. Once this happens, the food can exert pressure on your teeth and...
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 53,000 Americans will get oral or throat cancer this year. The good news is that Dr. Ara Nazarian provides oral cancer screenings to his patients so he can detect any abnormalities as soon as possible...
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Do I Really Need a Teeth Cleaning Every 6 Months?
We get it. Probably the last thing you want to do is schedule an appointment to get your teeth cleaned. But do your future self a favor and call the Premier Dental Center today. While it may seem inconvenient, a dental cleaning is one of your best...
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How Do You Stop a Toothache at Home?
First, we want to say that you should never ignore a toothache. Dental pain and sensitivity is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong and could indicate a deeper underlying problem with your oral health. If you feel a twinge of pain, call...
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3 Signs You Need Dental Implants
If you recently have lost one or more teeth, our dentist at Premier Dental Center may recommend dental implants. A dental implant is a titanium rod our Troy MI dentist surgically inserts into the jawbone. Over several months, the implant fuses with...
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How Do You Keep Your Teeth Strong as You Age?
Many people assume that gum disease and tooth loss are inevitable as they age. But what if we told you that you have the power to protect...
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What is Preventive Dentistry?
As the name suggests, the goal of preventive dentistry is to prevent oral health issues from emerging. These issues include tooth decay, gum...
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Dental Fillings vs. Crowns
Our dentist uses both dental fillings and crowns to restore teeth. But what procedure you need will depend on the extent of damage to the tooth...
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Why Do I Have Sensitive Teeth When It’s Cold?
Enamel is the protective, outermost layer of your tooth. Without enamel, there's nothing to shield the more sensitive layer of dentin underneath...
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What Happens During the Dental Crown Procedure?
The dental crown procedure takes one visit to our office. During your appointment, Dr. Ara Nazarian will file down your tooth and take digital dental...
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6 Tips: Your Wisdom Teeth Recovery Guide
Are you ready for your wisdom teeth removal? It can be intimidating or even scary, but with these wisdom teeth recovery tips from Premier Dental...
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How Does CAD/CAM Technology Work in Dentistry?
At Premier Dental Center, we don’t just use CBCT scans to make our dental implant procedures go smoothly. We also use CAD/CAM technology to custom...
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How Do Same-Day Implants Work?
If your teeth have become damaged beyond repair, whether due to wear, decay, or infection, dental implants can help. A dental implant is a type of dental restoration...
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What Are Maryland Bridges?
When teeth are missing due to oral trauma or congenital causes, dental implants are a great way to fill in those empty spaces. However, not every patient is a candidate for the dental...
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3 Ways to Replace Missing Teeth
If you’re missing one or more teeth, it’s worthwhile to look into your tooth replacement options. Replacing your missing teeth can allow you to eat, drink, and speak normally again, not to mention restoring the look of your smile...
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Signs Your Tooth is Infected
Are your teeth sensitive to hot and cold foods? Does it hurt to bite down when you chew? If so, you might have an infected, or abscessed, tooth. When you suspect you have a tooth infection, you'll want to schedule an appointment...
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How to Make Your Dental Veneers Last Longer
Porcelain veneers can drastically change the look of your smile. Yet, it’s important you take proper care of your veneers so they last for years to come. According to WebMD, dental veneers can last between 7 and 15 years when you practice...
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What Happens If You Don’t Replace Missing Teeth?
Your teeth are held in place by tooth roots, jawbone tissue, gums, and other teeth. Once you lose one tooth, your risk of further tooth loss increases significantly. Fortunately, our dental implant dentist can help you explore...
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Using CBCT Guided Surgery for Dental Implant Placement
Today, we are finding that more and more patients are presenting to the dental practice seeking tooth replacement with dental implants. The need for dental implants usually results from teeth that are severely decayed...
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Taking the Guesswork out of Dental Implant Treatment
I’ve been placing and restoring dental implants in my practice for more than 22 years and have been teaching implant techniques to colleagues for 17 years. During that time, every aspect of the dental implant procedure has evolved...
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What to Expect During a Teeth Cleaning?
It’s not uncommon for patients to feel anxious about sitting in the dentist’s chair. However, getting your teeth checked by a Troy dentist at Premier Dental Center every six months is the best way to safeguard your smile. If it’s been a while...
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What are Mini Dental Implants?
Don’t want to wait months for full-sized dental implants? Ask Dr. Nazarian if you’re a candidate for mini dental implants. Unlike their full-sized counterparts, mini implants don’t require as much healthy jawbone tissue to be placed. Many of our...
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants can help restore your smile when you’re missing a tooth or teeth. Many of our patients at Premier Dental Center want to learn more about our dental implant services when evaluating their tooth replacement options, and for...
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How Dental Implants Protect Your Oral Health
Missing teeth affect more than just your appearance. After you lose a tooth, you may have difficulty eating, speaking, or keeping the rest of your natural teeth. Once you lose one tooth, you’re at higher risk for losing more. After tooth extraction...
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Am I a Candidate for the Dental Implant Procedure?
Have you recently lost a tooth? If so, you may be interested in the dental implant procedure to help you smile with confidence. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root (typically made of titanium) that’s placed in your jaw to later support...
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5 Reasons to Get Porcelain Veneers
Do you ever hide your smile? Do you ever feel self-conscious about your front teeth? If so, it’s time to schedule an appointment with our Troy, MI veneers dentist. Veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells we’re able to bond to the fronts of your teeth.
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Are Dental Implants Better Than Dentures?
As a dental practice that offers both dental implants and dentures, we’re often asked about the best ways to replace missing teeth. The tooth replacement options you explore with our dentist will ultimately depend on on your oral health, budget, and personal preference.
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What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of teeth that show when you smile and talk. Whether you’re interested in whitening teeth or covering minor imperfections with porcelain veneers, you can trust our dentist for the best esthetic results.
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