Each separate restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed in Royal Oak can address a specific dental problem. For example, a porcelain veneer can perfect the surface of a tooth that is discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth.

Some Royal Oak dental problems are more extensive and require a combination of procedures. Crown restoration combined with soft tissue grafts can restore a severely decayed tooth with the root exposed. A bone graft and dental implant can restore a missing tooth in an area where the jaw bone has receded. Invisible braces followed by tooth bleaching totally transforms a smile by straightening and whitening.

What is the difference between tooth bleaching and tooth whitening? Tooth whitening is the term for procedures which remove surface stains to restore the degree of natural lightness. Bleaching goes even further by lightening teeth beyond their natural shade. That’s right: you don’t have to resign yourself to yellow teeth even if they have been that way your whole life! The natural shade of your teeth, by the way, like your skin and hair color, is determined by genetics.

Some Royal Oak smiles have been gleaming for years by regular whitening. You can maintain the whiteness of your teeth just as you maintain your fitness level. (Of course it is a lot easier to make a quick visit to your Royal Oak dentist once a year for whitening touch-ups than sweating in a gym several times a week!)

We live in an age where severe dental problems can be permanently corrected. You don’t have to participate in a TV makeover show in Hollywood to access these premium cosmetic dental procedures. They are available right here in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Larry Duffield has the same advanced training and extensive experience as the dentists who keep the smiles of famous actors and musicians camera-ready.

Schedule a consultation with Larry Duffield DDS by calling 248-541-1388 to discover the perfect combination of procedures to achieve your ultimate smile.

Ill-fitting dentures cause more problems for denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking.

Unfortunately, many frustrated denture wearers in Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI have quit dining in restaurants or engaging in social activities because they are afraid their dentures will slip.

Dental implant procedures at Duffield Dentistry in Royal Oak are allowing former denture patients to re-engage in life.

Consider the advantages of implant anchored dentures:

• They are stable because the implant is anchored in the bone.
• Your denture is fixed, it will not move around in your mouth.
• They prevent bone loss that typically occurs when teeth are removed.
• They eliminate the necessity of regular denture relines.
• They do not irritate gums.
• No denture adhesive is required.

Our dental implant clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.

Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence?

If you want more information about dental implants, call to schedule an implant tooth consultation with Dr. Larry Duffield. Duffield Dentistry is located at 2009 Crooks Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073.

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Teeth whitening has become very popular in Royal Oak, MI as an easy way to change your smile with little effort and no pain.

Duffield Dentistry can help you understand your options for teeth whitening, and can help you understand the results you may expect from various teeth whitening options.

Over the counter whitening products can give varied results, with most customers feeling unhappy or dissatisfied.

Your professional dentist can help you whiten your teeth effectively, with professional results. If you are ready to try a teeth whitening product, please give us a call, or come into our dental practice, and let us share with you the options available and the results you should expect.

-Dr. Larry Duffield

Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI residents. As your Dentist, it’s my job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy. Everyone knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local dental practice for a dental cleaning is also necessary to keep watch for cavities and to help you maintain proper dental hygiene. We often forget that maintaining a healthy diet can also be beneficial for the health of your teeth.

A diet that includes foods that help your muscles and bones will also help you develop healthy gums and healthy teeth. Examples of local Birmingham, MI foods to include in your diet include foods rich in vitamin B such as breads and cereals. Foods rich in vitamin C, usually fruits and vegetables, help improve the health of your gums and prevent against periodontal disease. Zinc and magnesium are also good for the health of your teeth and are found in foods like lean beef, fish, and poultry.

All foods increase the production of saliva. Saliva is important to healthy teeth because it helps to maintain the pH balance in your mouth. Maintaining this balance helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. Foods high in fiber also encourage saliva production as does the chewing of sugar-free gum. Gum, however, can damage unhealthy teeth or pull out dental fillings, so always use caution when deciding whether to chew gum and which brand to chew.

Just as certain diet choices in the Birmingham, MI area can be beneficial to the health of your teeth, others can be detrimental. Foods and drinks that are high in sugars are more likely to form the acids that attack your teeth and result in decay. And while table sugar is often associated with the formation of cavities, other sugars such as glucose, fructose, and maltose are also causes, and are often found in juices and sodas. Limiting the consumption of sugars to mealtimes lessens the amount of time your healthy teeth are exposed.

Making good diet choices and limiting between meal sugar consumption can improve the health of your teeth and gums.

If you would like to learn how to better care for your healthy teeth in the Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI area, contact Duffield Dentistry for a dental exam. We would love to hear from you.

-Dr. Larry Duffield

Q: For Royal Oak residents: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive?

A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run.

Many Royal Oak dentistry clients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not a significant problem. In fact, some people in Birmingham or Royal Oak who have an abscessed tooth extracted are so glad the pain is gone that they forget that the extraction is not the solution. When a tooth is lost, the risk of losing the adjacent teeth increases dramatically.

Dr. David Scharf, a Board Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon and a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry says:

“Many times consumers will choose to replace a missing tooth with a removable partial denture because it is the least expensive option. In the long run however, removable partial dentures may be more costly due the loss of adjacent teeth and the need for future replacements. Many people opt to replace teeth with dental implants because they do not compromise the survival of the adjacent teeth.”

Dr. Scharf notes…

“With the price of gasoline and food soaring people try to cut back wherever they can. Unfortunately choosing the least expensive options for tooth replacement can have some very costly ramifications down the road.”

If you are missing a tooth, you may still be able to save the adjacent teeth if you receive an implant soon. A dental implant bonds chemically with the jaw bone and helps maintain its stability.

To schedule a dental implant consultation, call Szalai & Szalai DDS. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, we provide general dentistry for families in the Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI area.

Hello, I’m Dentist Dr. Larry Duffield. My dental practice is called Duffield Dentistry. We are located at 2009 Crooks Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073.

You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the Royal Oak area. Whether I am working with a Royal Oak or Birmingham, MI dental patient, having dinner at a restaurant, or attending a sporting event, I notice whether the people around me smile. Whenever I encounter someone with obvious tooth problems, I want to tell them about the cosmetic dentistry procedures that can completely transform their frown into a healthy and beautiful smile.

Are you one of those people who don’t want to show their teeth? I would love to talk to you about a smile makeover. Whatever your excuse is for not seeking dental treatment, I can discuss all of your concerns with you during a free consultation.

Perhaps the cost of Royal Oak cosmetic dentistry is holding you back. My very comfortable and friendly staff will be happy to talk to you about financing plans. It is important to remember that if your teeth are decayed, postponing treatment will cost more money in the long run. Filling a cavity is far more affordable dentistry than a root canal procedure or, in the case of an extracted tooth, a dental implant.

You can contact my office online at http://www.duffielddentistry.com. My Royal Oak dental website contains information about all the general, restorative and cosmetic services we provide.

I can transform your smile into one that you will want to show all the time!

Dr. Larry Duffield

Poorly aligned teeth? Think it takes forever for braces to straighten them? Think again. There are many new types of braces available in the Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI area. In some cases, teeth can be straightened in a few months and then, with braces off–a fantastic new smile.

If you are considering straightening your teeth, come into Duffield Dentistry in Royal Oak, MI for an orthodontic consultation. We can discuss the new types of invisible braces. Dr. Larry Duffield will explain the pros and cons of each type of teeth straightening system and recommend the most effective (and quickest!) system for your teeth.

The first things most adult teeth-straightening clients ask about are the newer systems, sometimes called clear braces and adult braces. Invisalign braces is one of the most popular alternative orthodontic systems in the Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI area. Many of our adult orthodontic patients have been embarrassed by their crooked teeth for many years and have developed a habit of covering their mouth when they smile. It is great to see them smiling confidently after they have completed treatment.

Younger clients usually have a different attitude about braces. They seem to consider braces more like a fashion accessory and are not afraid to show them off. Many teens are interested in color braces and colored rubber bands braces. During orthodontic consultations, they usually ask about the possibility of a clear retainer to maintain teeth alignment after their braces have done their job.

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Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums (Oral sedation, anyone?).

The first porcelain crown was used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Today, crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.

The most common types of crowns are:

• All-porcelain (ceramic)
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal
• Gold

The material used is determined by several factors. If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Dentist Dr. Larry Duffield. Duffield Dentistry is located at 2009 Crooks Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073. We have been serving clients in the Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI area for several years. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.

If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider:

Cost
In the long run, It is less expensive to do it all at once. At Duffield Dentistry in Royal Oak, we are able to complete several procedures in one visit. We know that complete smile transformations are a significant investment for most Royal Oak and Birmingham residents. We would be happy to discuss affordable dentistry financing options. Call us at 248-541-1388 to schedule a no-pressure consultation.

Time
With the latest materials and cosmetic dental techniques, healing times are shorter than ever before. However, some procedures such as bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, root canals, and dental implants often require a short healing period.

It is easier physically and psychologically to have the fewest possible visits to your Royal Oak cosmetic dentist. You should also consider how your dental visits and necessary healing periods will impact your employment and family life. You will have less down time if you receive several procedures at once.

Aesthetic Results
While we routinely achieve great outcomes when doing a smile makeover in steps, porcelain veneers are best fabricated in the same “batch” for the most precise color matching.

Duffied Dentistry
2009 Crooks Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-541-1388
http://www.duffielddentistry.com

The Royal Oak people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Royal Oak were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an experienced Michigan aesthetic dentist.

At Duffield Dentistry in Royal Oak, Dr. Larry Duffield provides the state-of-the-art procedures that deliver dazzling, flawless teeth for our cosmetic dentistry clients. We treat patients from 25 to 75. You are never too young or too old to improve your smile; but it will definitely make you feel younger!

Two common smile-killers are yellow enamel and chipped teeth.

Discolored Teeth

Few Royal Oak people have pearly white smiles that stay that way forever. Even with consistent brushing, flossing and regular dental cleanings, our teeth darken as we age. Fortunately, the most affordable Royal Oak cosmetic dentistry procedure is tooth whitening. Picture yourself with a celebrity-caliber smile. It is possible with safe and affordable teeth whitening at Duffield Dentistry.

Damaged Teeth

Our teeth work hard for us day after day, year after year. Sometimes they get chipped or cracked in the process. If you would like to fix your tooth flaws, schedule a consultation by calling Duffield Dentistry at 248-541-1388. We use porcelain veneers every day to remedy tooth trauma. Cosmetic bonding has been used with fabulous results for many years and bonding is usually a fraction of the price of a crown.

Ask Dr. Larry Duffield which of our Royal Oak cosmetic dentistry procedures can be completed in one appointment. How about a same-day smile makeover?

If you have never been eager to show your teeth when you smile or laugh, now is the time to change that. call Dr. Larry Duffield today to schedule a smile design consultation.