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Prepare Your Smile for Summer Vacation with Cosmetic Dentistry from Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel

June 20, 2014

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The temperature’s on the rise and school is letting out for the summer; it’s time to get out for fun in the sun with family and friends for summer vacation! Is your smile ready for everything the season holds? At Mindy Salzberg-Siegel, DDS, PC in Clinton Township, MI, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel and her team offer a variety of general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry solutions that help ensure your smile’s health and radiance all year round. Now that summer is finally here, we’re ready to show you what a difference our services can make for you and your family!

To the Health and Beauty of Your Smile

Summer is undoubtedly a time to smile, laugh, and make lifelong memories with friends and family. Make sure that your smile shines its brightest with cosmetic dentistry treatments at our practice. Years of stains can be lifted in less time than ever before with our advanced teeth whitening treatments, and teeth marred by cracks, chips, or gaps can be quickly transformed with personalized porcelain veneers. We also offer Snap-On Smiles for an instantly revitalized appearance, as well as full smile makeovers to correct numerous problems efficiently and seamlessly.

In addition to providing a broad array of services aimed at improving the aesthetic appeal of your smile, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel offers a comprehensive menu of treatments and procedures that help maintain the health and vitality of your teeth and gums. Head out on vacation this summer with a smile that is as healthy as it is beautiful when you opt for a professional cleaning in our inviting Clinton Township office. What better way to start your vacation than with that coveted “just-from-the-dentist” clean feeling?

Schedule Your Visit Today

For more than 25 years, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel has provided families in and around Clinton Township, MI with superior dentistry services, charming chairside manner, and a warm, welcoming office atmosphere. Contact our office today to schedule your appointment, or if you have any questions about our extensive array of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry solutions. We happily welcome patients from throughout Clinton Township, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Macomb, and beyond. We look forward to seeing and treating your beautiful smile!

Get a Wedding-Ready Smile in No Time with Cosmetic Dentistry at Mindy Salzberg-Siegel, DDS, PC

March 26, 2014

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Wedding season is nearly upon us; is your smile truly ready for the big day? Whether you’re the bride, the groom, a member of the wedding party, or even an honored guest, you need to know that your smile is at its absolute best for the countless photos that will capture so many special moments on this day. At the Clinton Township, MI dental practice of Dr. Mindy Salzberg- Siegel, we believe that everyone deserves to enjoy a flawless, beautiful smile, especially on an occasion as important as this! Dr. Salzberg-Siegel offers a comprehensive array of advanced cosmetic dentistry services all under one roof, making it faster and easier than ever for you to achieve the wedding-ready smile of your dreams.

Beautiful Wedding Day Smiles for Summer Brides and Grooms

You’ve put countless hours of thought and preparation into the making of this single day, ensuring that everything is perfect down to the very last detail. Why shouldn’t your smile shine as brightly and beautifully as possible as well? With modern cosmetic dentistry treatments, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel helps happy, soon-to-be-wed couples discover their most perfect smiles, always customizing her services to best suit their needs and desired results. Our complete menu of cosmetic dental services includes:

Depending on your unique concerns and preferences, our team can recommend a treatment plan that not only brings out the best in your smile, but promotes an unmistakable sense of self-confidence, glamour, grace, and beauty. Don’t wait another moment to make your smile picture-perfect – call Dr. Salzberg-Siegel now and reserve your appointment with us today!

Smile with Confidence this Wedding Season!

For more than 25 years, our Clinton Township, MI office has been perfecting the smiles of the men, women, and children of our community and its surrounding areas, including Sterling Heights, Shelby, Mount Clemens, Fraser, throughout the greater Detroit area, and beyond. Contact our office today to find out how Dr. Salzberg-Siegel and her caring, professional team can transform your smile for the best with cosmetic dentistry services. We can’t wait to help make you look and feel as radiantly beautiful as you deserve.

Acid Reflux

February 24, 2014

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Q: I have noticed that my teeth are getting smaller. My dentist said I have enamel erosion. Can this be related to the heartburn I am experiencing?

A: Absolutely! Heartburn is known as many things. Acid reflux, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), occurs when the stomach contents flow back up through the esophagus. The stomach’s digestive juices contain acid, and people with this condition often can taste food or acidic fluid in the mouth. This stomach acid can damage your esophagus, leading to health complications like asthma, voice disorders, and Barrett’s Esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition. It can also dissolve enamel and promote tooth decay. The acid-producing bacteria present in the mouth break down the enamel, and the acidic environment caused by GERD decreases the saliva’s ability to neutralize the acid and remineralize the enamel surface. If you happen to be a person who suffers from bruxism (teeth grinding), wear on the chewing surfaces of your teeth is accelerated by the acidic environment.

There are many factors that contribute to GERD. Obesity, pregnancy, smoking, asthma medications, painkillers, antidepressants and antihistamines are a few.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from GERD:

  • A dry, chronic cough
  • Wheezing, asthma, and/or recurrent pneumonia
  • Nausea
  • Sore throat, hoarseness
  • Difficult or painful swallowing
  • Pain in the chest or upper abdomen
  • Dental erosion and bad breath

If these symptoms sound like something you have been experiencing, the good news is that it is treatable!  Your physician as well as your dentist can help you manage this disease and its consequences. Contact our office in Clinton Township today and talk to Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel to find out how to protect your teeth!

We Hope All Our Patients from Clinton Township and beyond are Enjoying the Holiday Season

December 3, 2013

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Thanksgiving is behind us, but the holiday season is far from over. From now until the end of the year, you can look forward to plenty of twinkling lights, decorated Christmas trees, and the joy that comes with sharing your time, and more, with family and friends.

Food is of course a major part of the holiday season. Everyone has a favorite holiday dish, that one special recipe that you have to have for Thanksgiving or for Christmas dinner. You’ll also find plenty of delicious desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth this time of year.

From all of us at Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel’s office, we want you to enjoy everything December has to offer, including those holiday favorites. There are many times throughout the year when it’s good to pass on seconds, but when you’re spending time with loved ones, you should enjoy the moment and who you’re with. Just for these few remaining weeks, give yourself permission to splurge a little.

Of course, splurging on seconds doesn’t mean putting aside your normal brushing and flossing routine. If anything, we need to be more vigilant during December when it comes to great home care. That’s especially true for parents of young children.

To help you and your little ones enjoy good oral health this month, see what the knowledgeable folks at Oral B have to say about caring for teeth when sweets are in abundance. Some of those tips include:

  • Make flossing more fun with special flossers decorated with a character your little one loves.
  • Limit how often and when your child consumes sweets.
  • Take advantage of the oral health benefits of dairy by serving your little one milk or cheese alongside treats.

Additionally, if you’ll be doing any baking this month, try substituting sugar for xylitol, a natural sweetener found in plant fibers. Xylitol reacts to the bacteria in our mouths differently than sugar does.

Do you want to schedule an early 2014 visit with Dr. Salzberg-Siegel? Call our Clinton Township office for an appointment. We’re happy to serve families from Sterling Heights, Macomb, Shelby Township, and nearby communities with excellent general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.

Dr. Salzberg-Siegel Prevent Halloween Cavities with CariFree

October 15, 2013

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Halloween is just weeks away. Children get excited about it, but so do adults. After all, who doesn’t like a little candy from time to time?

As fun as Halloween is, though, it’s important to remember how sugar affects teeth. While sugar itself doesn’t cause cavities, the interaction between sugar and certain bacteria does. When these two mix, they create an acidic environment that encourages decay and cavities. Children are especially at risk, because they’re just learning to brush.

Thankfully, with the products offered by CariFree, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel can help patients of all ages enjoy better protection from bacteria and decay. CariFree is an innovative system designed to stop tooth decay before it starts.

How Does CariFree work?

CariFree works by promoting remineralization. When our teeth decay, the protective layer of enamel on the outside weakens. Remineralization is about strengthening enamel with the minerals it needs to stand up against bacteria and acid.

During your family’s visits to our Clinton Township office, we can determine you and your child’s risk for decay with a quick, painless test. First, we’ll swab your teeth to collect a small amount of plaque. Looking at your sample will help us determine how many cavity-causing bacteria are in your mouth. If you or your child has a high level of bacteria or is at risk for developing a cavity, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel will recommend a treatment plan with one or more CariFree products, plus nutritional advice. We may even recommend a general and restorative dental service.

Of course, we want our patients to have a good time on Halloween, so don’t feel guilty about enjoying a few pieces of candy—just remember to brush and floss afterwards. You may also want to substitute traditional candy for candy sweetened with xylitol. This naturally-occurring sweetener doesn’t react with bacteria the way normal sugar does. As a result, your family and your friends in the community can still have fun this Halloween without putting your oral health at risk.

Would you like to have your family tested for cavities and bacteria before or after Halloween? Call Dr. Salzberg-Siegel’s Clinton Township office for an appointment. We serve patients from Sterling Heights, Macomb, Shelby Township, and all surrounding areas.

Better Care through Continuing Education

September 16, 2013

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Completing dental school is a doctor’s first step in providing great care to patients, but it’s not the only step. Staying up to date on the latest techniques and tools is also important. With every new advance in dentistry, care becomes more comfortable, precise, and efficient.
As your Clinton Township dentist, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel is committed to staying abreast of the newest changes within dentistry. To that end, she recently completed her studies with the prestigious Kois Center in Seattle, Washington, an experience she calls one of the most challenging and rewarding of her career.
The Kois Center’s comprehensive, nine course program covers all aspects of dental care through a combination of lectures and hands-on experience, for a total of 200 hours of intensive learning. Through her studies, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel has learned how to better integrate state-of-the-art care into her Clinton Township practice.
“The training that I received at the Kois Center has transformed the way I practice,” Dr. Salzberg-Siegel said, following her completion of the program.” “It is now possible to change the lives of my patients by eliminating pain, enhancing their ability to chew and improve their appearance in a predictable fashion.”

It takes detailed treatment strategies to deliver truly one of a kind care. Dr. Salzberg-Siegel offers exactly that through personalized plans that include full mouth reconstruction, implant tooth replacement, bite reconstructions, and smile makeovers. All of this is on top of her other great preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services.
To learn more about the Kois Center, visit their website. There, you’ll find testimonials, information about their courses, and more.
To Dr. Salzberg-Siegel about creating a healthy smile with any combination of our services, give us a call to reserve a consultation. Dr. Salzberg-Siegel brings great compassion and knowledge to every patient’s situation. Find out how we can help you today.

Spring Has Sprung and the Bacteria Are Blooming

May 10, 2013

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Every year, the warmer temperatures of spring signal the start of something new—fresh flowers, green grass, and refreshing rainfall. Not everything comes just once a year though.

When it comes to your smile, the bacteria in your mouth are always blooming (which the ADA talks about here). Two kinds in particular are responsible for a common dental problem like cavities: Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus. Fueled by sugar and other carbs, these bacteria multiply, triggering the demineralization of tooth enamel and causing cavities.

Keep Your Smile Healthy with a Regular Home Care Routine

To control these bacteria, and the resulting decay, one of the best things you can do is maintain a regular home care routine.  We recommend brushing twice a day, flossing at least once, and using a trusted antibacterial or fluoride mouthwash.

As effective as this routine can be, though, it can be undermined by not brushing for at least two minutes. Toothbrushes from Sonicare make this easy with a two-minute timer, while some children’s brushes are designed to play a song for two minutes, giving your son or daughter a fun way to brush for the recommended amount of time.

Flossing may not seem that important compared to brushing, but it is. Flossing helps you remove food particles from between teeth. When these particles aren’t removed, they’ll break down over time, leading to an increased risk of gum disease and decay

Regular Visits for Yourself and Your Family

In addition to brushing and flossing at home, regular visits are also important. We recommend seeing Dr. Salzberg-Siegel twice a year for an oral exam and professional cleaning. We can also use products like CariFree and Oxyfresh to provide more comprehensive care. CariFree measures the amount of cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth while Oxyfresh targets the sulphur compounds that cause bad breath.

On top of all this, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel can also advise you on how to set a good example for your child at home. One way is by making it a point to brush together until your child is old enough to brush on his or her own.

Is It Time for Your Family’s Next Checkup?

To schedule a routine visit for yourself or your child, call our Clinton Township dental office. During your visit Dr. Salzberg-Siegel can talk to you about your home care routine and can recommend changes or improvements if need be. Our office serves patients from communities all around Clinton Township.

Let’s Keep Our New Year’s Resolutions to Get Healthy!

April 3, 2013

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For many of us, we have the best intentions to make lifestyle changes when a new year begins. As the days, weeks and months pass by it is easy to break this promise we make to ourselves. It is so important to remember the consequences of doing this can be life-changing.
We are here to help you get back on track! One way that you can gain motivation, insight and accountability is by using Smartphone apps. Your plan is then always with you giving alerts and tips throughout your busy day. Here are some suggestions from Dr. Oz and his colleagues as to some of the best apps to try: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/health-apps-work-pt-1

Healthy eating, daily workouts, and getting an annual physical are all good ways to help your physical and mental well-being. One of the most important areas of your body, your mouth, is often overlooked in this process. Often times this missing link is the key in getting many systemic health issues under control.

As recently reported by the Journal of Dental Research and the CDC, close to half of American adults have some form of gum disease. At the Clinton Township dental office of Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel, we offer several effective forms of periodontal therapy to help you restore your oral health. Scaling and Root Planing, Arestin antibiotic placement and Peridex Medicated Irrigation are only a few of the methods used to help with Periodontal disease.

Not only will this type of oral health check up improve your overall health, but give some insight into causes of bad breath that others may not be telling you about. The Oxyfresh Fresh Breath System is offered by dental professionals to assist in eliminating bad mouth odors by breaking down volatile sulphur compounds in the mouth. This almost tasteless rinse can help fight bad breath and help you feel fresh throughout the entire day. Please call our office to find out how Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel can help 586-416-1444.

Use Your Dental Benefits This Holiday Season Before They Expire

November 26, 2012

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A lot goes into preparing for the holidays. A list of everything you have to do might include buying presents, making travel plans,  preparing the house for visitors, holiday decorating, and a lot more.

One thing that can get left off that list, though, is a dental checkup and tooth cleaning at Dr. Salzberg-Siegel’s Clinton Township dental office. The most obvious reason for including a dental checkup and tooth cleaning appointment in your plans is that they help you support your overall health and wellbeing.

What do we mean by that?

We mean that not only does your oral health benefit, but so does your entire body. That’s something Dr. Salzberg-Siegel wants all of her Michigan patients to enjoy.

A less obvious, but still important reason, for a holiday dental checkup and tooth cleaning is that appointments like those help you use your dental benefits. For most people, the end of the year means that dental benefits will be reset at the start of the next year. That means your annual deductible will be back at square one, just like your annual maximum.

Your annual maximum is what your insurance company will pay for. If you still have any of your annual maximum left, that’s money you’ll lose at the start of 2013. Don’t let that happen. Take advantage of the help your dental benefits can give you by scheduling a visit with Dr. Salzberg-Siegel between now and the end of the year.

At our Clinton Township dental office in Michigan, you’ll find a compassionate, experienced team ready to help you with all aspects of your oral health. More than just your smile will benefit—your overall health and wellbeing will too. To learn more about the connection between your smile and your overall health and wellbeing, take a look at this video:

If you live in Clinton Township, or elsewhere in Michigan, our dental office is ready to help you restore your oral health. Call us today to reserve an appointment. And let us know in the comments section what you’re doing this holiday season to keep your smile clean, healthy, and beautiful.

With Another School Year around the Corner, Have You Scheduled Your Child’s Back-to-School Visit?

August 4, 2012

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It seems like August just started, but already parents everywhere are getting their kids ready for a new school year. That means shopping for new clothes, stocking up on pens, paper, and binders, and looking for a sturdy new backpack.

With everything that’s going on, though, what can easily get left out of all this is something that is really quite important: a back-to-school dental visit with Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel.

The reason back-to-school dental visits are so important is that the school year, which for a lot of students runs from August through May, is a hectic time for parents and children. Not only is there homework for kids to keep up with, there are also extracurricular activities like sports, theater, and band. Finding the time for a dental exam in between all that can be difficult, which is why it’s better to do it now than put it off till later.

What happens during a back-to-school dental visit?

First, Dr. Salzberg-Siegel will check for signs of common oral health problems, like cavities or gum disease. These are issues that should be treated sooner rather than later, when treatment will be more conservative and more comfortable.

Our Clinton Township team isn’t just interested in helping young patients treat problems, though. We’re also concerned about prevention. During the second part of your child’s back-to-school visit, we’ll take steps to prevent these common oral health problems through a professional cleaning, in addition to recommending home care tips, and, if we need to, discussing treatment options.

Are you ready to schedule your child’s back-to-school visit with Dr. Salzberg-Siegel? Call our Clinton Township dental office today. We’re proud to have been serving our community with great family dental care for more than 25 years.

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