Gum Disease Can Sneak Up on You

At Gustafson and Morningstar Dentistry, we'll tell you it's easy to tell when you have a cavity; but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s important to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening!

Signs to watch for:

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent halitosis, or bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position

If you or your child is having these symptoms, schedule an appointment right away by calling Drs. Gustafson and Morningstar, serving Royal Oak, MI. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give you back a healthy mouth!

We look forward to seeing you!

Whiten Your Smile and Help a Child at Gustafson and Morningstar Dentistry

Dr. Gustafson and Dr. Morningstar are excited to announce that we're beginning our annual teeth whitening promotion. Whiten Your Smile and Help a Child helps patients make a difference in our Royal Oak community, while whitening their smile. During this promotion, your smile is whitened at a deeply discounted fee, and children get 100% of the money. Be sure to ask Gustafson and Morningstar Dentistry for more information about our teeth whitening promotion at your next appointment!

Getting Married? Smile Bright!

It’s winter, and it’s cold. But, believe it or not, there is a growing trend of brides choosing to tie the knot in the winter wonderland. If you are gearing up for a wedding this winter, consider matching that white dress to a perfectly white smile!

At Gustafson and Morningstar Dentistry we offer in-office tooth whitening for the bride, the groom, or the entire wedding party! You get the girls together to get their nails done, and now you can get them together to get their teeth done!

In-office whitening is the quickest, most effective way to achieve whiter teeth. Because we are dental professionals, we have the expertise to use higher percentages of whitening agents than the at-home systems allow. So you can get a brighter white, usually in just one visit!

Give us a ring and let us add some extra sparkle to your “I do”!

How to freshen bad breath, from Drs. Gustafson and Morningstar

Drs. Gustafson and Morningstar, your Royal Oak, MI dentists, recognize that many of our patients are concerned about bad breath, or halitosis. While some cases of bad breath are persistent (chronic bad breath), generally bad breath is transient, and can be prevented.

We recently came across this helpful video about bad breath and thought it was worth sharing with our patients. The video explains what might cause bad breath and some ways that it can be avoided. In most instances, bad breath can be prevented by practicing common oral hygiene techniques that you have probably heard us emphasize during a visit to Gustafson and Morningstar Dentistry, such as brushing and flossing daily.

Our office also carries the BreathRx line for those patients who are especially concerned about bad breath. Be sure to ask Drs. Gustafson and Morningstar for more information about BreathRx at your next appointment!