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Hi-Tech Dentistry

Waterford, MI

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Hi-Tech Dentistry Wins 2022 Best Dentistry Award

The Best Dentistry Awards judging panel honored Hi-Tech Dentistry with the 2022 Best Dentistry Award based on their outstanding service and patient satisfaction over the last year.

Competition for the award was high due to the businesses opening in the area, despite the downturn recently in commerce due to the pandemic. Several businesses stood out from the crowd, but Hi-Tech Dentistry came out on top.

Partnering with only the best businesses, The Best Dentistry Awards works with one winner in each major city throughout the country. This winner is selected annually and receives various perks including an exclusive business listing, a website badge, award certificate, social media graphics, and more.

The Best Dentistry Awards wishes the best for Hi-Tech Dentistry in 2022 and a sincere congratulations on their winning of this prestigious award.

Office is open

Dear Patient,
We are happy to announce that Hi-Tech Dentistry is reopening on June 1st to treat all of our patients. We hope that you and your family are safe and healthy. Everyone has been through a lot and is ready to start normal routines again. As we welcome you back to our office, we want to reassure you that your safe treatment here is our number one goal. We are following the most recent recommendations made by CDC, OSHA, and our professional organizations (ADA, MDA, AGD) to make changes to keep you, our other patients, and our staff safe.

Some changes include:

  • Our staff will ask you screening questions before your appointment.
  • We ask that everyone who enters the office wear a face covering or mask.
  • Please use hand sanitizer that we have available when you come into the office.
  • We have removed hard-to-disinfect items in the waiting room to make it easier to clean frequently during the day. Toy room will be closed.
  • We are allowing more time between appointments to manage social distancing between patients.
  • We will ask you to wait in your car instead of the waiting room. Please come into the office alone if possible.
  • We will take your temperature before your appointment.
  • You will see that all staff will be wearing masks.
  • There may be other changes as we try to keep social distancing to six feet.

We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. Please call our office at (248) 674-1500 if you have any questions or to make an appointment.

Thank you for being our patient. We’re happy to continue serving you, and can’t wait to see your smile!
Sincerely,
Tatyana Brayman DDS, FAGD and team at Hi-Tech Dentistry.

Happy Retirement Loreena!

Happy Retirement Loreena!

We’re really going to miss you!

Hope you’ll enjoy every moment of your retirement!

We already hear you singing this song….

Best wishes!

 

 

Happy Spring!

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Spring is here!  Time to open windows, dust away the cobwebs, and freshen your home!  But don’t forget your smile, spring cleaning is great for your mouth too!  Even with regular daily brushing and flossing, a routine cleaning at the dentist is an important part of a healthy spring routine.  We highly recommend twice-annual examination and cleaning, with x-rays as needed.  According to the Academy of General Dentistry, getting a professional cleaning at least twice a year has a significant impact on the quality of a person’s long-term oral health.

Here are a few tips for keeping your mouth healthy in between dental visits:

  •   Brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day
  •   Use a fluoridated toothpaste when brushing
  •   Floss your teeth everyday
  •   Use a soft bristled toothbrush
  •   Store your toothbrush upright
  •   Eat fruits and raw vegetables
  •   Chew sugarless gum with xylitol

Please call 248-674-1500 to schedule an appointment for your “spring”  cleaning!  We look forward to seeing you!

 

 

National Children’s Dental Health Month

It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month!

The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health month every February. Dental professionals nationwide observe this month in particular to increase awareness and promote healthy dental habits. Although largely preventable, tooth decay continues to be the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults.

We know that it is important to take good care of our children’s teeth. We also know that convincing our children to take care of their teeth can be quite a struggle! It is sometimes (or always) difficult to engage children in daily dental chores. Ever wonder whether it’s worth all the fuss to care for teeth that will soon fall out and be replaced by permanent teeth?

Yes…it’s worth all the fuss and struggles! Primary (baby) teeth matter! They help children speak more quickly and clearly, help children chew food easily and properly, hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth, and set the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles!

We can all help children have healthy smiles!

  • Encourage them to brush for two full minutes.  It is important that children have supervision and assistance until they are of an age where they can do it properly and consistently.
  • Remind them to brush twice a day.  Brushing after breakfast and just before bed are the best times for preventing bacteria growth from food.
  • Show them flossing can be fun!  Purchase fun, colorful “floss picks” for them.  Demonstrate and assist with flossing until children are able to floss properly.
  • Be persistent and motivating!  Healthy habits are difficult to form but worth the effort!
  • Encourage children to eat a healthy diet.  Healthy foods are not just good for your body but also your teeth.  Besides avoiding sweets, starchy foods are also ones to stay away from because those foods tend to stick to the teeth and turn into acid that decays the teeth.
  • Schedule regular dental visits.  Visiting your dentist twice a year is key to optimal oral health.  Dental cleanings remove plaque and debris that regular brushing and flossing missed and the exams allow the dentist to check for any dental issues you may not have noticed.

Allow this month of February remind us of the importance of our oral hygiene routines and eating habits.  Partner your homecare with regular dental visits to protect and improve your family’s oral health.

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Happy Halloween!

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Halloween can mean bags of free candy and a stockpile of sweets for the months to come.  Sweets can still be part of the Halloween fun as long as parents and caregivers help their children practice moderation and proper oral hygiene to keep their mouths healthy.

Here are a few tips to keep teeth healthy during Halloween and year-round.

**Eat candy and other sugary foods with meals or shortly after mealtime.  Saliva production increases during meals.  This helps cancel out acids produced by bacteria in your mouth and rinse away food particles.

**Avoid frequent snacking; it can increase your risk of cavities.  Avoid hard candy and other sweets that stay in your mouth for a long time.  How often you snack and the length of time sugary food is in your mouth play a role in tooth decay.

**Avoid sticky candies.  The stickier candies, like Swedish fish and taffy, take longer to get washed away by saliva, which increases the risk for tooth decay.

**Drink fluoridated water.  Fluoridated water can help prevent tooth decay.

**Best options for a sweet treat include sugar-free gum and dark chocolate.  Dark  chocolate contains antioxidants that can inhibit bacteria from sticking to the teeth.  Sugar-free gum made with xylitol promotes the growth of tooth-protective, non-acidic bacteria which can make it nearly impossible for bacteria and plaque to form.

**Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with a fluoridated toothpaste and floss daily.

Enjoy Halloween and all the sweet treats…sensibly.  When indulging in any kind of candy, drink plenty of water after eating the treat.  Swish the water around in the mouth to help dislodge particles that can get stuck and increase your risk of tooth decay.  And of course, regular visits with our staff at Hi-Tech Dentistry can help prevent problems from occurring and catch those that do occur early.