Blog - Dentist in North Muskegon, MI

Traditional Braces
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Braces. They conjure up images of unsightly headgear, hours and hours at the bathroom sink, and cumbersome retainers. However, today's orthodontic treatment from Dr. Monica Lakatos and Dr. Michelle Matheson Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read more
Why You Should Consider Invisalign
posted: Feb. 17, 2022.

Crooked or misaligned teeth can prevent you from feeling comfortable showing off your smile in public and can stop you from feeling comfortable in social situations. Invisalign is an easy Read more
Thanks to Invisalign®, you can have a perfect smile without metal wires or brackets!
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

When it comes to straightening your smile, our team at Northshore Dental Associates knows that having a mouth full of metal braces may not be your idea of fun. Luckily Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
What’s the advantage of Invisalign®?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

the doctor and our team know it is natural for you to feel some concern when you need to wear any type of dental device to correct a problem with Read more
Generic Clear Aligners vs. Invisalign®
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

You may have a talent for home repairs. You may be able to rebuild your computer. You may even be able to put together a whole room of furniture armed Read more
Eating and Invisalign®
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

One of the greatest advantages to using Invisalign is that it provides maximum results with minimal impact on your everyday life. Invisalign is comfortable, easy to insert, and simple to Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
New Year's Day Around the World
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more
How to Care for Your Invisalign® Aligners
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Is it possible to straighten the teeth without braces? Yes, it is. Welcome to the world of Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners are made from a clear, thermoplastic material that is Read more
Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more