At Lakeview Dental Care located in Battle Creek, Michigan, Dr. Chilimigras and our team offer periodontal treatment for our patients who have gum disease. This is important, because if gingivitis--a mild form of gum disease--is left untreated, it can progress into periodontitis. While improved oral hygiene can often restore gum health while in the mild stage, once it advances it is much... read more »

When dental implants first came into regular use in the dental industry, they were primarily used to restore a single tooth that was extracted, or lost due to advanced tooth decay. As dental implant technology, has continued to evolve and grow in popularity, they can be used in multiple tooth restoration applications. If you have lost two or three teeth... read more »

Just about every science, profession or area of interest that you can imagine has its world records. And dentistry is no different. So, strictly for your wonder and entertainment, Lakeview Dental Care has gathered a notable list of world records that all pertain to dentistry or some aspect of oral health. Enjoy! Famous and Expensive Teeth for Sale Remember Napoléon... read more »

Are you having issues with a missing tooth or missing teeth? If so, dental implants might be the right choice for you. A natural tooth consists of white enamel and a supporting root that goes into the jawbone. A dental implant is a prosthetic replacement for a missing tooth, and it is surgically implanted into your jawbone. Dental implants are... read more »

A lot of people might think having teeth removed is the end to the journey of their oral hygiene worries. However, this is not the case. Many people do not know that in the first year after tooth loss there is a 25 percent decrease in the width of bone and an overall decrease in height over the next few... read more »

A dental bridge is an appliance that bridges the gap in your mouth that was created by one or more missing teeth. A normal or typical bridge consists of: two replacement teeth (one on each side of the gap) and false teeth. The teeth on the ends of the bridge are the supporting teeth called the abutments. These can be... read more »