Name: Andrew G. Aretakis, DDS
Address: 1386 N. Main Street, Lapeer, MI, 48446, US
Telephone: 8106642235

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Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
posted: May 22, 2020.

For over a hundred years dental amalgam — a combination of silver, mercury, tin and other metals — has been an effective filling material for teeth damaged by decay. But Read more
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: May 12, 2020.

Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of Read more
How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
posted: May 02, 2020.

Straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic gear is a positive step toward a healthier and more attractive smile. You'll likely be pleased with your smile when they're removed.But Read more
Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
posted: Apr 22, 2020.

Although periodontal (gum) disease starts with the gums, the teeth may ultimately suffer. An infection can damage the gum attachment and supporting bone to the point that an affected tooth Read more
4 Things You Should be Doing to Maintain a Healthy Mouth
posted: Apr 12, 2020.

Regular dental visits are an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But it’s what goes on between those visits — daily hygiene and care — that are the Read more
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
posted: Apr 02, 2020.

According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of the Read more
There's New Hope for a Better Understanding of Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Mar 23, 2020.

Chronic jaw pain and limited jaw mobility are two common symptoms of a group of conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD or TMD). Several effective treatments have developed over Read more
Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
posted: Mar 13, 2020.

Orthodontics can produce an amazing smile transformation. With today’s advanced appliances and techniques even the most difficult malocclusions (bad bites) can be overcome. All of this innovation, however, depends on Read more
Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
posted: Mar 03, 2020.

While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult to Read more
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Feb 22, 2020.

Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was in Read more
Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
posted: Feb 12, 2020.

There are several reasons why dental implants are so popular. Perhaps the most important, though, is their longevity: if maintained properly implants can last for decades. However, they’re not indestructible—certain Read more
Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
posted: Feb 02, 2020.

As a saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” is no more appropriate than when you have something caught between your teeth. And humans, as inventive and creative as we Read more
Immediate Implants Help you Avoid Disruptions in Your Appearance
posted: Jan 23, 2020.

Dental implants are widely recognized as the best tooth replacement option available. For most people, though, it’s a long process: after a tooth is extracted the socket is allowed to Read more
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan 13, 2020.

If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, 40- Read more
Celebrating Paul Revere, Patriot and Dental Craftsman
posted: Jan 03, 2020.

While celebrating all that a new year brings, take a moment to remember the New Year's Day birthday of a true American patriot: the legendary Paul Revere. Ironically, he became Read more
A Clear Diagnosis of Jaw Pain is Needed to Determine the Right Treatment
posted: Dec 24, 2019.

A blow to the face can result in a variety of injuries to your jaws and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) that join the lower jaw to the skull. Only a Read more

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