What is oil pulling? Claiming everything from whiter teeth and healthier gums to decreased body aches and pains, oil pulling is the latest trend in DIY detox therapies. Newly popular among celebrities and lovers of natural health and wellness, oil pulling is a hygiene practice that actually dates back centuries through the Indian medical tradition […]
Continue Reading »You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all of that effort has left you hungry! The question is: what can you eat after having dental work done? For some of us, it’s nostalgic to remember having a […]
Continue Reading »So you’re missing a tooth—or a few! An apple a day will not take care of this one, unfortunately. It’s time to consider dentures or dental implants. A variety of personal and practical factors will determine which solution is best for your new smile. Don’t feel lost among all the pros and cons of choosing […]
Continue Reading »Most Saginaw folks have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Dr. Robinson has just shown you an X-Ray with the infamous third molars creeping into view. It’s common to hear patients ask how they are removed, but we rarely hear people […]
Continue Reading »According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride is actually toxic if ingested in large enough quantities. So which is it? Do the health benefits […]
Continue Reading »Have you ever heard someone say, “It was worse than a root canal?” Most of us in Saginaw are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Dr. Robinson would like set the record straight and talk about how root canals can do some serious dental good. As always, we are […]
Continue Reading »Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Although, at Blue Sky Smiles, we do enjoy spending quality time with our patients, we don’t want any Saginaw residents to have to undergo dental procedures that could have been avoided. A toothache […]
Continue Reading »Imagine this – you have come to see Dr. Robinson for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Robinson tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong, since you have been brushing and flossing regularly. […]
Continue Reading »There is a good chance you have heard Dr. Brent Robinson or someone else at Blue Sky Smiles mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems it can cause for your oral health. At the office, we talk about a lot of technical dental stuff that doesn’t necessarily concern our Saginaw patients, but bruxism is something we […]
Continue Reading »Well, if you’re reading this you have already made it through teething, but the same cannot be said for a newborn. We at Blue Sky Smiles care about the health of our Saginaw patients and that’s why we want to provide you with useful knowledge about how to care for a baby that needs teething relief. It’s […]
Continue Reading »We get it. Oral hygiene is probably not something that you find yourself talking to your buddies about on the weekends. You probably don’t watch YouTube videos of teeth cleanings. That’s why Blue Sky Smiles is here to offer you only the information that you really need to know to keep both your mouth and […]
Continue Reading »Expectant and new mothers in this day and age have a lot to think about. There are plenty of commonly known substances, practices, infections, and conditions that can adversely affect the health of your baby, but we’d like to tell you about the lesser known dangers to your baby. Dr. Robinson wants you to know […]
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