posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, Read more

posted: May 30, 2023.

It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make Read more

posted: May 23, 2023.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more

posted: May 16, 2023.

Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more

posted: May 09, 2023.

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more

posted: May 02, 2023.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Robert D. Cartwright, DDS. Everyone wants Read more

posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Robert D. Cartwright, DDS believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of us aren’t born with naturally perfect Read more

posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more

posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read more

posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more

posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

At Robert D. Cartwright, DDS, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling mildly Read more

posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Robert D. Cartwright, DDS maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to Read more

posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

Millions of people, around Saint Clair Shores, Michigan and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While Read more

posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

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

posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more