LeVasseur Dental Blog & Patient Education

Oral Health Concerns for Infants
posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the Read more
Brushing Tips for Kids
posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read more
What are the five things I should do in between visits?
posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

When it comes to keeping your smile looking its best, good oral hygiene is a must! Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime. Here, the Read more
Preventing Toddler Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read more
Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more
What is an Impacted Tooth?
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more
Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

Millions of people, around WHITE LAKE, Michigan and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more
The Secret to Fresh Breath
posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read more
A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth
posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more
Dental Emergencies while Traveling
posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our WHITE LAKE, Michigan office to make sure you catch Read more
The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more
Protect Your Baby from Early Childhood Caries
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your Read more
Why should I have my child’s wisdom teeth removed?
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some Read more
Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The Read more