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On a list of dental problems, dry mouth may not seem that serious. Sure, it’s uncomfortable but it’s not debilitating. While that’s true, it can cause much worse problems down the road. Saliva not only keeps your mouth moist, it fights cavities. So a shortage of it can lead to decay, and worse.  Saliva is also more important to your ...

When you think of lost productivity, you probably think of adults on the job. But kids can lose classroom time to dental problems like cavities. While dental decay is common in children, you can avoid it with regular trips to North Oaks Dental for exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and more.  Our preventive treatments will help you ...

Our dental professionals are passionate about helping people. That’s particularly true of our newest team member, Dr. Mustapha Hotait. Dr. Hotait has cared for countless patients who were afraid to share their smiles because their teeth were unhealthy or unattractive. Knowing this can affect people in their personal lives and professional ...

At North Oaks Dental, we value what our patients say about us. In fact, we hope you are so satisfied with our practice that you’ll consider recommending us to others. We’ll reward you with a $50 credit for your referral!  Let your friends and family know about our excellent care and our many special offers, including: $99 new ...

If you’re like most folks, you have more free time in the summer due to the kids being out of school and maybe a more relaxed schedule at work. You’ll probably spend some of that time on vacation and at warm weather activities like cookouts. But summer is also a good time to address at least a few of your family dental ...

Summer months are full of special occasions like weddings and reunions where you want your teeth to look bright and beautiful. You can walk into these events with a beautiful white smile after a quick treatment at North Oaks Dental in Royal Oak, MI. A professional whitening treatment from our our team only takes about an hour. You just sit back ...

Many people think gapped teeth are cute in a child’s smile. Yet many adults are self-conscious about their gap (also called a diastema). Not only that, but food debris and bacteria can accumulate in your gap, making you more prone to decay and other problems.  If you’d like to get rid of a gap between teeth, we can help. Visit our ...

When you lose teeth, you lose so much more – including the confidence that goes with a full smile and the ability to easily chew food. You’ll get that back with dental implant treatment! In addition to these benefits, implants help preserve the bone strength in your jaw. With a strong jaw, your face won’t get that sunken look that makes ...

Porcelain veneers are a great way to improve your smile, because they can conceal so many different kinds of flaws. They are less invasive than crowns. Unlike orthodontics, you can change your smile in just a few visits to our Royal Oak, MI office. Unlike whitening, they will keep your smile looking great for years. You will want to take several ...

At North Oaks Dental we treasure the relationships we build with all of our patients. To welcome new patients to our Royal Oak, MI practice, we offer a $99 new patient exam. This special offer also includes X-rays and a cleaning. If you’ve got a pressing problem that needs to be addressed like a toothache or broken tooth, we can also provide a ...