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Sandra Seyfried

Dentist

Dr. Sandra Seyfried is a Dentist practicing in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Dr. Seyfried specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Sandra Seyfried
  • Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
  • University of Michigan Dental School
  • Accepting new patients

Are OTC products recommended for teeth whitening?

Be careful of the cost. Usually, these are not recommended for gross whitening, and by the time you think there is a result, you have spent hundreds of dollars. Also, be careful READ MORE
Be careful of the cost. Usually, these are not recommended for gross whitening, and by the time you think there is a result, you have spent hundreds of dollars. Also, be careful of the blue cast that occurs to some whitening products. Ask the professionals. Products just go through the cosmetic act, which has no credentialing or ADA acceptance.

What is the right age for kids to brush their teeth on their own?

Depending on the maturity and manual dexterity of the child, I usually suggest 2-3 years of age. Allow her to do this and then be able to check the completeness of the brushing. READ MORE
Depending on the maturity and manual dexterity of the child, I usually suggest 2-3 years of age. Allow her to do this and then be able to check the completeness of the brushing. Disclosing tablets are a good teaching idea, however, they are very messy and their use needs to be supervised. 2 1/2 is my goal!!!!

My son's teeth are discoloured. Why?

It is probably not the juice, however, it might be the antibiotics that were given to him as the deciduous teeth were forming. A grayish color indicates a tetracycline based drug. READ MORE
It is probably not the juice, however, it might be the antibiotics that were given to him as the deciduous teeth were forming. A grayish color indicates a tetracycline based drug. The other possibility is well water and increased fluoride. Your dentist could shed some light on the cause of this problem, assuming there has been no trauma to the teeth.

What causes swelling in the gums?

Usually, it is a bacterial disease that causes the bacterial component is usually bacteria living on the biofilm of the teeth. The other reason could be drugs. Drugs for epilepsy READ MORE
Usually, it is a bacterial disease that causes the bacterial component is usually bacteria living on the biofilm of the teeth. The other reason could be drugs. Drugs for epilepsy are usually implied, however, there are other drugs that are causative. Oral hygiene, scaling and root planning, and non-surgical techniques are the first defense. Very specific mouthwashes can also benefit, but not a cure without oral hygiene techniques.

Will frequent teeth cleanings remove spots from my teeth?

Probably not, however, with some bleaching techniques and triage composition coverings, your problem could be mitigated for some time, assuming that you are talking about adult READ MORE
Probably not, however, with some bleaching techniques and triage composition coverings, your problem could be mitigated for some time, assuming that you are talking about adult permanent teeth.