What Is the Las Vegas Institute?

March 16, 2014

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: Ann Arbor, Canton, Dr. J.D. Robison, Dr. John Robison, Las Vegas Institute, Northville, Plymouth, TMJ dysfunction, Westland — robisondental @ 4:25 pm

If you’ve read the bio for Dr. J.D. Robison, you might have noticed that he studied at the Las Vegas Institute. Also known as the LVI Global, this institution is highly regarded in the U.S. and around the world. Students have come from a range of different country to learn from LVI’s experienced dental instructors.

LVI was founded in 1994. The campus takes up 62,000 square feet, has 10 operatory clinics for instruction, and even has labs for training lab technicians.

During his time at LVI, Dr. J.D. Robison learned how to diagnose and treat jaw-joint disorders. These disorders can cause patients to experience symptoms like chronic headaches, as well as pain in the jaw, neck, back, and shoulders.

At Robison Dental Group, we can provide effective care for jaw-joint disorders with the latest neuromuscular technology. Read more about the condition and how we can help on our TMJ headache prevention page.

And if you’re struggling with any of these symptoms, we encourage you to go ahead and call Robison Dental Group for an appointment. Our Canton dental team is happy to assess your oral health needs and make a recommendation. We offer neuromuscular care to patients from Canton, Ann Arbor, Northville, Westland, Plymouth and beyond.

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What’s the Connection between Oral and Overall Health?

March 4, 2014

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: Ann Arbor, Canton, Dr. J.D. Robison, Dr. John Robison, gum disease, Northville, Plymouth, Westland — robisondental @ 4:20 pm

oral and overall health Did you know there’s a connection between your oral health and your overall wellbeing? Many people don’t, but it’s true. Recent medical research has revealed that gum disease, a very common oral health condition, has also been connected to a variety of other health problems, including:

Heart disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Pneumonia
Stroke
Alzheimer’s
Diabetes
Pre-term birth and low birth weight

What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, begins with the collection of bacteria and plaque around the gum line. These irritants cause the gum line’s sensitive tissue to feel sore or to bleed when brushed with a toothbrush. Gum disease can also cause frequent bad breath (the medical term for this is halitosis).

If gum disease isn’t treated, it can cause the gum line to recede, creating pockets around the teeth. If bacteria get into these pockets, they can travel to other parts of the body. That’s how gum disease ends up influencing overall wellbeing over time.

Caring for Your Smile Every Day

You can prevent gum disease by remembering to care for your teeth every day and by seeing the dentists at Robison Dental Group twice a year for checkups and cleanings. We recommend brushing twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and using a good mouthwash to kill harmful bacteria.

Are you struggling with the symptoms of gum disease? Call Robison Dental Group in Canton today. We happily serve the dental needs of patients from Canton, Ann Arbor, Northville, Westland, and Plymouth.

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