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Proper Nutrition Leads to Better Oral Health

Dr. Dan Kennedy, Dr. Christopher Marzonie and Dr. Steve Gray at Ann Arbor Smiles Dental Group are serious about smiles. A visit is about more than just teeth. Their doctors, hygienists and staff are committed to our overall well-being, comfort and quality of life. Whether we need a simple cleaning, a new smile or advanced reconstructive dentistry, patients will find the best possible care in a peaceful environment. The practice helps to eliminate fear from dental experiences with peaceful music of clients' choice and oral sedation for many procedures.

            Gray advises that a nutrient-rich diet is important for oral health. Enjoy foods that are good sources of calcium such as milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, cruciferous vegetables (spinach, kale, swiss chard, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts), kelp, okra and sardines.

            Their full-service team approach offers nearly every specialty in three convenient locations—everything from cosmetic dentistry to orthodontics, same-day CEREC crowns, 3-D X-rays, pediatrics and sleep apnea. Ann Arbor Smiles also has a dental savings plan to provide economical dental care to patients without employer- or state-sponsored dental benefits.

Locations: 2365 S. Huron Pkwy., 1795 W. Stadium Blvd., 2900 Golfside Rd., Ste. 5, in Ann Arbor. For appointments and more info, call 734677-8700 or visit AnnArborSmiles.com.

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