Spring Lake Dental Group

Author: Dr. Alison V. Berger, DMD, FAGD What is bone grafting and why would you want to place it? Bone grafting, in our dental lingo, is mostly referring to the material and technique used to preserve bone dimensions in the patient’s jaw. But, as you may already be thinking, it is not just that simple.  […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI This month I will be turning my attention from clinical matters to a subject that is close to my heart. We are approaching the eleventh day of the eleventh month and at eleven am in the morning, our country will be turning their attention to celebrating Veterans Day. What […]

It’s that time of year again, when the neighborhood lawns are filled with witches, tombstones, and skeletons all in the fun of celebrating Halloween! I swear each year the decorations become more ornate and involved, with every house trying to win the “best decorated” award. Seeing all the skeletons out had me thinking about bones! […]

Author: Dr. Alison V. Berger, DMD, FAGD Fall is here! I am sure you all can feel it already. Crisp air and chilly mornings, cozy evenings and the smell of a crackling fire. Maybe not all of you are prepared for that, but I surely am. I will say that fall is my favorite season. […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus).  GERD symptoms typically include heartburn and regurgitation, but can include chronic cough, throat-clearing, and hoarseness.  Some complications include scarring and narrowing of the esophagus which can lead to […]

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD When the weather starts to turn along with the trees, you know Fall is officially here! Although I sometimes miss the chilly, colorful fall season I grew up with in Wisconsin, this is still my favorite time of year–you can’t beat wrapping up in a cozy sweater, grabbing a warm […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI The human immune system is an amazingly complex system that has deserved its level of scrutiny and research over the years. But as we look at some of the advancements to human health and longevity over the past century, immunizing against infectious disease seems to play a prominent role. […]

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD When I look back on this time of year, it always reminds me of all of the good memories I had while playing high school sports. Those are some of my fondest memories with friends and family at tournaments and competitions. If you have a child who is active in […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD What are you thankful for? There is a laundry list of things that could come to mind, could be relationships, careers, possessions, health. Sometimes we overlook things like seeing a beautiful blue and pink sky or your loved one’s face, hearing the sound of raindrops on a window […]

Author: Dr. Alison V. Berger, DMD, FAGD Did you know that at Spring Lake Dental Group we have four general dentists, and an orthodontist? But, what is the role or difference of a general dentist? A general dentist is commonly known as just a “dentist”. We are the broad spectrum therapist for most of your […]