These symptoms and others can indicate temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ disorder. With this condition, the jaw joints are misaligned to the point that surrounding nerves and muscles become extremely irritated. This disharmony in the mouth can originate with bruxism — a common condition that involves clenching and grinding teeth. TMJ disorder may also stem from stress, injury, or heredity. …
Read MoreDr. Askari Promotes Beautiful Smiles and Quality Oral Health at Women’s Expo
Earlier in the month, I attended the 16th Annual Michigan International Women’s Show along with other members of the Comfort Dental Spa team. Our mission: To introduce the attendees to the latest and greatest innovations in cosmetic dentistry. As a cosmetic dentist, I want to make sure that my patients are informed about the treatments that are available at my dental practice in Farmington Hills, Michigan. I …
Read MoreDr. Askari Wants Farmington Hills Patients to be Comfortable and Confident Throughout Their Smile Makeover
I fully believe in the power of cosmetic dentistry. I believe that nothing makes a bigger or faster impact than a person’s smile. In fact, a beautiful smile can be a person’s best asset. As a dentist, it’s nice to know that my patients come to me because they want to, not because they need to. My patients trust me to create …
Read MoreLittle-Known Facts about Porcelain Veneers from Your Farmington Hills Cosmetic Dentist
There’s no reason to settle for a gapped, stained, crowded, or crooked smile, and with porcelain veneers, you don’t have to. Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells made of high-quality porcelain that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to create a brand new, esthetically pleasing appearance. Most cosmetic dental patients know that porcelain veneers are known as the smile makeover …
Read MoreRestore Your Smile with High-Quality Dental Crowns and Fixed Dental Bridges
At her Farmington Hills, Michigan dental office, Dr. Aziza Askari offers several restorative dental procedures to her patients from the greater Detroit area looking to repair broken or damaged teeth and breathe new life into their smiles. In the past, restorative dentistry has been tricky because its goal is to repair damaged aspects your smile, yet the restorations must be attractive and …
Read MoreMeet the Team: Dr. Ana Janic
From time to time, the Comfort Dental Spa team likes to put team profiles on our blog so that you can become familiar with who’s responsible for the beautiful smiles our patients have. This week, we’re featuring Dr. Ana Janic! Dr. Janic is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and the University of Belgrade School of Stomatology. …
Read MoreMeet the Team: Diane McLaughlin
From time to time, the Comfort Dental Spa team likes to put team profiles on our blog so that you can become familiar with who’s responsible for the beautiful smiles our patients have. This week, we’re featuring Diane McLaughlin! Diane is a 2004 graduate of Oakland University with a BA in Psychology and a 2007 graduate of Oakland Community College’s Health and …
Read MoreMeet the Team: Renee Haddad
From time to time, the Comfort Dental Spa team likes to put team profiles on our blog so that you can become familiar with who’s responsible for the beautiful smiles our patients have. Today, let us introduce you to Renee Haddad! Renee is a certified EKG technician, a certified phlebotomist, and a certified medical assistant. She has over four years of experience …
Read MoreHaving a Traditional and Healthy Holiday
With Thanksgiving taking place tomorrow, it’s likely that your holiday menu has been planned for a while and that cooking is already underway. It’s very easy to indulge at the table during the holidays, but you may be relieved to know that many traditional holiday foods won’t upset your healthy diet. Take a look! Traditional and Healthy Holiday Foods As you can …
Read MoreAn Inside Look at Sedation Dentistry
As a sedation dentist, Dr. Aziza Askari works hard to ensure the comfort and peace of mind of her patients during their time in her dental chair. Sedation is a wonderful treatment option for patients with dental fear and phobia, physical or mental disabilities, chronic TMJ or jaw pain, and other conditions that make them anxious, fearful, and uncomfortable in the dental chair. How …
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