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Folks who have had old-style metal fillings on their back teeth typically didn’t complain much. After all, silver fillings don’t really show in your smile. But if you have a cavity on your front tooth? You want a solution that’s not going to give you a glaring silver spot front-and-center in your smile. That’s where […]

A missing tooth can feel like a huge loss. And it is a loss. Not only is your smile affected, but also your ability to chew the foods you love. Fortunately, Dr. Douglas Hoppe has a solution that will make you feel good as new: dental implants, for top teeth or bottom. Think of a […]

A dental crown in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, is a big step towards achieving a healthy, confident smile. It repairs significant tooth damage, restoring your tooth to full function. Dental crowns also improve aesthetics and act as the final step in several procedures, including dental bridges and implants. While dental crowns are created with durable materials, […]

Even if you diligently brush and floss, skipping a routine dental cleaning can lead to unexpected dental issues. That’s why Dr. Douglas Hoppe at Douglas Hoppe DDS in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, takes time during each dentist’s teeth cleaning appointment to look for signs of gum disease, tooth decay, or other problems. A routine dental cleaning […]

Dental emergencies can strike at the worst possible time—during dinner, on vacation, or before a big event. Whether it’s a knocked-out tooth, severe toothache, or broken crown, staying calm and acting quickly is the most important thing. At Douglas Hoppe DDS in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, we understand how stressful dental emergencies can be, which is […]

Nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas, is the mildest form of sedation in dentistry. At the office of Douglas Hoppe, DDS, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, we use nitrous to help our patients relax for dental procedures. Nitrous during dental work produces a euphoric effect that relieves nervousness or fear when visiting the dentist. These FAQs from […]

Dental crowns are made to cover and protect your tooth when it needs more protection than a filling can give it. Dr. Douglas Hoppe and the team at Douglas Hoppe DDS in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, can help you explore dental crown options that look natural and help you save an otherwise healthy tooth. 1. How […]

If you have chipped teeth, gaps between your front teeth, or badly discolored teeth, composite bonding may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Composite bonding with Dr. Douglas Hoppe and the team at Douglas Hoppe DDS is a noninvasive procedure that can restore your smile without impacting the natural structure of your teeth. Let’s […]

Losing a tooth can be a distressing experience. You might constantly worry about whether the gap is noticeable when you smile or instinctively covering your mouth when you laugh or talk. Fortunately, replacing a lost tooth has become easier than ever, thanks to dental implants. Dr. Douglas Hoppe makes the process of getting dental implants […]