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Steven P. Utecht, DDS
441 S Livernois Rd Ste 245 Rochester, MI 48307(248) 651-7312
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Posts

  • (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
  • 10 Tips to Tame Bad Breath
  • 3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
  • 3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
  • 3 Things You can Do to Ease Chronic Dry Mouth
  • 3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
  • 3 Things You Need to Know about Easing Anxiety Over Dental Visits
  • 3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
  • 3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
  • 3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
  • 3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
  • 4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
  • A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
  • A New School Year, A New Beginning
  • A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
  • A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
  • A Royal Fix
  • A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
  • A Solution for Restoring Adequate Bone for Dental Implants
  • A Toothless Tiger?
  • A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
  • Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
  • Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
  • Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
  • Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
  • AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
  • Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
  • America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
  • Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
  • Are Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment in Our Future?
  • Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
  • Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
  • Back-to-School Shopping...for Oral Health!
  • Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
  • Be Thankful for Good Oral Health
  • Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
  • Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
  • Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
  • Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth
  • Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
  • Certain People may Benefit from Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery
  • Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
  • Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?
  • Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
  • Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
  • Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
  • Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
  • Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
  • Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
  • Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
  • Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
  • Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
  • Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
  • Don't give up on Flossing!
  • Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
  • Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
  • Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
  • Don't Put Off Getting Treatment for Your Sensitive Teeth
  • Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
  • Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
  • Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
  • Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
  • Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
  • Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
  • Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
  • FAQs for National Gum Care Month
  • Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
  • Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
  • Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
  • Get an Early Start Treating Root Resorption Before it's Too Late
  • Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
  • Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
  • Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
  • Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
  • Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
  • How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
  • How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
  • How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
  • How to Help Your Child Beat the Odds for Getting a Tooth Injury
  • How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
  • Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
  • If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
  • Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
  • Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
  • Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
  • It Takes Both You and Your Hygienist to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
  • J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
  • Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
  • Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
  • Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
  • Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
  • Keep Ahead of Potential Sidetracks to Your Child's Oral Health
  • Keep an Eye on Your Family's Fluoride Intake
  • Keep an Eye on Your Young Children's Fluoride Intake
  • Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
  • Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
  • Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
  • Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
  • Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
  • Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
  • Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
  • Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
  • Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
  • Minimally Invasive Dentistry: A New Approach to Preventing and Treating Decay
  • NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
  • NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
  • Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
  • New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
  • New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
  • New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
  • No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
  • Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
  • Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
  • NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
  • Oral Cancer Is Deadly - But You Can Lower Your Risk With a Healthy Lifestyle
  • Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
  • Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
  • Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
  • Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
  • Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
  • Reduce Future Bite Problems with These Innovative Techniques
  • Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
  • Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
  • Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?
  • RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
  • Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
  • Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
  • See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
  • See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
  • Severe Face Pain can be Managed to Reduce Discomfort
  • Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
  • Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
  • Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
  • Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
  • Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
  • Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
  • That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
  • These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
  • Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
  • Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
  • Toothbrushing Tips
  • Transform Your Smile and Dental Health by Correcting Your Bad Bite
  • Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
  • Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
  • Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
  • Welcome to Our Blog
  • What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
  • What's So Special About Dental Implants?
  • What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
  • You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
  • You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
  • You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain

Library

  • Oral Health Topics
    • Introduction
    • General Dentistry
    • Fluoride
    • The Preventive Program
    • Fillings
    • Infection Control
    • Medication and Heart Disease
    • Latex Allergy
    • Age and Oral Health
    • Tobacco
    • Oral Piercing
  • Tooth Care
    • Periodontal Exams
    • What is Tooth Decay?
    • Brushing
    • Flossing
    • Fluoride Facts
    • Mouth Rinses
    • Sealants
    • X-Rays
    • Denture Care
    • Emergency Care
    • Prevention Tips for Children
    • Women and Tooth Care
    • Seniors and Oral Health
    • Nutrition and Your Teeth
  • Dental Problems
    • Abscessed Tooth
    • Bad Breath (halitosis)
    • Bulimia Nervosa
    • Canker/Cold Sores
    • Cavities and Tooth Decay
    • Toothaches
    • Diabetes
    • Dry Mouth
    • Fluorosis
    • Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
    • Wisdom Teeth
    • Lacerations and Cuts
    • Oral Cancer
    • Plaque
    • Sensitive Teeth
    • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
    • Jaw Disorders
  • Treatment
    • Braces (Orthodontia)
    • Sealants
    • Missing Teeth
    • Bridges
    • Crowns
    • Root Canal Therapy
    • Extractions
    • Scaling and Root Planing
    • Flap Surgery
    • Dentures
    • Jaw/TMJ
    • Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Veneers
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Bleaching
      • Chipped, Cracked, and Worn Teeth
      • Implants
      • Grafts
      • Old and Unsightly Fillings
      • Bonding
      • Excessive or Uneven Gums
      • Ridge Augmentation
      • Invisalign®
      • Crowns and Bridges
  • Pain Management
    • Overview
    • Managing Pain
    • Anesthesia
    • Air Abrasion
    • Medications
  • Patient Information
    • Your First Dental Visit
    • Dental Emergencies
    • Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient
  • Product Reviews
    • Oral Health Products
    • Choosing a Toothbrush
    • Types of Floss
    • Water Picks
    • Mouth Guards
  • Glossary
  • Links

Patient Education

Patient Education Menu
  • Oral Health Topics
    • Introduction
    • General Dentistry
    • Fluoride
    • The Preventive Program
    • Fillings
    • Infection Control
    • Medication and Heart Disease
    • Latex Allergy
    • Age and Oral Health
    • Tobacco
    • Oral Piercing
  • Tooth Care
    • Periodontal Exams
    • What is Tooth Decay?
    • Brushing
    • Flossing
    • Fluoride Facts
    • Mouth Rinses
    • Sealants
    • X-Rays
    • Denture Care
    • Emergency Care
    • Prevention Tips for Children
    • Women and Tooth Care
    • Seniors and Oral Health
    • Nutrition and Your Teeth
  • Dental Problems
    • Abscessed Tooth
    • Bad Breath (halitosis)
    • Bulimia Nervosa
    • Canker/Cold Sores
    • Cavities and Tooth Decay
    • Toothaches
    • Diabetes
    • Dry Mouth
    • Fluorosis
    • Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
    • Wisdom Teeth
    • Lacerations and Cuts
    • Oral Cancer
    • Plaque
    • Sensitive Teeth
    • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
    • Jaw Disorders
  • Treatment
    • Braces (Orthodontia)
    • Sealants
    • Missing Teeth
    • Bridges
    • Crowns
    • Root Canal Therapy
    • Extractions
    • Scaling and Root Planing
    • Flap Surgery
    • Dentures
    • Jaw/TMJ
    • Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Veneers
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Bleaching
      • Chipped, Cracked, and Worn Teeth
      • Implants
      • Grafts
      • Old and Unsightly Fillings
      • Bonding
      • Excessive or Uneven Gums
      • Ridge Augmentation
      • Invisalign ®
      • Crowns and Bridges
  • Pain Management
    • Overview
    • Managing Pain
    • Anesthesia
    • Air Abrasion
    • Medications
  • Patient Information
    • Your First Dental Visit
    • Dental Emergencies
    • Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient
  • Product Reviews
    • Oral Health Products
    • Choosing a Toothbrush
    • Types of Floss
    • Water Picks
    • Mouth Guards
  • Glossary
  • Links

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441 S Livernois Rd Ste 245
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 651-7312

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Monday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Select Saturdays are available by appointment
Sunday: Closed
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