Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Floss?

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Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Floss? Are you noticing that your gums bleed when flossing? You’re not alone! Every year, thousands of people experience this, so it’s important to educate yourself on this topic to maintain healthy gums, protect your gum tissue, and preserve your dental health. Common Causes of Bleeding Gums You’ve […]

What Causes Bone Loss in Teeth?

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What Causes Bone Loss in Teeth? As the go-to source for dental implants in Portage, MI, our team strives to inform patients about the causes and effects of bone loss. Whether it’s the result of poor oral health, dental trauma, or prior restorative dental work, jawbone loss can be painful to live with and expensive […]

Work With a Portage Dentist You Can Trust

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Work With a Portage Dentist You Can Trust When you’re in need of quality dental care, it’s crucial that you work with a dentist you can trust. Your oral health is more than a beautiful smile. It’s a reflection of your overall health. In reality, a healthy mouth can help you avoid serious medical conditions, […]

Find the Right Dentist in Portage, MI

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Find the Right Dentist in Portage, MI Whether you’ve just moved to Portage or you’re dissatisfied with your current provider, finding a new dental office is no fun. But, your oral health depends on regular visits! And, if you’re hoping to maintain your healthy smile for years to come, you don’t want to skip your […]

Can Gum Disease Kill You?

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Can Gum Disease Kill You? Gum disease, or periodontal disease, can’t kill you, but recent studies have found a connection between untreated gum disease and cardiovascular health. So, while the disease itself doesn’t cause death directly, it can be a signal that you need to be more mindful of your overall health. Beyond cardiovascular disease, […]

Scaling and Root Planing – Periodontal Disease Case Studies

Scaling and Root Planing What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a common oral health condition characterized by inflammation and infection of the tissues surrounding the teeth. It begins with gingivitis, which causes red, swollen gums that bleed easily. This is often due to plaque buildup. If left untreated, gingivitis […]

What Are the Best Options to Replace Missing Teeth?

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What Are the Best Options to Replace Missing Teeth? If you’ve been researching treatment options for missing teeth, you’ve likely found that there is a lot of conflicting advice. Because every person’s situation is different, it’s difficult to offer any sort of generalized advice. For example, do you have one missing tooth or multiple? Is […]

Understanding Whole Mouth Tooth Implants: Benefits & Details

Understanding Whole Mouth Tooth Implants Breakthroughs in the way dental implant procedures are performed have created new options to replace missing teeth. Historically, patients may have pursued traditional dentures, a single tooth implant, or a permanent bridge. Today, they have a much better option. Full-mouth dental implants, developed by Portuguese professor Paulo Malo, are a […]

How Long Does It Take to Get Dental Implants?

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How Long Does It Take to Get Dental Implants? When clients call us, one of the questions they ask is how long does it take to get dental implants? And, while it’s not possible to provide an answer that covers every imaginable case, a few estimates are possible. As Kalamazoo’s premier source for high-quality implant […]

What Are the Pros and Cons of Dentures Vs Implants?

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Dentures Vs Implants Deciding between dentures and implants? If you’re weighing the pros and cons of dentures vs implants, you know that it’s a difficult choice to make. You have to factor in cost, longevity, health, and a number of other factors before you can reach an informed decision. Since your teeth are one of […]

A Fond Farewell to Dr. Ashley Muehleise

Dear West Wind Dental Family,

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the upcoming departure of our beloved associate dentist, Dr. Ashley Muehleise, who will be leaving our team in September to pursue her passion for community dentistry and focus her care towards the underserved members of our community. Over the past three years, Dr. Muehleise has been an invaluable member of our practice, bringing exceptional skill, compassion, and a warm smile to every patient she treated. Her dedication to improving the oral health of our community has left a lasting impact, and while we will greatly miss her, we wholeheartedly support her decision to follow her passion. We are excited to see the difference she will make in the lives of those in need. Please join us in wishing Dr. Muehleise all the best in her new journey. Thank you, Ashley, for your contributions to West Wind Dental-you will always be part of our family!

For our patients, we want to assure you that our commitment to providing the highest quality of care remains unchanged. Our team is here to continue serving you with the same level of dedication and compassion you have come to expect from us.

Dr. Ashley Muehleise, DDS | West Wind Dental Team

Warm regards,

The West Wind Dental Team

New Hours Effective Monday, Febrary 13, 2023

Monday:
7 am – 12 pm
1 pm – 4:50 pm
*Doors locked during lunch hour.

Tuesday:

 7 am – 2 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am-4:50 pm, closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm (door will be locked)

Thursday:

 7:00 am-2:00 pm

Friday:

 7:00 am-noon