Jackson Dentist Celebrates 33 Years in Dentistry

JACKSON, MI, February 29, 2012 (Press-News.org) After 33 years, Dr. Constance Smith, Jackson dentist, continues to provide quality dental health care for her patients. To expand patient's knowledge and confidence, Dr. Smith offers her patients helpful tips for improved dental health.

Just as eating healthy foods is good for building strong muscles and bones, the foods patients eat also play a large role in helping to build strong, healthy teeth. A healthy diet rich in vitamins and nutrients combined with good oral hygiene can help keep a patient's smile looking and feeling great.

"Preventing tooth decay by maintaining a healthy diet doesn't mean avoiding favorite sweets and snacks all together. Moderation is key to controlling the exposure of certain foods that speed up tooth decay," said Dr. Constance Smith, dentist in Jackson, MI.

Dr. Smith, Jackson, MI dentist, informs her patients that as bacteria accumulate in their mouths, the sugar and starches leftover from the foods and drinks are converted to acid. These include juices, pastas, candies and cereals. As a result, the acid starts to attack the enamel on teeth, causing decay and increasing the risk for gum disease.

From breads and pastas to juices and candies, many of the foods and drinks consumed every day can contribute to plaque buildup on a person's teeth. This doesn't mean avoiding a person's favorite foods all together, but it is important to be mindful of the quantity and frequency in which these foods and beverages are consumed.

Healthy food choices include firm fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, nuts; milk and water that stimulate the flow of saliva and help protect tooth enamel from decay. This cosmetic dentist in Jackson is available to help patients determine the most suitable nutrition plan for both their body and mouth's needs.

Eating a well-balanced diet can help patients achieve a leaner body and a healthier smile. Coupled with good oral hygiene, including routine visits to mother and son dental team - Drs. Constance Smith and Ian Liskiewicz - a nutritional diet can go a long way to helping prevent cavities and gum disease.

About Constance Smith, DDS: Established in 1993, Dr. Constance Smith, Jackson cosmetic dentist, is excited to welcome her son, Dr. Ian Liskiewicz, to join her in her practice. Together this mother-son dental team provides quality dental care for patients of all ages, including services such as teeth whitening, dental implants, veneers and dentures. Dr. Constance Smith received her dental degree from the University of Michigan, and has continued her dental education over the years by taking numerous advanced courses, including those at the Kois Center in Seattle Washington and at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago. Dr. Ian Liskiewicz grew up in the dental profession with his mother, Dr. Constance Smith, and his father, Dr. Walter Liskiewicz, an oral surgeon. Dr. Liskiewcz received his dental degree from the University of Michigan, in which he was invited to join Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honor society for dental students in the top ranks of their graduating class.

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Dr. Constance Smith
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1931 Horton Road, Suite 14
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 787-7520
http://www.jacksonsmiledoctors.com