posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

At Hallman, Benjamin and Schaefer Family Dentistry, we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat Read more

posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our Okemos, Michigan office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool dish of Read more

posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more

posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more

posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Hallman, Benjamin and Schaefer Family Dentistry wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Hallman, Benjamin and Schaefer Family Dentistry, a brighter smile is Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Our team from Hallman, Benjamin and Schaefer Family Dentistry understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

At Hallman, Benjamin and Schaefer Family Dentistry, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Hallman, Benjamin and Schaefer Family Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Read more