Losing upper teeth can cause considerable discomfort when you eat. You may even have to forgo certain food you love due to difficulty biting and chewing. To replace lost teeth in your upper jaw, Dr. Katie Burggraaf recommends an upper dental bridge. KB Family Dentistry is the best place to go for dental bridge treatment […]
TMJ is a disorder characterized by dysfunction of your temporomandibular joints, located on each side of your jaw. These joints control your jaw movements, enabling you to talk, swallow, chew, and yawn. Factors like malocclusion, jaw injury, stress, arthritis, jaw clenching, and teeth grinding can affect the function of your temporomandibular joints, leading to problems […]
If you struggle with crooked, overlapping, or crowded teeth, orthodontic services from KB Family Dentistry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are your ticket to a beautifully aligned smile. To achieve optimal teeth-straightening results, however, you’ll have to do your part. Following through with the instructions of Dr. Katie Burggraaf and our dental team is essential to […]
For the most part, tooth loss can be prevented. When it does occur, however, restorative dentistry offers multiple solutions to restore your smile. Among these are dental implants for missing teeth. Implants are the best way to replace missing teeth as they look, feel, and function like real teeth and allow you to live a […]
At KB Family Dentistry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Katie Burggraaf combines technical precision with aesthetic artistry to create natural, confidence-boosting smiles using dental veneers. Many patients are curious about how veneers actually work—what the process involves, how long it takes, and what they can expect along the way. Below, we’ve answered five of the […]
At KB Family Dentistry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Katie Burggraaf sees dental crowns as more than just a way to repair damaged teeth. They’re an opportunity to restore natural beauty, balance, and strength to your entire smile. Today’s crowns aren’t just protective “caps”; they’re advanced, biomimetic restorations that replicate the structure, light reflection, and […]
At KB Family Dentistry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Katie Burggraaf and her caring team believe that restoring your smile means more than simply filling a space. It’s about restoring balance to your bite, your confidence, and even your overall well-being. While many people think of a dental bridge as just a replacement for missing […]
At KB Family Dentistry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Katie Burggraaf has observed how even a minor issue with the jaw joint can significantly impact a patient’s sleep quality. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that allows your jaw to open, close, and move from side to side. When it becomes irritated or unbalanced, […]
Thinking about straightening your teeth, but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! At KB Family Dentistry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Katie Burggraaf helps patients explore modern orthodontic options that are effective, discreet, and comfortable. One standout choice? CandidPro clear aligners. If you’re curious about how CandidPro compares to other treatments like Invisalign, […]
Losing a tooth can feel like a big deal—and honestly, it is. Whether it’s one missing molar or a full set of gaps disrupting your grin, tooth loss can affect your confidence, speech, and ability to chew. At KB Family Dentistry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Katie Burggraaf offers a long-lasting, natural-looking solution: dental implants. […]