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Innovation with the Itero Scanner at A Life of Smiles

OLD DENTAL TECHNOLOGY VS THE ITERO SCANNER Are you ready for more comfortable and efficient visits to the dentist? At A Life of Smiles, we earnestly seek out the latest and best dental technology for serving our patients. Our latest addition, the Itero scanner, is a true game changer. With the Itero scanner, our patients… Read More »


Exceptional Dentistry with a Personal Touch

As featured in Good Housekeeping & Woman’s Day Grand Rapids Healthcare Profiles For more than 100 years and four generations, the Mulder family has given excellent dental care to the west Michigan area, providing cosmetic, reconstructive, TMJ, and sleep apnea solutions for their patients. The Mulders provide services at three Grand Rapids area locations: Westside… Read More »


spring cleaning for your mouth

Refresh, Renew-Spring Cleaning for your Mouth

Grand Rapids, MI It’s officially the spring season, and while many of us are inspired to “spring clean” our homes or office, have you given much thought to spring cleaning your mouth? Hopefully you brush and floss your teeth every day, but your mouth needs more attention than just a few minutes each day. Grand… Read More »


is teeth whitening right for me

Is Teeth Whitening right for me?

Grand Rapids, MI At A Life Of Smiles, we understand that sometimes when you look at your teeth you think, “Why couldn’t they be whiter?” Good news… they can! Teeth whitening is the most frequently performed treatment in cosmetic dentistry for a reason. If you’ve ever asked yourself or your dentist this question, you may… Read More »


dental implant vs bridge

What should I get to Replace my Missing Tooth?

Grand Rapids, MI If you have a missing tooth, you have options to replace it and restore your smile in Grand Rapids. Partial dentures and bridgework are well-known choices for replacing teeth. However, dental implants have become more popular in recent years because of their many advantages. Today, implant dentists in Grand Rapids at A… Read More »


choosing a cosmetic dentist

What to look for in a Cosmetic Dentist

Grand Rapids, MI When you look in the mirror, are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth and mouth? Cosmetic dentistry can help resolve these aesthetic issues. Although cosmetic dentistry has been around for decades, not every dentist is qualified to perform cosmetic procedures; this actually is a specialization of dental science, using specific,… Read More »


what your smile says

What does your Smile say about you?

Grand Rapids, MI First impressions are everything. It takes only a tenth of a second to make an impression, which is 100 times faster than it took you to read this sentence. Studies conclude that one-third of people notice someone else’s smile when meeting for the first time. What kind of first impression is your… Read More »


aging and cavities

Aging and Cavities, why the two seem to go Hand in Hand

Grand Rapids, MI Why does it seem as though you become more prone to cavities as you age? For starters, it has a lot to do with saliva production. Saliva is an important factor in warding off tooth decay. Ironically, saliva production seems to decrease with age. Family dentists in Grand Rapids want to take… Read More »


all on 4 vs traditional implants

Compare All-on-4® Implants to Traditional Dental Implants

Grand Rapids, MI If you have suffered from tooth loss in Grand Rapids, you probably have been searching for a replacement for your missing teeth. Replacing those missing teeth is vital to the health, function, and comfort of your mouth. Plus, replacing them also means you can feel confident about your smile! The most long-lasting… Read More »


i want a new smile

I Want a New Smile, but Where do I Start?

Grand Rapids, MI Most of us do not naturally have a perfect smile. Thankfully, Big Rapid’s cosmetic dentists at A Life of Smiles can transform any smile into one that instills confidence and beauty. If you want to change your smile but aren’t sure where to start, then this blog is for you! Sometimes, it’s… Read More »