Dr. SHERYL POMERANCE
Cosmetic Dentistry
Saline, MI
42 years experience female
Locations
Pomerance Integrative Dental Care
Saline, MI
About
Bio
I attended the University of Michigan undergrad and then completed my Dental Degree(DDS) there in 1980. I received the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1989. This recognizes extended training in all aspects of dentistry(over 550 hours by 1987) and passing the board exam.
In addition to general dentistry, I have been working for the past 20 years with patients who have airway and breathing dysfunctions. For children there are techniques to guide growth and development of the face and jaw for the best function lifetime function. In adults, or children who are past the optimum growth phases, there are other processes that improve the relationship of the jaws and tongue space to restore health through better breathing.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Endodontics
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Licenses
United States: Michigan
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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Bleeding gums: Bleeding means that there is bacteria present. That bacteria can accumulate and cuse an actual infection in the gum tissue. Over time, if not cleaned ... Read More
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Scalp/tmj connection: There are muscles under your scalp. These are attached to the temporalis muscles(forehead).
So if you have muscle imbalance in the muscles that open ... Read More
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Mouth ulcers: 10days to 2 weeks if you stay away from acidic liquids/foods and keep you teeth , gums and tongue clean;rinsing with a diluton of hydrogen peroxide(1/... Read More
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Esthetic dentistry: The transluscent line is where the porcelain is less opaque . The shadow from the inside of the mouth shows through. This is why a try-in and asking t... Read More
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Tongue bumps: Most likely these "bumps" are circumvallate papillae which are normal. These are part of your taste buds. Saliva is released at the base of them.
Jus... Read More
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Dry mouth: If your mouth is dry, most likely you are breathing through your mouth. This may be due to nasal congestion which could explain the mucus. Rinse your ... Read More
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Coke/wisdom teeth: You can drink coke the same day that you have the surgery, except not through a straw. The negative pressure to suck on the straw could help to dislod... Read More
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Sodium hypchlorite: The chemical get diluted with your saliva so unless there was a very, very concenttrated amount in one small area, there should be no side effects oth... Read More
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Dry socket: The dry socket happens when the clot is lost. Pain symptoms sometime take 3 days to develop.
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Dental fistula: This is an emergency! a fistula means that an infection has been there so long that it has destroyed the bone from the inside out. This is a sign of a... Read More
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Healing/false teeth: It takes about 4-6 weeks for the bone and gum tissue to close and contract into shape after extractions. Dentures may be placed immediatly after extra... Read More
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Possible jaw muscle: the head and neck work together and the teeth determine the pattern of function for the jaw muscles. if the teeth are not in a harmonious relationship... Read More
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Gum chewing: Gum chewing will have little effct on reduction of a double chin or facial toning. Infact by gnashing the teeth together , there is usually more verti... Read More
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Fever and teething: A rise in body temperature is common when teething. Acetaminophen(tylenol) is antipyrogenic(reduces fever) as well as a pain reliever. This may be fou... Read More
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Prevent canker sores: The specific cause of canker sores(or apthous ulcers) is till unknown. Usually they occur when the immune system is weakened.
So the best way to hea... Read More
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SSRI-bad taste: One side effect of ssri medications is dry mouth. Without adequate saliva flow, the ph of the mouth is more acidic, plaque accumulates and hardens and... Read More
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Tmj pain: Salt water gargling may help cleanse tonsils and throat tissues and thereby relieve tightness or pressure but if there is muscle imbalance and/or join... Read More
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Possibilities: Three main reasons for nighttime pediatric teeth grinding are 1)digestive problems, especially sensitivity to dairy-so no dairy before bed;use of prob... Read More
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Prescription policy: The standard of care includes seeing the patient in person before issuning a prescription of any type. If the patient has been in continuing care, the... Read More
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Molar anatomy: if there are deep pits in the molars, it's easier to have decay form as it is more difficult to clean them.
the dentist could place a permanent "seala... Read More
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Tongue dryness: If the nasal airway is blocked(inflammation of the tissue covering the turbinates(caves inside the nose), enlarged adenoids, tonsils, we are forced to... Read More
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Compression in tmj: One possible answer for this condition is compression in the jaw joint. As the muscles that opens and closes the jaw becomes too powerful with repetit... Read More
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TMJ component: Ringing or buzzing in the ears is a frequent symptom of TMJ dysfunction.
If there is not enough space in the tm joint, if the muscles that stabilize ... Read More
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Ortho progress: it depends upon the bracket/wire system and the treatment plan. you should discuss this concern with the doctor(not the assistant). you may want the d... Read More
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Nutrition: sore gum tissue could be the result of a vitamin deficiency. look for a multivitamins from whole food sources, these type are best absorbed by your bo... Read More
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Hydrogen peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide should only be used in dilution with water or a mouthrinse(30% hp, 70% water or rinse).
Yes it can be used in the waterpik.
Howeve... Read More
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Teen dental bleach: When teeth are younger, the area that houses the nerve is closeer to the surface. In-office bleaching may distrurb the nerves inside as the chemistry ... Read More
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TMJ/ear problems: Nightime clenching can cause jaw muscle imbalance where the small stabilized muscles pull on the ear canal area causing the "swooshing" sensation. Be... Read More
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Hygiene with braces: Bad breath is usually due to the presence of bacteria. Your son needs to floss with special threaders and brush after eating to get rid of the food de... Read More
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Abcess: Moist heat applied to the area of the swelling from an abscess will help to consolidate the infection. Just a 10 degre raise intemperature is needed.
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Oral hygiene: The color of teeth depends upon the integrity of the enamel(outer surface) if the enamel is more transluscent, the teeth will appear more yellow .The ... Read More
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Antibiotics: Oral administration of antibiotics usually starts to help the affected area in 24-48 hours.
Then the area needs to be treated to remove the source of... Read More
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Damaged tooth: Dental fillings do not cause a tooth's nerve to detriorate. By the time a tooth requires a large filling, the inside of the tooth has already sustaine... Read More
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Mouth rinsing: it's great that you are trying so hard to keep your teeth clean. i prefer a mouthrinse without alcohol, but is it's once a day and you are using a flu... Read More
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Orthodontics: find another dentist/orthodontist. he should have noticed the short roots BEFORE treatment. you may be able to move your teeth to finish the treatment... Read More
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Jaw popping: jaw popping usually means that the cartilage in the jaw joint is not travelling at the same rate as the jaw opening. the cartilage gets stuck either b... Read More
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Tooth movement: teeth move for a number of reasons-unstable bite, periodontal disease(which loosens the attachment of the teeth to the bone), have a thorough dental e... Read More
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Ibuprofen: it is best to space the doses at least 4-6 hours apart. if 600 mg is not effective, try 800 mg(= four over the counter tabs) every 4-6 hours instead. ... Read More
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Sweet sensitivity: eating sweets produces acid in the saliva . if there is an unprotected spot on a tooth(either the root surface, where there is a leaky filling, or pos... Read More
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Mouth breathing: allergies and bronchitis can be exacerbated by mouth breathing. there is a simple nose clearing exercise to do before bed(especially)( google correct ... Read More
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Vitamin D: the lack of natural sunlight prevents us from producing enough Vitamin D. See a nutrition/supplement professional for your proper dosage( we all have ... Read More
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Botox: the lines that are between your eyebrows are caused by the habit of squeezing the glabellar muscles together when frowning. these muscles respond well... Read More
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Bulimia/perio: A result of bumilia is more likely decay of the teeth the mouth is exposed to excess acid. However, if the gum tissue is exposed to acid over time, it... Read More
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Lower lip : The most likely reason for your lower lip to twitch aafter removing youir dentur is that the lower lip muscle is used to holding the denture in. To do... Read More
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Tonsilitis: Tonsilitis indicates that the immune system is compromised. The tissue that lines the mouth breaks down more easily. The lumps and ulcers may be a res... Read More
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Petechia: A "blood spot" on the tongue could be a petechia which can be caused by some medications or by injury(biting) it is an accumulation of blood.
If this... Read More
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Vein under tongue: They are just that-veins! sometimes they may become darker if the flow of blood is dimished-like vericose veins in the legs.
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Not enough info: Without knowing the range of motion of your jaw muscles, the condition of your teeth, a throat airway score and what other medical conditions are pres... Read More
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Dental dry socket: You will generally have an increase in pain about three days after the dental extraction. The pain will be profound. The pain may be so severe that ev... Read More
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Tongue biting: It could be that you have narrow dental arches(jaws). If the inside of your mouth is not big enough for your tongue, biting it is not uncommon. If you... Read More
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Great doc!!
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Dr. POMERANCE is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. POMERANCE is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! thank you, I saw him yesterday and he said there is no other treatment for me. and ivisalign is no option he said I don't believe him. :(
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Thanks for your quick reply! I was asked what I thought but didn't notice till I got home.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, MI
Graduated 1980MD
Residency
John Mew Orthotropic/Biobloc Residency
Completed 2015
Awards
Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry
Top Doctor, Third Place, Ann Arbor Region, MI - Summer
2013
Top Dentist, Third Place, Michigan - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Dental Association
Michigan Dental Association
american academy of general dentisty
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