Dr. Michael Scott Hestwood DDS
Dentist | General Practice
431 N Steer St Addison MI, 49220About
Dr. Michael Hestwood is a Dentist practicing in Addison, MI. Dr. Hestwood specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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