by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 28, 2012 | General Dentistry
Question: I have bad breath and my wife lets me know about it. Please let me know what can I do about it and where it comes from? More than 90 million people suffer from chronic halitosis or bad breath. In most cases it originates from the gums and tongue. The odor...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 26, 2012 | General Dentistry
Question: I just returned from a dental visit and he told me that I had 6 new cavities. I know I had missed my last few visits, but does this seem normal since I was in there a year and a half ago? Answer: The process of tooth decay hasn’t changed but the way we...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 24, 2012 | Dentures
Question: How long do dentures last? Answer: Proper care and cleaning will increase the life of your dentures. Although they typically last five years, proper care and minimal jaw recession can extend the life of dentures up to 25 years. Dentures should be cleaned...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 22, 2012 | General Dentistry
Question: I was talking to some friends at bingo last month and my friend had concerns that she was going to loose her teeth. Could you tell me if tooth loss inevitable in the later years? Answer: No! Today, older adults are keeping their natural teeth longer...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 20, 2012 | Ask The Gentle Dentist
Shelby Township Dentist Discusses Oral Health At a recent presentation at our Shelby Township office I was asked questions about oral health and the frequency of toothbrushing. I recommend brushing teeth at least 3 times per day for at least 1 minute preferably after...
