Blog/News - Shelby Township
Shelby Township Dentist Discusses Bad Breath
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...
Cause of Cavities Explained by Shelby Township Dentist
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...
Dentist in Shelby Township Explains How Long Dentures Last
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...
Shelby Township Dentist Discusses Tooth Loss
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...
Shelby Township Dentist Discusses Oral Health
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...
Shelby Township Hygienist Explains Fluoride Varnish
Shelby Township Hygienist Explains Fluoride Varnish Fluoride varnish is a type of topical fluoride treatment that is used in many dental practices today. It is used to desensitize root surfaces, remineralize tooth surfaces and prevent decay. Its adherent nature and...
Mini Implants Vs. Full Size Implants Explained by Shelby Township Dentist
Mini Implants Vs. Full Size Implants Explained by Shelby Township Dentist Hi, this is Dr. Antolak from thegentledentist.com, located out in Shelby Township, Michigan. Our phone number is (586) 247-3500. Implants are a big part of dentistry now, as most of you have...
CAT Scan use in a Shelby Township Dental Office
CAT Scan use in a Shelby Township Dental Office Hi. This is Dr. Antolak from thegentledentist.com in Shelby Township, Michigan. 586-247-3500 is our phone number. And what I have here is a skull. And I actually have a computer program that can read a CT scan, or a cone...
Macomb County Dentist Answers Question About Gum Disease
Macomb County Dentist Answers Question About Gum Disease Question: I read about the correlation between chronic gum disease and heart attack. Can you explain? Answer: There have been some conclusive studies that link heart disease with smoking, high cholesterol levels...
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Shelby Township, MI 48315