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Shelby Township Dentist Repairs Broken Front Teeth

by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 7, 2012 | Cosmetic Dentistry

Shelby Township Dentist Repairs Broken Front Teeth Dr. Antolak: Hi, this is Dr. Antolak from thegentledentist.com in Shelby Township, MI, and sometimes people have issues with having emergencies where they do some trauma to their front teeth. And, our friend Aaron...

Fosamax Information Update

by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 6, 2012 | Drug Concerns

Fosamax Information Update In recent articles I wrote about potential complications that Fosamax users could experience after dental extractions and oral surgery. We received numerous calls from concerned patients asking for more information. At a recent seminar more...

Cosmetic Dentistry in Shelby Township, Michigan

by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 5, 2012 | Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry in Shelby Township, Michgian One of the most commonly asked questions in our office is about cosmetic dentistry. In other words what are my options to improve and keep my smile? There are actually several things which can be done to improve the...

Shelby Township Dentist Explains the Benefits of Fluoride

by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 4, 2012 | Ask The Gentle Dentist

Shelby Township Dentist Explains the Benefits of Fluoride Question: Fluoridation affords benefits to children's teeth is a given, but why adults? The compound has a downside. It is classified by the federal government as a rat poison, and, hence, has a deleterious...

Shelby Township Dentist Discusses the Importance of Brushing Your Teeth

by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 3, 2012 | Teeth Brushing

So this is Dr. Antolak from thegentledentist.com in Shelby Township, Michigan. Our phone number is 586-247-3500. And, one thing I like to do, educating wise, is how to brush teeth. And one thing that we want to do. And the reason why I emphasize tooth brushing, and...

Shelby Township Dentist Explains Antibiotics

by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 3, 2012 | General Dentistry

Shelby Township Dentist Explains Antibiotics Question: I was told by my new dentist to take antibiotics before my cleaning, but she didn’t explain to me exactly why I needed to. Please explain the necessity because I hate having to take medications all the time....

Why are so many people afraid of the dentist?

by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 2, 2012 | Ask The Gentle Dentist

Why are so many people afraid of the dentist? I was recently asked by a patient of ours who is a psychiatrist on how we treat those who have an incapacitating fear of the dentist. Our discussion went on to determine what is common with dental and other fears. She said...

Shelby Township Dentist Answers Commonly Asked Questions

by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 1, 2012 | Ask The Gentle Dentist

Shelby Township Dentist Answers Commonly Asked Questions Question: I have pain on my lower denture that seems to get worse over the last 6 months. Could you tell me why they hurt now as compared to before? Answer: It is difficult to say exactly why your denture is...