Blog/News - Shelby Township
When is it necessary to have wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth are the third molars and usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25. They are commonly extracted when they affect other teeth—Most people have four wisdom teeth, but it is possible to have more or fewer. They are generally thought to be called wisdom...
What is the best way to keep lower dentures in?
Lower dentures are designed fit between the pressure of the lower lip and the tongue. Unfortuantely, this prevents the denture wearer from biting down with enough pressure to chew and bite food. Therefore, the denture wearer is forced to cut the food into small...
Inteview with Dr. Antolak about Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Antolak treats his dental patients in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you are treated like a guest in the home. His motto is to "relax while we take care of your smile". He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and general dentistry using...
Chipped tooth treatments at the cosmetic dentist office
Teeth chip and break off for a number of reasons. They mostly fracture due to stresses that go beyond what they are able to withstand. Old silver mercury fillings (amalgams) actually weaken teeth by creating micro fractures called craze lines. They are created by the...
What is the cost of a dental implant?
Dental implants can be a costly procedure ranging from $3000-$4000 per implant that is placed. This includes the abutment and crowns if necessary. At The Gentle Dentist, we perform most all implant surgeries and restore the implants. Therefore, it is much more...
What to look for in a dentist
First, I would like to say that this is a very good question and it is logical to be asked by not only those who look for a family and cosmetic dentist, but any health care professional. I would always try to get some recommendations from family and friends, then next...
Tension headache, tmj and migraine headache treatment
Headaches and TMJ pain I would like to discuss an issue that affects over 10,000,000 Americans: Tension and Migraine headaches. We in the dental profession haven’t been given enough credit or is there an awareness of what we can do to help those who suffer from...
What is the cost of cosmetic dental veneers in Macomb County?
Dental porcelain veneers are pieces of art that are completely custom made in a dental laboratory by a ceramist. They are fabricated from a glass material that is very detailed by the ceramist. The cosmetic porcelain veneer may seem to cost a lot, but since they...
What are the benefits of replacing teeth with dental implants?
Dental implants are one of the most researched, progressive aspects of modern dentistry. They have been used for over 25 years so they aren't exactly new, but have been developed to be more user-friendly for the dentist. Dental implants are inserted into the...
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