Blog/News - Shelby Township
Need For a Dental Porcelain Crown question
Question:            Dr Antolak, I read your article in the Senior Living Newspaper and I have several questions. I have two crowns, close to the front of my mouth, which are starting to chip off at the gum line. One dental crown is combined with...
Nutrition for overall Health
Question: I know you have mentioned and written about nutrition and food supplements. It is so confusing! Could you give me some general ideas about what minerals and nutrients are important for overall good health as it relates to dental health  Answer:  If...
Healthy Diet and Keeping your teeth White.
Healthy Diet and Keeping your Teeth White. Question: I have heard that there are natural diets that will reduce staining and whiten my teeth. Could you explain this to me and provide me details?  Answer: According to the a recent consumer poll by the American...
Porcelain Veneers and Porcelain Dental Crowns.
Interview with cosmetic dentist Dr. Robert Antola I was presenting information about cosmetic dentistry today to one of my patients and the question was brought up what the difference was between a crown and a veneer and what are the indications for each. Both...
Good Deed Contest-Win A Computer!
GOOD DEED CONTEST—WIN A COMPUTER  And to really get you to smile we would like to encourage you to enter your child age 17 years and younger into our “Good Deed Contestâ€. There is a chance he/she could win a laptop computer!!!!! All you have to do is go to...
CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
February is Children's Dental Health Month and I would like to answer some commonly asked questions. When should my child first visit the dentist?The ideal time is six months after your child's first (primary) teeth erupt. This time frame is a perfect opportunity for...
Christmas Wish
I want to thank everyone who donated to the candy buy back as we have about 400 pounds of candy waiting to be used when we travel to Haiti from January 25-Feb. 2. As we have celebrated Thanksgiving and are in preparation for Christmas it is a good time to reflect on...
Dental Insurance: Are you maximizing yours?
Insurance Benefits: Are you maximizing yours?  Question: I received a mailer that said that my insurance benefits will run out by the end of the year and I should get into their office. I am nervous about this and a little worried....
Extractions after a Stroke Explained by Michigan Dentist
Question: I had a toothache the other day and the dentist I saw said I need to have some teeth pulled since I haven’t been to visit a dentist in a long time. After my stroke a couple of years ago my doctor placed me on blood thinners. I am confused whether I need...
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15055 22 mile Rd. Ste #2
Shelby Township, MI 48315