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Shelby Township, Michigan Dentist Explains Effects of Soda
Shelby Township, Michigan Dental Question: I have found during several recent new patient clinical interviews a problem that is not well known to the general public. During discussions about their nutrition it was discovered that they sipped soda throughout the day. ...
Insurance Benefits
Question: It seems as if I am getting less out of my insurance than I used to. Could you explain? Answer: Insurance is a supplement and has never been intended to pay for treatment completely. When insurance came out in the 1960’s average annual benefits were $1,000-...
Mini-implants Discussed by Shelby Township, Michigan Dentist
During a recent seminar to a group of physicians we brought up the use of “mini-implants” to support and firm up dentures. One of the doctors asked some specifics about these small wonders. Question: What are the mini-implants and what makes them different from...
Implants to hold in a lower denture
Question: I continue to read about soft dentures. What are they and how do they differ from regular dentures. Answer: This is a very interesting question and one that denture wearers ask me frequently. Soft dentures are a traditional denture made of either...
Shelby Township, Michigan Dentist Discusses Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dental Question: I have had a burning tongue for the last 6 months or so and don't know what to do about it. I am a 60 year old female and wonder what it caused from. Could you please provide some information for me to treat this irritating and painful situation...
Osteoporosis
I came across the following article on osteoporosis and thought it would be helpful for the readership: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona, M.D., warned In October that by 2020 as many as half of all older Americans could have osteoporosis or face a high risk of...
Dental Decay Explained by Dentist in Shelby Township, Michigan
Dental Question: I just returned from a dental visit and my dentist told me that I had 8 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...
Dentist in Shelby Township, Michigan Explains Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Question: I keep seeing the sign cosmetic dentistry. Could you explain what this entails? Answer: This is the process of improving ones smile and overall appearance through many enhancement techniques. US News and World report stated that 75% of Americans felt...
Digital X-rays
Question:There has been a lot discussion recently in the Detroit Free Press, The Today Show and on the internet regarding the safety of x-rays. Should I be concerned about the frequency of dental x-rays especially since I am a regular patient and take my dental...
The Gentle Dentist
15055 22 mile Rd. Ste #2
Shelby Township, MI 48315