by Shelby Township Dentist | Sep 29, 2008 | Dental Emergencies, Dental fear, General Dentistry, How to choose a dentist, Mouth pain, Oral Conditions, Sedation Dentistry, Welcome
The truth revealed why so many fear the dentist and the hope in a new level of dental care. By Dr. Robert Antolak, DDS – The Gentle Dentist There are many common reasons why people avoid coming to the dentist even when they know they need to. I face new...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jul 30, 2008 | Dental Emergencies, Dental Insurance, General Dentistry, Welcome
Attention: All GM Retired salary employees. I am sure you know that your dental insurance is expiring the end of 2008 and afterward all of the cost of dental care will come out of your own pocket. If you are one of those procrastinators who are waiting for a...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jul 21, 2008 | Dental Emergencies, General Dentistry, Oral Conditions, Sleeping Disorders
One of my patients just recently lost their 35 year old son with a sudden massive heart attack. upon autopsy it was revealed that the heart attack was caused secondary to obstructive sleep apnea. I told his mother that I would write this article to get the information...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jun 26, 2008 | Dental Emergencies, Drug Concerns, General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Nutrition, Oral Cancer, Oral Conditions, Periodontal Disease
This article is from the Academy of General Dentistry newsletter that I get and thought it was valuable for men. Now to answer the question—-Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their oral...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 30, 2008 | Dental Emergencies, Dental Surgery, General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Oral Conditions, Sedation Dentistry
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...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 16, 2008 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergencies, Fillings, General Dentistry, Tooth replacement
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...
