When is it necessary to have wisdom teeth removed?

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...

What is the best way to keep lower dentures in?

by Shelby Township Dentist | May 21, 2008 | Dental Implants, Dentures, General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Tooth replacement

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...

Tension headache, tmj and migraine headache treatment

by Shelby Township Dentist | May 9, 2008 | Dental Emergencies, Dental Videos, General Dentistry, Headache treatment, Mouth pain, Oral Conditions, Sleeping Disorders

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...

NTI headache treatment

by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 14, 2007 | General Dentistry, Headache treatment, Mouth pain

Question: In the May issue of the Senior Living I read the article on Chronic headache sufferers not receiving optimal treatment.  I also read your articles in the past on this topic.  You stated in past articles that headaches may be caused by your teeth.  Please...

Shelby Township, Michigan Dentist Discusses Burning Mouth Syndrome

by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | Mouth pain

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...

Dry Mouth and Bad Breath

by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Oral Conditions

Question: I have bad breath and my wife lets me know about it. Please let me know what can I do about it and where it comes from? Answer: More than 90 million people suffer from chronic halitosis or bad breath. In most cases it originates from the gums and tongue. The...