Extractions after a Stroke Explained by Michigan Dentist

by Shelby Township Dentist | Nov 19, 2007 | Dental Emergencies, Drug Concerns, General Dentistry, Oral Conditions

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...

Cavity Prevention and Proper Hygiene Explained by Shelby Township Dentist

by Shelby Township Dentist | Nov 19, 2007 | Fillings, General Dentistry, Nutrition, Oral Conditions

Dental Decay:After Halloween I thought it would be important to address this Topic: I have had a few questions lately regarding the frequency that cavities occur from a number of patients. They seem to routinely think that dental decay is somehow genetic because...

Shelby Twp. Dentist Discusses Bad Breath

by Shelby Township Dentist | Oct 1, 2007 | Oral Conditions

Shelby Twp. Dentist Discusses Bad Breath 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? More than 90 million people suffer from chronic halitosis or bad breath. In most cases it...

FDA warning on Toothpastes

by Shelby Township Dentist | Oct 1, 2007 | Drug Concerns, General Dentistry, Nutrition, Oral Conditions

   I ran across this consumer alert from the FDA and thought it would be good for you the consumer to be aware of this:   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 1 issued a warning to consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China. The...

Headaches and TMJ Pain Treatment

by Shelby Township Dentist | Apr 6, 2007 | General Dentistry, Headache treatment, Oral Conditions

Headaches and TMJ Pain Treatment 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...

Shelby Township Dentist Explains Why Smoking is Harmful

by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 14, 2007 | Oral Conditions

Question: I continuously hear about the effects of cigarettes and the damage they cause. My husband died 2 years ago from an oral cancer that his dentist first discovered. He suffered tremendously and now I believe my granddaughter is smoking. I have fear that these...