by Shelby Township Dentist | Aug 19, 2009 | Dental Hygiene, Dental Surgery, Dental Videos, Periodontal Disease
The gum tissues around teeth play an important role in the health of the mouth and teeth. The teeth are supported into the jaw bone and are connected by very small elastic fibers that connect the teeth to the bone. This gives the teeth ability to move slightly when...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Aug 4, 2009 | Nutrition, Oral Conditions, Periodontal Disease
Diabetes-A growing epidemic!! Did you know your gum tissue affects the ability to monitor and regulate your blood sugar? Diabetes is a growing problem that now affects over 7% of Americans and is still on the rise. In fact, in the 1980s there were 5 million people...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Feb 5, 2009 | Dental Surgery, Dental Videos, General Dentistry, Mission Dentistry, Oral Conditions, Periodontal Disease
During Dr. Antolak’s recent Mission trip with his church Faith Lutheran Church in Troy Michigan he encountered a lady who had a tumor that grew over her teeth. This has been developing for over a few months and has prevented her from eating. Dr. Antolak...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 14, 2008 | Nutrition, Oral Conditions, Periodontal Disease
So the holidays are upon us and if you are like me the access to rich and high caloric foods are plenty. The trick is to limit food intake and closely monitor the quantities eaten. I want to give suggestions to help so that the New Years Resolutions will not seem to...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jul 9, 2008 | Dental Hygiene, Dental Videos, General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Nutrition, Oral Conditions, Periodontal Disease
Dental Hygiene is a critical aspect of keeping your teeth and entire body healthy for a lifetime. This video shows that it is important to brush your teeth at least twice per day and for about 90 seconds each time. An automatic toothbrush and manual toothbrush are...
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...
