by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | General Dentistry, Nutrition
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...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | General Dentistry
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...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | General Dentistry
Dental Question: I have read in a recent article that bad breath originates in the stomach and yet I have also read that it is from the mouth. I am confused and can you clarify the discrepancies for me? Answer: More than 90 million Americans can sigh comfortably...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | Dental Insurance, General Dentistry
Question: I received a mailer that said that my insurance benefits will run out by the end of the year and I should get into their office. I am nervous about this and a little worried. Answer: Most insurance plans have a renewal date on January 1 of each year. If...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | General Dentistry
There are many oral conditions and complications that take place when patients are using many drugs. A good website to use to research out medications is www.drugstore.com. They have a section where you can check out common side effects of medication you or someone...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | General Dentistry, Sleeping Disorders
Question: I know that as I age along with other seniors it seems as if I am more tired. My wife says I snore and have been for years. Am I tired because of the snoring or do you think because of my age? Answer: Over 70 million Americans snore or have a sleeping...
