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		<title>What is Periodontal Disease?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is periodontal disease? It is the inflammation of the surrounding structures of the teeth, including bone and soft tissues. It can be as simple as gum inflammation or more serious involving the surrounding tissues and the bone. When there is a surmountable amount of bone loss, the teeth loosen and can eventually lead to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Expect at The Gentle Dentist in Shelby Township</title>
		<link>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/what-to-expect-at-the-gentle-dentist-in-shelby-township/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cancer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, my name&#8217;s Dr. Antolak. I&#8217;m the owner here of  The Gentle Dentist. We&#8217;re located in Shelby Township, Michigan.  So glad you made the time to invest in, in looking at our website. What to expect when you come into our office is a lot of smiling faces. When you come in here, you&#8217;ll see [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shelby Dentist: Periodontal Disease and Chronic Inflammation Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dental Hygiene]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Implications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mouth pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Periodontal Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bleeding Gums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[c-reactive protein]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gum disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heart health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[low weight babies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have bad breath, bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, loose teeth or history of tooth loss?  If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you may have periodontal disease. Gum disease is very common. Unfortunately most people don&#8217;t even know that they have periodontal (gum) disease.  It isn&#8217;t until it is too late [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shelby Dentist says &#8220;Periodontal Disease / Gum Disease and other factors can contribute to heart disease and diabetes&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/periodontal-disease-and-other-factors-that-can-contribute-to-heart-disease-and-diabetes-in-shelby-twp-mi/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/periodontal-disease-and-other-factors-that-can-contribute-to-heart-disease-and-diabetes-in-shelby-twp-mi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 02:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dental Hygiene]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Implications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oral Conditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Periodontal Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/?p=729</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I asked Helen, a patient of mine in her late 70’s who regularly reads my &#8220;Ask The Gentle Dentist&#8221; column what she would like to see in my June Ask the Dentist column.  She thought it would be a good idea for me to write an article on the Periodontal Disease / Gum Disease.  This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discounted Dentistry for the uninsured</title>
		<link>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/discounted-dentistry-for-the-uninsured-in-shelby-twp/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/discounted-dentistry-for-the-uninsured-in-shelby-twp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dental Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How to choose a dentist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Welcome]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clinton Twp Michigan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental Cleanings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental Plan]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[digital xrays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discounted dentistry]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Michigan Residents]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Oral Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pain Prevention]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Preventive Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preventive Nature]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Systemic Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tooth Pain]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/?p=627</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the loss of countless jobs in Michigan and the attempt to cut costs dental insurance has been cut out for many Shelby, Sterling Heights, Washington Township and Clinton Twp. Michigan residents.  Preventive dentistry is by far the best way to eliminate painful experiences with tooth pain and wallet pain.  Prevention will help keep the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I fix my crooked teeth?</title>
		<link>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/how-can-i-fix-my-ugly-crooked-teeth-in-macomb-shelby-and-washington-michigan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/how-can-i-fix-my-ugly-crooked-teeth-in-macomb-shelby-and-washington-michigan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental Veneers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Porcelain veneers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teeth Whitening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adult Hood]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dental Porcelain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Enamel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gum disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jawbone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lower Jaw]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Periodontal Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porcelain Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teeth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thin Shells]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Upper Teeth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wisdom teeth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/?p=346</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Crooked teeth in the front of the mouth can be embarrassing and difficult to keep clean.   A person&#8217;s smile is the first thing noticed by others when they first meet or talk to another. Lower teeth crowding is a normal part of late growth process of the lower jaw.  As the lower jaw grows until [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why is Oral Health Important for Men?</title>
		<link>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/why-is-oral-health-important-for-men/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/why-is-oral-health-important-for-men/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dental Emergencies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drug Concerns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mouth pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oral Cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oral Conditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Periodontal Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Academy of General Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Average Man]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bleeding Gums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Common Factors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental Checkups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dentistry Newsletter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dry mouth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fluoride]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Oral Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gum disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Statistics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heart Attacks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Male Men]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mouthguard injuries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Periodontal Gum Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Periodontal Pockets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[physical health and good oral health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porous Substance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preventive Dental Care]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tender Gums]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/?p=98</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8212;-Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their oral health is equally ignored. Good oral health recently has been [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CHILDRENâ€™S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH</title>
		<link>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/children%e2%80%99s-dental-health-month/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/children%e2%80%99s-dental-health-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dental Emergencies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fillings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dental trauma]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[first dental visit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gum disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thumb sucking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tooth decay]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thegentledentist.com/blog/2008/02/22/children%e2%80%99s-dental-health-month/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[February is Childrenâ€™s Dental Health Month and I would like to answer some commonly asked questions. When should my child first visit the dentist?The ideal time is six months after your childâ€™s first (primary) teeth erupt. This time frame is a perfect opportunity for the dentist to carefully examine the development of your childâ€™s mouth. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Periodontal disease</title>
		<link>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/periodontal-disease/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/periodontal-disease/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[extraction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gingivitis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gum disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loose teeth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[periodontal diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pyoria]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: I&#8217;ve recently been told I have the beginning signsÂ of Pyoria.Â  I&#8217;m quite upset about it&#8230;.I brush at least 2 times a day and floss daily.Â  Please help me clear this up.Â  I always thought this was a disease onlyÂ people with poor dental hygiene got.Â  I need to enhance my knowledge.Â  Please let me know.Â Â Â  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dry Mouth and Bad Breath</title>
		<link>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/dry-mouth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/dry-mouth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelby Dentist</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mouth pain]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[brushing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dry mouth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flossing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gum disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[halitosis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kidney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[liver malfunction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oral Hygiene]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tobacco]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tongue]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 odor is caused by [...]]]></description>
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