Emergency Treatment for dental abscess and toothaches in Shelby twp and Sterling Hts. Michigan

July 8, 2009 by ·

Dental infections can be dangerous if they grow and enter the spaces in the neck between the layers of muscles.  To treat the dental emergency and relieve the pressure from the puss infection can be done in a few ways.  These are to aide your body’s own natural immune system which fights off infections on a cellular level. 

Antibiotics fight bacteria so when they are used the medicine gets into the blood stream and either slows down the growth or kills the bacteria as the blood penetrates the area where the infection is.  It is necessary to have blood flow to the area where the infection is so the use of a heating pad is effective to draw the antibiotic rich blood to the area .

Dental Extractions remove the cause of the infection the fastest because the removal of infected teeth actually creates a large opening where the infection can drain.

Root canals involve the removal of dead nerve tissue inside of the tooth by disinfecting the root canal space.  After the nerve space is disinfected and cleaned a rubber material is packed into the hollow tooth root.  A small opening at the end of the tooth is made when the infected nerve is treated so this provides a small pressure release where the infection is.  It is very important to close off the opening in the crown portion of the tooth with a core and crown.  This eliminates the bacterial penetration from the mouth into the disinfected tooth. 

With all of the dental care at www.TheGentleDentist.com office located in Shelby township, Michigan we strive to make  your visit pain free.  I take a lot of time during injections and the procedure to assure  you that your needs are taken care of.  I give promises to our patients that you will be reated in the most gentle way possible and not start treatment until you are absolutely numb and pain free.  We use nitrous oxided gas and sedation dentistry for those who have a lot of fear and hate going to the dentist. 

Dental emergencies are nothing to procrastinate on and if you are swollen then either call our office at 586-247-3500, or get to your local emergency room if the infection has caused  your neck to swell and close off your breathing. 

At our office we serve Sterling Heights, Shelby twp. Utica, New Balimore,Washington Twp and Clinton Twp areas of Michigan.

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Dental Implant Surgery

April 9, 2009 by ·

www.TheGentleDentist.com for information on  our Implant Dentistry and Dental Implant Surgery by Dr. Robert Antolak, DDS – The Gentle Dentist.  We have “quality and care” as our common theme. Whether we place dental implants, save teeth with root canals, fill teeth or even clean your teeth we care about you! Steve had 3 implants placed after bone grafting to add length in the sinus cavity for these implants. The final result is to have teeth where he hasn’t been able to chew for over 20 years. If you have questions please call our Shelby Township, Michigan dental office at 586-247-3500

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Dental Implant surgery-a painless procedure to gain teeth

September 21, 2008 by ·

This patient of The Gentle Dentist had lost some teeth because of a failed root canal and a fractured tooth.  Rather than adding more teeth to a failed system she and her husband studied the options and decided to give us a call.  They searched on the internet for options and decided to give Dr. Robert Antolak, The Gentle Dentist,  the opportunity to surgically place dental implants to eventually replace the missing teeth.  She wants to eat normal food without pain or something removable.  The most natural way to replace these missing teeth are with dental implants.  They are small titanium screws that are inserted into the jaw bone.  The bone then grows into the implant and when healed teeth can be screwed into place.  The crowns that are placed can be treated like natural teeth because of the direct attachment to the bone.  The problem with both fixed bridges and partial dentures is that food can accumulate under them.  Dental implant crowns act like natural teeth so food doesn’t build up and you can use the same biting force as if the teeth were natural.

After 1 week there was great healing and in a couple of months she will have crowns to eat on.  This is important so that adjacent teeth don’t move into improper relationships.

The surgical cost of an implant, abutment and porcelain crowns are about $3,000 for the entire procedure.  This may seem like a lot, but the value to be able to have teeth to chew on again is beyond mention.

There are some dental insurances that do cover the placement and restoration of these procedures.

Dr. Antolak treats his dental patients in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you are treated like a guest in the home.  His motto is to “relax while we take care of your smile”. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and general dentistry using sedation dentistry if necessary for his high fear patients. He has been treating patients for the past 21 years and is located in Shelby Township, Macomb County, Michigan.

Give us a call at (586)247-3500 or email DrAntolak@TheGentleDentist.com for more information.

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