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Common Questions about Dentures | The Gentle Dentists Shelby Township
Upper dentures rest on the soft tissues of the palate, which contain fat deposits. When you lose weight, these fat deposits shrink, reducing the support your palate provides to the denture. This results in poor suction and can make your dentures feel loose. If your...
Mouth Breathing and its effect on your body
Mouth breathing may seem harmless, but it has significant long-term effects on your overall health. One night, my 5-year-old son, Matthew, woke me up, unable to breathe through his nose. I used my mother’s old remedy—Vick’s vapor rub—which helped him breathe again,...
Cheek and Tongue Biting | The Gentle Dentists Shelby Township
Cheek and tongue biting can be painful, frustrating, and even embarrassing, especially if it occurs frequently. The sudden sting from biting your cheek or tongue can make eating or speaking uncomfortable, and in some cases, can lead to sores that take time to heal....
How Much Do Dental Veneers Cost in Shelby Township, Michigan? | The Gentle Dentists
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain pieces designed to fit each individual's teeth, typically costing between $900 and $1000 per tooth in Shelby Township. The final cost depends on factors such as tooth grinding, existing fillings, bone loss, and aesthetic...
Cold Sores: A Major Oral Herpes Symptom | The Gentle Dentists Shelby Township
The small pus-filled blisters that appear on the internal lining of the oral cavity, nostrils, and lips are called cold sores. This oral condition is not a disease itself but a major symptom of herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1), and in some cases, herpes simplex type 2...
Dental CBCT Scan | The Gentle Dentists Shelby Township
CBCT is a very low dose technique used by healthcare professionals to examine the jaw and structures of the skull. Unlike traditional or digital X-rays that show a flat picture, a CT scan provides a complete picture of the jaw. Dental Implant Planning: Viewing vital...
Soft Tissue Effects from Mouth Rinses and Toothpastes | The Gentle Dentists Shelby Township, MI
Learn how mouth rinses and toothpastes can affect your oral soft tissues. Expert advice from The Gentle Dentists in Shelby Township.
Teeth Whitening and Mouth Guard Use | The Gentle Dentists Shelby Township
Teeth Whitening At The Gentle Dentists in Shelby Township, one of the most requested cosmetic procedures is teeth whitening. Bleaching has been around in dentistry for the past 25 years. The active ingredients, either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide, create...
Cosmetic and Bite Enhancement – Patient Testimonial
? Dental Health Improvement Through Dental Flossing The Gentle Dentist Robert V. Antolak, DDS 15055 22 mile Rd. Suite #2 Shelby Twp., Michigan 48315 Phone: 586-247-3500
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15055 22 mile Rd. Ste #2
Shelby Township, MI 48315