by Shelby Township Dentist | Jul 31, 2024 | Ask The Gentle Dentist, General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Oral Conditions, Patient questions & answers, Shelby, Shelby Dentist, Shelby Township, Shelby Township Dental Clinic, Shelby Twp., Shelby Twp. Dentist
Understanding Cold Sores 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,...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jul 11, 2024 | Ask The Gentle Dentist, dental care, Dental Products, Dental Questions, Gentle Dentist, Michigan Dentist, Oral Health, Shelby, Shelby Dentist, Shelby Township, Shelby Township Dental Clinic, Shelby Twp., Shelby Twp. Dentist, Teeth Whitening
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...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Nov 25, 2017 | Ask The Gentle Dentist
Hybridge Permanent solution for your smile. Many think that dentures are a thing of the past, but more people wear them than we think. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), 57 percent of Americans ages 65 to 74, and 51 percent...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Apr 27, 2016 | Ask The Gentle Dentist
Oral cancer detection, treatment and dental implications for radiation treatment I attended the Michigan Dental Association conference in mid April and wanted to share some of the information with you, the public. I will keep this simple, but at the same time relevant...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 25, 2016 | Ask The Gentle Dentist
Question: I keep seeing more information on cosmetic dentistry all of the time. Could you explain what this entails and how it can make a difference for me? This is the process of improving one’s smile and overall appearance through many enhancement techniques. At...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Nov 25, 2015 | Ask The Gentle Dentist
What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is an artificial root used to hold down dentures or replace missing teeth. Dental implants are surgically placed into the jaw bone and is surprisingly easy and pain free. In the following photo it shows the implant in the...
