by Shelby Township Dentist | May 21, 2008 | Dental Implants, Dentures, General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Tooth replacement
Lower dentures are designed fit between the pressure of the lower lip and the tongue. Unfortuantely, this prevents the denture wearer from biting down with enough pressure to chew and bite food. Therefore, the denture wearer is forced to cut the food into small...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 16, 2008 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergencies, Fillings, General Dentistry, Tooth replacement
Teeth chip and break off for a number of reasons. They mostly fracture due to stresses that go beyond what they are able to withstand. Old silver mercury fillings (amalgams) actually weaken teeth by creating micro fractures called craze lines. They are created by the...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 10, 2008 | Dental Implants, Dentures, General Dentistry, Tooth replacement
Dental implants can be a costly procedure ranging from $3000-$4000 per implant that is placed. This includes the abutment and crowns if necessary. At The Gentle Dentist, we perform most all implant surgeries and restore the implants. Therefore, it is much more...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 10, 2008 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergencies, Dental Implants, Dental Insurance, Dental Veneers, Dental Videos, General Dentistry, How to choose a dentist, Welcome
First, I would like to say that this is a very good question and it is logical to be asked by not only those who look for a family and cosmetic dentist, but any health care professional. I would always try to get some recommendations from family and friends, then next...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 9, 2008 | Dental Emergencies, Dental Videos, General Dentistry, Headache treatment, Mouth pain, Oral Conditions, Sleeping Disorders
Headaches and TMJ pain I would like to discuss an issue that affects over 10,000,000 Americans: Tension and Migraine headaches. We in the dental profession haven’t been given enough credit or is there an awareness of what we can do to help those who suffer from...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 9, 2008 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers, General Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Dental porcelain veneers are pieces of art that are completely custom made in a dental laboratory by a ceramist. They are fabricated from a glass material that is very detailed by the ceramist. The cosmetic porcelain veneer may seem to cost a lot, but since they...
