by Shelby Township Dentist | Jun 27, 2011 | Oral Cancer
Hi. My name is Dr. Robert Antolak, the owner and president of The Gentle Dentist located out in Shelby Township, Michigan. What’s a really important topic is for people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer, especially head and neck cancer, is something...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Sep 29, 2010 | Dental fear, Dental Hygiene, Dental Surgery, General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Oral Cancer
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation Close to 36,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. Of those 36,000 newly diagnosed individuals, only...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 12, 2007 | General Dentistry, Oral Conditions
Question: My friend has been stricken by cancer and the doctor told her that she needs to see her dentist to get her ready for her cancer treatment. Why is it necessary for the dentist to get involved? Answer: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United...