by Shelby Township Dentist | Aug 20, 2010 | Dental Hygiene, Periodontal Disease
Do you have bad breath, bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, loose teeth or history of tooth loss? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you may have periodontal disease. Gum disease is very common. Unfortunately most people don’t even know that...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 23, 2010 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Health Implications, Nutrition, Oral Conditions, Periodontal Disease
I asked Helen, a patient of mine in her late 70’s who regularly reads my “Ask The Gentle Dentist” column what she would like to see in my June Ask the Dentist column. She thought it would be a good idea for me to write an article on the Periodontal...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Feb 10, 2010 | Dental Insurance, General Dentistry, How to choose a dentist, Welcome
With the loss of countless jobs in Michigan and the attempt to cut costs dental insurance has been cut out for many Shelby, Sterling Heights, Washington Township and Clinton Twp. Michigan residents. Preventive dentistry is by far the best way to eliminate painful...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jul 15, 2009 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers, General Dentistry, Porcelain veneers, Teeth Whitening
Crooked teeth in the front of the mouth can be embarrassing and difficult to keep clean. A person’s smile is the first thing noticed by others when they first meet or talk to another. Lower teeth crowding is a normal part of late growth process of the lower...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jun 26, 2008 | Dental Emergencies, Drug Concerns, General Dentistry, Mouth pain, Nutrition, Oral Cancer, Oral Conditions, Periodontal Disease
This article is from the Academy of General Dentistry newsletter that I get and thought it was valuable for men. Now to answer the question—-Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their oral...