by Shelby Township Dentist | Apr 7, 2014 | Shelby Twp. Dentist
One health concern we have as a dental professional is the relationship between Periodontal disease or pyorrhea and diabetes and/or smoking. Periodontal Disease or Pyorrhea is an infection of the gums and the surrounding supporting structures of the teeth. This...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jan 30, 2014 | Gum disease
Gum Disease Discussed by Macomb County MI Dentist Hi. My name is Dr. Robert Antolak, the dentist at thegentledentist.com in Shelby Township in Michigan, and I would like to focus on periodontal disease and what gum disease is. Gum disease is something that affects...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jan 25, 2012 | Dental Videos, Periodontal Disease
Hi, my name is Margie, I am a dental hygienist here for Dr. Robert Antolak, the Gentle Dentist in Shelby Township, Michigan and I briefly wanted to talk to you today about periodontal disease. Most people have no idea how a problem it is, the percentage is about 70 to...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Sep 6, 2011 | Periodontal Disease
What is periodontal disease? It is the inflammation of the surrounding structures of the teeth, including bone and soft tissues. It can be as simple as gum inflammation or more serious involving the surrounding tissues and the bone. When there is a surmountable amount...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Aug 31, 2010 | Dental Emergencies, General Dentistry
This month I would like to discuss another dental issue and problem that many people (approximately 40 Million Americans) suffer with: Sensitive teeth. Teeth are composed of enamel on the outside and the dentin which lies just under the enamel. Dentin contains very...