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Tuesday 1pm - 8pm Wednesday 8am - 3pm Thursday 1pm - 8pm Saturday 8am - 2pm

Dr. Renata Olejnik DDS, 2891 East Maple Road Suite 100, Troy, MI (2025)

Dr. Renata Olejnik has 25 years of experience in modern dentistry. The office provides free consultations, and many dental services including: Cleanings, X-rays, bleaching, veneers, mini implants, extractions, sealants, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures (full and partial), and treatment of periodontal disease.

11/15/2025

Poor dental health can have consequences that extend far beyond the mouth. Recent research published in Neurology Open Access reveals a striking link between gum disease and brain shrinkage, particularly in areas associated with memory. Chronic inflammation and harmful bacteria from dental infections can enter the bloodstream, triggering damage in neural tissues over time. This deterioration may increase the risk of cognitive decline and conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Maintaining good oral hygiene, therefore, is not only vital for a healthy smile but also for protecting the brain’s long-term health and memory function.

10/26/2025

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

Recent research has revealed a striking connection — bacteria commonly found in dental plaque have been detected inside the arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

How does this happen?
When gums are inflamed or infected, bacteria can enter the bloodstream through microscopic openings in the gum tissue. Once circulating, they may trigger inflammation inside blood vessels, accelerating vascular injury and contributing to heart problems.

This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease — but their presence highlights how closely oral and cardiovascular health are intertwined. Ignoring gum health can silently add to systemic risks far beyond the mouth.

Maintaining healthy gums through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings isn’t just about preventing tooth loss — it could also play a role in protecting the heart.

🧠 Sources:
Lockhart PB, et al. (2012). Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association? Circulation.
Tonetti MS & Van D**e TE (2013). Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Consensus Report. J Clin Periodontol.

09/29/2025

In 1846, dentistry made history. Dr. William T.G. Morton, a dentist from Boston, became the first to publicly demonstrate anesthesia using ether during a dental procedure. Until that moment, patients had no choice but to undergo tooth extractions and even surgeries while fully awake, often in unbearable pain. Morton’s bold step marked the beginning of modern painless dentistry—and reshaped medicine itself.

This discovery did far more than ease suffering. It opened the door to safer, longer, and more advanced treatments in both dentistry and surgery. Anesthesia became the foundation for procedures we now consider routine, from wisdom tooth removal to complex oral and maxillofacial surgery. What started in a dental chair spread across hospitals worldwide, proving that dentistry was not only about teeth but about driving medical innovation.

Today, nearly 180 years later, anesthesia in dentistry has become remarkably safe and precise. From quick-acting local anesthetics to advanced sedation techniques, patients can undergo treatments without fear or trauma. Next time you sit in the dental chair for a comfortable, pain-free procedure, remember—it all began with a dentist’s groundbreaking contribution to science.

Address

2891 East Maple Road Suite 100
Troy, MI
48083

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	1pm - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+12486891343

Website

http://www.polishupyoursmile.com/

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