Archive for August, 2008

Have you looked in the mirror at your smile lately?  Does it seem as if your teeth are shorter than they used to be?  When your lips are relaxed do you have any sign that you have teeth in your mouth?  Do you like your smile?  Is there anything you would like to change about your smile?  Do you cover your mouth when you start to smile so that no one notices your teeth?

These are some of the comments that patients bring up to me or  questions I ask them when we are evaluating their smile.  If they are pleased with the color, contour and appearance of their smile we move on to other issues.  If new patients have contacted us because they just don’t seem to have that young appearance and presentation they once did we perform our smile evaluation.  This includes a set of digital photos (included in the fee of an examination).  These photos are very detailed and taken with our professional camera set up with special lenses to capture details on the biting surfaces and a portrait shot using our strobe and photo back drop.

These photos are shown instantly to our patient on the computer monitor and with absolutely no obligation we look at the pictures together.  I discuss the potential options with them and if there is interest we can get the portrait computer enhanced to show the smile after cosmetic dentistry is performed.  This modified computer generated smile design can then be used by our laboratory and us to predictably enhance the smile using bleaching, tooth colored fillings, dental porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, dental implants or dental bridges.  There is no greater priviledge or fulfillment then when we can change one’s attitude and attitude about themselves.  We are constantly hearing about the changed lives that are an outcome that comes with smile enhancements using cosmetic dentistry.  If your current dentist hasn’t brought up the topic ask him or her if they can meet that need in your life.  If they don’t feel confident or comfortable with these procedures  then feel free to contact us for a free consultation.  Our phone number is (586)247-3500.

Dr. Antolak treats his dental patients in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you are treated like a guest in the home.  His motto is to “relax while we take care of your smile”. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and general dentistry using sedation dentistry if necessary for his high fear patients. He has been treating patients for the past 21 years and is located in Shelby Township, Macomb county Michigan

We are excited to announce that we have been asked to participate in the Sweet Endings event at the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly, Michigan. Our dental team will be providing the dental tips and care instruction for those Festival-goers who eat the sampling of chocolates.  We will be putting on a puppet show at the Festival on September 27-28 from 3pm-6pm that will demonstrate the importance of good oral hygiene.  If you are out there please stop by and say hi to us as we will be passing out free toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss.  This promises to be a very fun and exciting event with the midieval theme of the Renaissance Festival.  See you there!

Dr. Antolak treats his dental patients in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you are treated like a guest in the home.  His motto is to “relax while we take care of your smile”. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and general dentistry using sedation dentistry if necessary for his high fear patients. He has been treating patients for the past 21 years and is located in Shelby Township, Macomb county Michigan

It is important to get your children off to the right start in school including their dental checkup.  Proper dental care can take care of missed days at school due to emergencies and toothaches.  Orthodontic evaluation for poorly aligned teeth due to poor oral habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting and improper swallowing habits can affect teeth and their positon.  This can be done at this visit.  Also, because ot the increase occurence of dental decay from high sugar containing juices, snacks and the like it is vital to make sure that your child is decay free.

For the child that will be playing any contact sports a custom mouth guard will protect the teeth from fractures and even concussions so make sure you take care of this before the season starts.
We find that parental involvement, proper nutrition and education are all vital components to long term dental health for your child.  The only way to confirm this is by a thorough evaluation and why not now considering that school is close by.

Dr. Antolak treats his dental patients in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you are treated like a guest in the home.  His motto is to “relax while we take care of your smile”. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and general dentistry using sedation dentistry if necessary for his high fear patients. He has been treating patients for the past 21 years and is located in Shelby Township, Macomb county Michigan