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Shelby Twp. dentist, Dr. Robert Antolak, has been recently certified to apply botox and juviderm dermal fillers to enhance the appearance of the skin for a reduced wrinkle appearance.  Botox has been used very safely  for years to relax the muscles under the skin.  As we age the sun, smoking and other enviromental factors make the skin less elastic.  The skin looses its ability to rebound after stretching and wrinkles develop.  Botox is used just under the skin to only lightly relax the muscle to not give a plastic appearance.  Nelly, Dr. Antolak’s assistant is shown here in the video as a patient. Dentists are very qualified to give these injections because they give more injections in the head area.  They know the anatomy and are concerned about complete cosmetics. The Gentle Dentist is located in Macomb County serving Utica, Sterling Heights, Clinton Twp. Rochester Hills and Washington Township area.

To answer your question I must first give a little background and information on what dental implants are and other factors that can affect the cost of an implant.

Dental implants are man-made tooth roots that are inserted into the bone to replace missing teeth.  They are made of a titanium alloy which is completely biocompatible (accepted by the body).  Over a four month healing period bone grows into the threads of the implant making it a solid part of the body.  Small parts can be screwed into the implant which can then support teeth, fixed bridges and dentures.  Some people think that they are new but have been successfully in use for over 20 years.

The fee of and implant is affected by the need for bone grafting. Dental implants can be inserted immediately after a tooth is removed or can be inserted well after the teeth have been missing for a period of time.  Dental implants and teeth both stimulate bone to keep it from shrinking.  I use the analogy that when a person works out with exercise they stimulate their muscles and therefore the muscles stay the same size or grow. It is the body’s natural response to react to the stimulus of exercise to make more muscle tissue.  If a person is inactive and doesn’t use the muscle it shrinks.  Bone is a living structure in the body and if it is not stimulated internally with teeth or implants then it shrinks.  If fact, it shrinks up to 50% of the width in the first year after a tooth is removed.  Immediately after a tooth is extracted a bone graft or dental implant should be placed in the extraction site to reduce this immediate bone loss phenomenon.

If the case is more complex then a CT Scan which affects the fee.  These are needed to know where the bone and vital structures are and we have the computer software to read the CT scan to give the most accurate placement possible.

If sedation is used during the procedure then this can affect the fee. At our office we provide oral sedation making the patient completely comfortable with little to no memory of the treatment.

Depending on how the implant is going to be used affects the fee. Since the dental implant is only the part that goes into the bone what is screwed down into the implant affects the fee greatly.  This “prosthetic” portion is the functional part that goes into the mouth. This consists of both an abutment that screws down into the implant and a crown that gets cemented over the abutment.

If an implant is to be used to support a removable denture then only 2 implants are usually needed; if it is to replace a missing tooth then 1 implant is needed and if it is to replace 1-2 missing teeth then abutments and crowns are needed to make it a complete “tooth”.

There are a wide variety of factors that really affects the fee of dental implants in the Shelby Township, Macomb, Clinton Township, Utica, Washington Township and New Baltimore Michigan area. To answer your question:  to replace a single tooth if it needs to be extracted can be from $3,100 and up. This includes the fee for the extraction, implant placement surgery, abutment and porcelain crown.  Give us a call at (586)247-3500 or visit our web site at www.TheGentleDentist for a free consultation.  We are located at 15055 22 Mile, Shelby Township, Michigan. Just west of Hayes.

Question: I am looking for a nursing facility to keep my father at since his care is failing. I live in Macomb county and have questions about what to ask in reference to his total health care.   By reading your monthly Ask the Dentist article I do know that dental care is important when it comes to total overall care. Please Advise Mary P. Clinton Twp. Michigan.

Answer: Elderly people who live in nursing homes in the Macomb and Oakland county area of Michigan are at greater risk for oral health problems compared to elderly people who live independently, according to a study published in the July/August 2002 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

Thanks in part to widespread fluoridation, more people than ever before are keeping their teeth throughout their lives. But as people age, medical complications and other factors can negatively affect oral health. Evidence shows that older Americans are at risk for greater oral health problems than other groups because of age and the inability to get to a dentist’s office due to an existing medical condition or lack of transportation.

Oral health of frail elders residing in long-term care facilities is very poor, and most of the care at nursing homes is medical care and nursing care. Often oral care is overlooked and ignored for the homebound. We at Portable Dental Services have found that nurses and other health care providers haven’t been trained or aren’t willing to take the extra step in enhancing ones oral care. In fact I have found that there is an attitude of disgust when it comes to the mouth of other people. I have had some very positive experiences when it comes to their effort in providing oral care. You just have to really research and ask some important questions to the nursing staff.

Children or other relatives should take an active role in the oral health needs of elderly people residing in nursing homes. Assisting with brushing, flossing and general oral care must be promoted by the family members since no one else will advocate for the elderly patient than a relative or friend of a loved one. If there are questions about need our mobile, in the home dental care service is available for those who reside in Oakland and Macomb counties Michigan by visiting www.PortableDentalServices.com. or calling (586)873-5567.

According to the report, greater awareness among health care providers and caregivers can do much to ensure the elderly receive good oral health care, primarily through assessments of the patient’s mouth.

Before choosing a nursing home for an elderly person, relatives and loved ones should inquire about the quality and consistency of dental care at the facility. Questions one should ask are:

• Does the home have on-call dentists?
• Is nursing-home staff trained in basic mouth care?
• Is the staff trained to recognize oral problems?
• Does nursing home staff emphasize mouth care at least once a day?

If the staff or home administrator can’t say ‘yes’ to each of these questions, then a red flag should go up

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. For more information visit our Shelby Dentist website or call at 586-247-3500