What is a smile makeover like in Shelby Twp, Michigan?

A smile makeover is taking an average smile and making it a terrific smile by using modern cosmetic dentistry techniques.  An appealing smile has four characteristics:

  • The teeth are white, not yellow or discolored
  • the top teeth show when giving a full smile, but only a little bit of the gums show during the smile
  • There are no spaces between the teeth.
  • The teeth are straight

During the examination process at our Shelby twp. office we will:

  • take a complete set of digital x-rays including panorex
  • take a series of Digital Photographs including a few portrait pictures
  • Review the health history, chief complaint, expectations about what the patient wants and desires
  • Comprehensive examination which includes checking for cavities, periodontal disease, oral cancer, broken teeth, the bite including assessment of the TMJ (jaw joint)
  • discussion on what the findings are and a treatment plan on future treatment.
  • discussion about the fees and financial options which includes interest free financing through Care Credit.

By reviewing the photos taken it becomes obvious what is both good and what can be improved upon.  The computer monitor gives us a great tool to see what the possibilities are.  In fact, we can email out a before photo and have it accurately modified to give you the patient a good idea of what your smile would look like after treatment was performed.

Here is a list of the different procedures that can enhance your smile:

  • Teeth whitening
  • bonding
  • Cosmetic Veneers
  • braces
  • Gum recontouring to eliminate a gummy smile

 

 

For a free consultation about the different options are you can call our office in Shelby Township at (586)247-3500.  We service the Washington Twp, Rochester Hills, Sterling Heights, Troy areas of Michigan.

Worn down smile? How did it happen?–You may ask yourself .

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