Shelby Dentist: Snap On Smile – The Cheap Way to Improve Your Smile in Michigan

March 23, 2010 by ·

The Snap on smile is a technique used by Shelby Twp. MI dentist Robert Antolak to enhance the appearance of one of his patients. This technique is an easy and affordable way to improve your smile. This is not a permanent method of enhancing the smile but can last a couple of years according to the manufacturer. In this video his patient has significant wear on his teeth from years of grinding or bruxism. Because his teeth are short he benefited greatly from having longer teeth. It not only looks better but he will be able to chew better because of the replacement of the missing tooth length.

Top teeth also can look better using this temporary technique. If your teeth are short, small or spaces in between them this could be the treatment you are looking for since it costs around $1000 for an entire arch (upper or lower jaw).

Porcelain Crowns or veneers can cost that much per tooth so this is a good way to make a nice improvement for that special occasion.

If you think you may be a candidate for this then give Dr. Antolak a call at 586.247.3500 and get yourself a free consultation to determine if this can be for you.

About The Author

Dr. Robert Antolak, DDS graduated from the University of Michigan in 1987 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality and appropriate cosmetic, sedation and general dentistry in the most comfortable and gentle way possible. Because being a dentist has been a lifelong dream, Dr. Antolak has a passion for the profession. He enjoys helping people feel better about their smiles and therefore their self-image with dental implant and cosmetic dentistry. His Dental Practice is located in Shelby Township, Michigan.  For more information visit The Gentle Dentist.

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Michigan Cosmetic Dentist – Dental Porcelain Veneers in Shelby Township, Michigan

March 3, 2010 by ·

The use of Cosmetic porcelain veneers is a very common way that many Michigan residents choose to enhance their smiles.  Porcelain veneers are thin shells of beautiful porcelain that is fabricated in a dental laboratory.  They are about the thickness of a credit card and are very fragile when handled.  When they are bonded to the natural tooth they become incredibly strong and are about as strong as your natural teeth.  Every attempt is to keep the shaping of the teeth as conservative as possible.   Lumineers are a name brand for a type of porcelain and placing them on teeth gives a natural look.

The following is an example what laminate veneers are used for:

  • Straightening crooked teeth by filling in the areas that are pushed in and in areas where the teeth are protruding slightly more tooth reduction is necessary.  The idea is to get the teeth to look uniform when looking at someone straight on or to the side.
  • Darkened teeth can be made whiter.  This is done by reducing some of the thickness of the natural tooth and thickening it up with whiter porcelain.  The same principle applies when Formica is placed over a kitchen top.  Any malformations are covered up by this thin film so no one will know the difference.
  • Missing teeth can be filled in with a fixed bridge made of the same porcelain as the veneer.  This is a very natural and conservative approach to a beautiful smile when a tooth is missing.
  • To close spaces between teeth.  This is very common and by making the tooth slightly wider the spaces can be closed up, giving a beautiful result.

Porcelain veneers last many many years, are conservative, keep the teeth the same bright white color and don’t stain like bonding.  Call Shelby Township, Michigan Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Antolak at (586)247-3500 for a free dental consultation to see if porcelain veneers are right for you.

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How to Find a Dentist in Shelby Twp. Michigan

October 8, 2009 by ·

Finding a dentist in any community especially in the location of Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Sterling Heights or Washington, Michigan can be a difficult process.  This can be especially true when there are so many choices available for your families dental home.  You may be asking yourself the question:

  • How friendly are they at the place I choose?
  • Is the dental office clean?
  • Is the dental practice modern and up to date on technology and techniques?
  • What type of dental insurance do they accept?
  • Are they good with kids?
  • Do they perform all levels of care or do I have to go to this office and then that office to get my treatment?
  • Do they have convenient hours, location and parking?
  • Am I going to trust the dentist and staff or are they going to take advantage of me?
  • Are they expensive?

If you are finding yourself asking these types of questions we would like to talk to you.  At TheGentleDentist.com we can answer your questions with a free consultation just to check out the office, staff and the Doctor.  Since Dr. Antolak has been writing the Ask The Dentist articles for the Senior Living News and Source newspapers he has come across every question possible and is proud of the level of care, professionalism and uniqueness that makes him The Gentle Dentist.  Give the office a call and talk to Nikki, Jill or Dana at (586)247-3500 or visit the website at www.TheGentleDentist.com.

Dr. Antolak has been in practice for 22 years and practices cosmetic, implant, sedation and family dentistry.  It is his passion to help those to feel good again by helping them to smile again.

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