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This patient has been suffering from headaches and has sought treatment from five dentists in the course of two years.  She was told that it was just because she grinds her teeth and they couldn’t do anything for her. Tension  Headaches and migraines are very common when the bite is altered many times with dental procedures and crowns that aren’t adjusted properly.  Missing teeth, crowns, bridges, and even fillings that aren’t properly adjusted after they have been placed will stress the muscles, teeth and TMJ.

The body attempts to alter the shape and size of these restorations but in an attempt to do so the muscles become stressed and this affects the jaw joint and teeth.

Things to look for are:

• Sensitive teeth especially when waking up.
• loose teeth
• headaches which originate from the temporal area on the side of the head.
• neck pain
• Migraine pain
• Clicking in the jaw which leads to jaw pain.

If these listed symptoms describe you and if it may have started after braces, after a filling, crown or bridge has been placed then give us a call at (586)247-3500.  More than likely we can help you.  You can also email us at Info@TheGentleDentist.com.

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.

If you are in search of an implant dentist in the Macomb County area – search no longer. 

At www.TheGentleDentist.com office located in Shelby Township. We provide a full range of comprehensive dentistry including implant placement surgery, implant grafting procedures, implant restoration for the patient who wants to have everything done in one location and possibly at one visit.  Using sedation dentistry it is possible not even remember the visit and be very relaxed before you even enter the office.  Dental implants are used for those who have:

• Loose dentures
• missing single teeth or
• sections of missing teeth

It is possible to place an implant surgically and then attach a temporary crown at the same visit so you don’t have to go without a tooth for any extended period of time.   Dr. Antolak is a member of the ICOI implant Academy and has treated many satisfied patients.

Are you tired of going from one specialist to another explaining yourself over and over?  This is not only inconvenient, but it requires a lot of time, paperwork and waiting.  Your time is too important to be going back and forth so why not get all of your care with Dr. Antolak?  He has a completely digital, paperless and green dental office so that you can fill out all of your “paperwork” online.  When you arrive at the relaxing dental office you will sign off and recheck the form you filled out on a tablet computer. 

The use of digital xrays makes the examination process fast and efficient using less radiation.  With the use of digital photography you can be well prepared and informed for the entire process.

As for financing:  We can talk to you about a way to fit this into your budget.  We have several ways to pay for your needed treatment.  For example you can go to  www.carecredit.com  to apply directly. 

Give Dr. Antolak, The original The Gentle Dentist a call at (586)247-3500 or visit the website at  http://www.thegentledentist.com