Michigan Cosmetic Dentistry in Shelby Township will boost self esteem and success

June 17, 2010 by ·

Cosmetic dentistry including bleaching, cosmetic porcelain  veneers, invisible braces, tooth colored fillings and porcelain crowns are very important aspects to the modern dental practice.

For people who suffer from low self esteem and pressures to smile in front of a camera these procedures can be their best friend.  Since the smile is the first thing noticed by others possessing a confident smile also shows higher self confidence and self worth to others.

I treated a neighbor of mine with cosmetic dental veneers and crowns about 2 years ago and saw him at a neighborhood birthday party the other day.  He saw me and started bragging that these (as he was pointing at his teeth) are the best investment I have ever made.  You see that they will last him many years to come whereas the investments in housing and the stock market have gone down his smile hasn’t.  He is a business owner in the Metro Detroit area and he  had to sell his services to professionals.  With a poor smile he lacked the confidence to present himself in front of banks and others in decision making positions.  Once he had a beautiful smile that he was proud of his exterior was reflective of  his interior and this made a difference in his demeanor and outlook.

Dr. Antolak has been practicing Cosmetic, implant, sedation and general dentistry for the past 23 years and is a contributing columnist for “Ask The Gentle Dentist” in the Senior Living News and the Advisor/Source newspapers for the past 8 years.

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

August 29, 2008 by ·

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

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Mercury fillings are now said to pose risk for some-FDA revision statement

June 19, 2008 by ·

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently came out with a statement  that claims that the silver/mercury amalgam fillings may be harmful to pregnant women, children, fetuses and people who are sensitive to mercury exposure.  This came out after years of asserting that mercury in fillings was safe.  According to the FDA website Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses.

The FDA also committed to issuing controls on mercury fillings in July 2009.  These controls could include information warnings about the effect of mercury on certain people but bans are unlikely according to Mary Peper Long, FDA spokesperson.
The ADA American dental Association maintains that amalgam is “a safe, affordable and durable material that has been used in teh teeth of more than 100 million Americans”.
We at The Gentle Dentist haven’t used dental amalgam for the past 8 years and have found that the tooth colored composite fillings not only look better, but they also bond the tooth together.  There are alternatives to the mercury fillings. Amalgam has been banned in Sweden for the past couple of years.  These statements and findings validate our decision to not place these fillings in my patients.
What has also concerned me is that OSHA requires that the extra amalgam not used needs to be stored and disposed of using special  containers and hiring hazardous waste companies to remove from the office.  I have had a hard time ethically placing this type of filling in someone’s mouth and attempt to call it safe.
 If you are concerned about the effects of amalgam give us a call at (586)247-3500 to schedule a consultation or email me at DrAntolak@TheGentleDentist.com.
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 website at www.thegentledentist.com
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