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Use Your Dental Benefits Before the Year’s End in Topeka

November 22, 2013

Another year is drawing to a close before we know it. At Michel Dental, we urge our patients to take this time to look into their dental insurance plans and make sure they’ve taken full advantage of all their dental benefits for the year. These benefits exist to help you keep your smile in great shape, so make sure you take full advantage of them.

Every dental insurance plan is different, so we recommend checking with your insurance provider to get a detailed list of the exact benefits your plan offers. Most all plans cover two dental checkups a year, so this is a good place to start. Your dental checkup is also an important part of preventative dental care, so call us today if you haven’t had a checkup in a while.

With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the time to make appointments for any dental work you might need that’s covered under your dental insurance plan. Any benefits not used before the end of the calendar year will be lost as these plans do not roll over. Give us a call today to book your appointments to ensure that you start off 2014 with a healthy smile.

At Michel Dental, we offer quality dental care for a distinctive smile. Our Topeka dental office serves patients from Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, and surrounding areas. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

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Root Canal Therapy from Michel Dental

October 7, 2013

Filed under: Endodontics — Tags: Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, endodontics, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, root canal therapy, Topeka — tntadmin @ 1:53 pm

Are you experiencing tooth pain? It’s important to give us a call here at Michel Dental so we can inspect your smile to discover the cause of the discomfort and to restore health to your smile. A painful tooth may be a sign of a root canal infection, which we can treat with root canal therapy.

Usually, pain is a sign that there is a problem with your smile, and ignoring it will only make the problem worse. If a cavity has progressed so far that it’s breached the enamel of the tooth, or the tooth has sustained other damage or trauma, the inner pulp of your tooth can become infected. This inner pulp is known as the root canal of your tooth.

Dr. Michel will perform your root canal therapy by removing the decayed inner pulp of your tooth. He will then fill the canal with a biocompatible material and top the tooth with a crown to help strengthen it and to protect against further decay or damage. The sooner this problem is detected, the better chance we have of saving your tooth.

If you’re experiencing tooth pain, call us today. We can help restore your smile’s health with root canal therapy. Thanks to advances in dental technology, this procedure is now more comfortable than ever before, so you have nothing to fear. We’re here to help ensure that our patients have healthy smiles for a lifetime.

At Michel Dental, we offer quality dental care for a distinctive smile. Our Topeka dental office serves patients from Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, and surrounding areas. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

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Cosmetic Bonding Can Quickly Improve Smiles in Topeka

September 30, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic bonding, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry Topeka, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, Topeka — tntadmin @ 1:53 pm

Do you have one or a few teeth that just don’t look as great as the rest of your smile? Do you want to correct these issues but don’t want to go through the hassle and expense of porcelain veneers? If a few imperfections such as chips or other flaws mar your smile, at Michel Dental we can correct these issues with cosmetic bonding.

Cosmetic bonding is a simple, one-appointment cosmetic dentistry procedure that can quickly correct small imperfections in your smile. Dr. Michel will apply composite resin to your tooth to cover the imperfection. The resin is carefully color matched to blend in with the rest of your smile. Then he’ll use a special light to cure and harden the resin, and polish it to complete your restoration. You’ll leave with a beautiful smile because your flaws will be corrected in only one visit to our office.

Unfortunately, the bonded material will not stain over time in the same way as your natural teeth, so you may need teeth whitening in the future to keep your smile looking great. Still, cosmetic bonding is a great choice if you have some minor smile flaws you’d like to be quickly corrected. Please give us a call to learn more or to schedule your appointment.

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Sleep Apnea Treatments from Michel Dental

September 11, 2013

Filed under: Sleep Apnea — Tags: CPAP, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, oral appliance, sleep apnea, sleep apnea therapy Topeka, sleep breathing disorder, Topeka — tntadmin @ 9:00 pm

Does your partner or spouse complain frequently about your snoring? Do you feel tired no matter how much you sleep? These could be signs that you’re suffering from sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder. You may not have known this, but here at Michel Dental, we can provide treatment for sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a sleep breathing disorder in which your airway becomes blocked while you sleep and you stop breathing for seconds at a time, resulting in a loud snore or other disruptive noises as your breathing resumes. You won’t remember it, but each time this happens you momentarily wake up, resulting in restless sleep.

We will examine your airway and diagnose your condition either by having you attend a sleep study or using an Embletta take-home sleep test. Once you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, we will come up with a treatment for you. There s a variety of options available such as a CPAP machine or an oral appliance to help hold your jaws in place while you sleep to keep the airway open.

Sleep breathing disorders can have negative effects on your overall health. If you think you might be suffering from sleep apnea, it’s important to call our office today so we can work on diagnosing your condition. This is an important example of how oral health and full-body health are linked.

At Michel Dental, we offer quality dental care for a distinctive smile. Our Topeka dental office serves patients from Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, and surrounding areas. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

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Start Out the New School Year Right with a Dental Checkup

September 4, 2013

Filed under: Preventive Dentistry — Tags: children's dentistry, dental checkup, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, preventive dentistry, Topeka — tntadmin @ 9:00 pm

Fall is on the way and your children are heading back to school for another year of learning. Make sure they’re starting the school year out right by making sure they’ve had their regular dental checkup. At Michel Dental, we recommend that once your child has reached the age of four or five that they should have two dental checkup appointments a year.

Your child’s dental checkup appointment is where we clean their teeth and gums as well as inspecting for any potential problems. This also allows us to make sure their teeth are growing and developing correctly. Brushing and flossing are important parts of home tooth care, and we’ll make sure your children are learning the correct techniques.

While back to school can often be a hectic time of year, it’s still important to make time to care for you and your child’s smile. With proper dental care, your teeth can last you for a lifetime. If it’s been a while since your child’s last dental checkup appointment, please give us a call today to schedule one. Helping your child start off the school year with a beautiful smile is as simple as picking up the phone.

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We’ve Got Your Smile Covered With Porcelain Crowns

July 26, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, porcelain crown, Topeka — tntadmin @ 1:48 pm

If you have a tooth that is cracked, decayed or broken, it’s important to repair it as soon as possible to prevent an infection or further decay. At Michel Dental, we can restore your tooth with a porcelain crown.

Porcelain crowns are like a cap for your tooth to protect it and prevent further damage. It helps to make your tooth functional and healthy once again. It will also keep your jaw and bite in alignment. The porcelain crown will fit over your tooth, covering the damaged portion and restoring your tooth.

There are several different materials that can be used for your crown restoration. We can use precious metal, porcelain fused with metal, or porcelain. We recommend porcelain crowns in most situations because they look the most natural. Your porcelain crown will be custom made and carefully crafted to blend in with the rest of your teeth. The material is also durable and will last a long time.

If your tooth has sustained damage or decay, don’t just ignore it. We can repair your tooth and restore function and health to your smile with porcelain crowns. If you think this might be what your smile needs or you’d like to learn more, just give us a call.

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Preventative Dentistry from Dr. Michel

July 12, 2013

Filed under: Preventive Dentistry — Tags: dental checkup, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, preventive dentistry, Topeka — tntadmin @ 1:37 pm

While we can treat your smile once problems arise, at Michel Dental we like to focus on preventative dentistry. Taking the time to care for your smile now can save you lots of hassle and problems in the future. This is as simple as making sure you visit us every six months for your checkup appointment.

The dental checkup is an integral part of preventative dentistry. We’ll thoroughly examine your entire smile, and use an intraoral camera to get a complete picture of the inside of your mouth. This technology allows us to fully examine your smile and be able to clearly see if there’s any potential issues with your teeth. This also allows us to clearly show you what’s going on with your smile so you fully understand any treatments you’re agreeing to.

We can also help you to review proper brushing and flossing techniques, and to address any questions or concerns that you might have. While visiting us twice a year might seem like a hassle, not going would leave your teeth susceptible to disease and decay.

Preventative dentistry plays an important role in your overall dental health. By visiting us regularly to make sure your teeth are clean and healthy, you’re helping to ensure the health of your teeth and giving us the opportunity to catch and correct small issues before they become a smile problem.

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Invisalign: A Clear Smile Solution

June 28, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: clear braces, cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Michel, Emporia, Invisalign, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, Topeka — tntadmin @ 6:44 pm

Do you find yourself wishing for a straighter smile? Are you also an adult and don’t want the metallic look of braces to interfere with your professional image? If so, you could be a good candidate for Invisalign from Michel Dental.

Invisalign is a clear braces solution that gradually straightens your teeth using a series of clear aligner trays. You’ll switch out trays about every two weeks, and will eventually achieve a beautiful, straight smile. Since the trays are clear no one will even be able to tell you’re wearing braces. Also, Invisalign has no metal parts, so there’s nothing to irritate your mouth.

Your aligners are removable, so you can eat and clean your teeth without any instructions. It also gives you the freedom to take them out for special occasions or photographs. This is a great way to make straightening your smile fit seamlessly into your busy, adult life.

If you’re disappointed with your smile, Invisalign is a great way to straighten your teeth without letting everyone know you’re wearing braces. This solution isn’t right for every smile, so give us a call to set up your consultation. We’ll find the best solution to straighten your smile and restore your self-confidence.

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Repairing Teeth with Inlays and Onlays

June 21, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Restorative Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, fillings, inlays and onlays, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, restorative dentistry, Topeka — tntadmin @ 6:41 pm

Did you know that you have another alternative to a crown for repairing large fillings? At Michel Dental, we can also restore your teeth using inlays and onlays. These are more conservative choices to help repair your teeth, as they retain more of your natural tooth structure.

This tooth restoration method is in between a filling and a crown. Inlays and onlays attach to your tooth in much the same way as a filling, but are milled porcelain like a crown. On the top of your teeth are bumps known as cusps. Inlays go in between cusps, while onlays fit over them.

No matter which one is right for your teeth, inlays and onlays are great choices because they allow you to retain more of your natural tooth structure. The more of your tooth you can keep, the healthier your smile is. You’ll have a natural-looking, fully restored tooth that will function like normal once again.

Inlays and onlays can be another great option to repair your smile. If you have a large cavity or old filling that needs repairing, this can be a great alternative to a crown. Since this option isn’t right for everyone, give us a call today to see if this cosmetic restorative dentistry technique can work for your smile.

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Achieve a Dazzling Smile with Teeth Whitening

June 14, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, teeth whitening, teeth whitening topeka, Topeka — tntadmin @ 3:04 pm

If you want a simple treatment that will make a dramatic impact upon your smile, teeth whitening from Michel Dental may be just what you’ve been searching for. A smile that’s brighter and whiter helps to make you look younger and feel more confident.

Teeth become stained and yellowed for a variety of reasons, including time, food, alcohol and trauma. You can instantly improve your appearance with teeth whitening. If you’ve tried drugstore whitening solutions but haven’t seen the results you like, don’t despair. Professional teeth whitening solutions are stronger and will remove stains more effectively.

We offer both in-office and take-home teeth whitening solutions to make whitening convenient for your life. Dr. Michel will pick the best solution for your smile. An in-office solution will take one visit to our office and will give you a brighter smile instantly. For a take-home solution you’ll have to use whitening trays as directed and will see full results in a few weeks. No matter what solution you choose, there is a way to make whitening fit into your life.

Teeth whitening is a great way to brighten your smile and help enhance your appearance. Give us a call and see for yourself the impact a whiter smile can have on your appearance. A brighter smile can help improve your self-confidence.

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