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Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening

January 8, 2014

Have you ever heard the expression “There’s more than one way to skin a horse”? Well, that saying definitely applies when it comes to whitening your teeth! Because a new year just began, you may want to treat yourself to the teeth whitening you’ve been letting fall to the waist side. Luckily, Dr. Michael Michel and his talented team are here to make sure you welcome the New Year with a brighter, fresher smile!

There are two ways you can take advantage of our teeth whitening service. The in-office teeth whitening experience can brighten your smiles up to 8 shades lighter in a single visit! We will apply a special bleaching gel on your teeth, and the gel permeating the enamel and dentin of your teeth, whitening it. The whole procedure is done while you relax and unwind in our comfortable treatment chair. To make the results last longer, simple at-home maintenance can be done!

With the take-home teeth whitening, we will make bleaching trays designed specifically for you. All you have to do is put the bleaching gel into the tray, and wear them whenever and wherever you want. It will take between 10 to 14 days to see the results, but there’s no doubt you’ll love them!

If you feel as though Dr. Michel can help you brighten your smile, make an appointment at our Topeka office, and we’ll be more than happy to help!

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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Mr. Michel Can Help With Your TMJ Pain

December 26, 2013

Filed under: TMJ Therapy — Tags: Dr. Michael Michel, Dr. Michel, Dr. Michel Topeka, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, TMJ dysfunction, tmj therap dr. michel, tmj therapy michel dental, Topeka, Topeka dentistry — tntadmin @ 9:33 pm

If you suffer from TMJ, temporomandibular joint, pain, you definitely are not alone. Millions of people suffer from TMJ pain, but they either deal with it or do not think anything will be able to help them with their pain. Luckily, Dr. Michel will be able to help you find relief in your TMJ pain.

The temporomandibular joint is located where the skill meets the lower jaw. There are many causes for TMJ pain like arthritis, teeth grinding, and the joint itself. Many people complain of earaches or are not able to fully open their mouths. When giving your treatment, the doctor may think wearing a mouth guard will help. The mouth guard helps your TMJ pain by preventing your teeth from grinding and clenching your jaw, which is very important. Dr. Michel will evaluate your jaw, and figure out the best way to give you treatment. Because every mouth is different, so should the mouthpieces. Dr. Michel will make impressions of your mouth for your customized mouth guard to be made.

Another form of treatment for TMJ pain is by performing jaw exercises. Over time, the exercises will give you the ability to control your jaw muscles, ceasing the clenching.

If you feel as though Dr. Michel is able to help you with you TMJ pain, make an appointment at our office, and begin to experience pain relief as soon as possible.

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Tooth-Colored Fillings at Michel Dental

December 11, 2013

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Michael Michel, Dr. Michel, Dr. Michel Topeka, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, tooth-colored fillings, Topeka, Topeka dentistry — tntadmin @ 9:31 pm

There is no doubt people are very particular about how they want their smile to look. After all, a smile is a first impression, and you want to make the best first impression possible. At Michel Dental, we are here to make sure your smile looks exactly the way you want it to, which is why we offer tooth-colored fillings for our patients. We know this will be a great way for you to feel confident in your smile again!

There are many reasons why people choose tooth-colored fillings. One of the more popular reasons is because tooth-colored fillings help you avoid the look of having a mouth full of metal. Many people want a more natural look when it comes to their dental work, and tooth-colored fillings are able to give you just that. The important aspect about fillings is the fact that it saves your tooth. When there is a cavity or decay, Dr. Michel removes the decay and fills the space with your desired filling. If not treated in the proper amount of time, the problem can worsen, even leading to bone loss.

If you aren’t proud of your smile, it can completely alter the way you interact with people and how you view yourself. There is no doubt our experience team is able to restore your confidence and bring your smile to the next level. If you’re interested in tooth-colored fillings, contact our office and will be happy to help you on your journey of dental health!

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Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry from Dr. Michel

November 29, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Restorative Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic restorative dentistry, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, restorative dentistry, Topeka — tntadmin @ 2:23 pm

Despite your best efforts, your smile can become damaged or suffer from decay over time. Before you get upset, give us a call at Michel Dental. We offer cosmetic restorative dentistry to help make sure that your smile is not only healthy but beautiful as well.

We think that is important to make sure that treatments that improve the health of your smile also help to improve the appearance as well. This is why we practice cosmetic restorative dentistry instead of offering both cosmetic and restorative dentistry services like other practices. By combining these two types of services, we can offer a better overall dental experience.

No matter what your smile concerns might be, chances are that we can help. We offer a variety of services, including the following:

Teeth whitening
Tooth-colored fillings
Invisalign
Porcelain veneers
Cosmetic bonding
Crowns and bridges

If your smile could use some help, give us a call today. We can create a treatment plan using cosmetic restorative dentistry to help your smile become healthy, functional and attractive once again. Whether you have crooked teeth, stains, chips, or cavities, we can help address these issues for optimum smile health.

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

November 22, 2013

Filed under: Dental Insurance — Tags: dental benefits, dental insurance, Dr. Michael Michel, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michel Dental, Topeka — tntadmin @ 2:23 pm

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.

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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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