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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.

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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What Is Dr. Michel Looking for When I Come In for a Checkup?

January 20, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Michel, Emporia, gum disease, Lawrence, Manhattan, Michael Michel DDS, oral cancer, preventive dentistry, TMJ dysfunction, tmj therapy, Topeka dentistry — tntadmin @ 4:49 pm

You’ve probably heard Dr. Michel or another dentist you’ve visited in your lifetime say it’s important to come in for a regular checkup every six months (or, twice a year). But do you understand completely why these twice-yearly appointments are so important? Or, to put it another way, do you know what we’re looking for when you come in?

The answer is, we’re looking for a variety of things. The two essentials are gum disease and tooth decay. Catching both of these early is important because of how much they can impact your oral as well as overall health. Gum disease in particular has been tied to a range of health problems, like:

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Stop Sleep Apnea with an Oasys Sleep Snoring Device from Dr. Michel

October 17, 2011

Filed under: Preventive Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Michel, Oasys Sleep Snoring Device, preventive dentistry, sleep apnea, Topeka dentistry, Topeka preventive dentistry — tntadmin @ 1:57 pm

Do you catch yourself drifting off at work, even though you’re getting at least eight hours of sleep each night? Do you feel irritable or have trouble concentrating? Has your partner ever complained about your snoring?

All of these could indicate that you have a condition called sleep apnea, which, if left untreated, could increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Patients with sleep apnea have trouble breathing while they sleep. And by trouble, we mean that patients actually stop breathing for at least 10 or more seconds.

Sounds serious, doesn’t it?

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Relieve Painful Symptoms with TMJ Therapy from Michel Dental

August 26, 2011

Filed under: Preventive Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Michael Michel, Dr. Michel, Dr. Michel Topeka, preventive dentistry, tmj therap dr. michel, tmj therapy, tmj therapy michel dental, tmj therapy topeka dentistry — tntadmin @ 8:37 pm

Are you bothered by a range of painful symptoms that just never seem to go away—symptoms like migraine headaches, earaches, or pain in your neck, temples, or shoulders?

If so, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Michel, as these are all signs that you may have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD.

Caused by a misaligned bite, stress, or possibly other factors, TMD can seriously damage your smile if it’s left untreated. That’s the bad news. The good news is that it can be treated, and often with something as simple as oral appliance therapy.

Treating TMD with Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral appliance therapy involves, first of all, determining your optimal jaw alignment and, second of all, creating a custom-made oral appliance that will help correct that alignment.

How long you will need to wear your oral appliance and at what time of the day will depend on your own situation. In some cases, it may only be necessary to wear your oral appliance while you sleep. In other cases, you may need to wear it during the day, but only for a short amount of time. A consultation visit at our Topeka dental office should tell us all we need to know to get your treatment started.

If you think you may be suffering from symptoms of TMD, contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michel. We can answer any questions you might have, whether about TMD, TMJ therapy, or any of our preventive, cosmetic, and periodontal services.

Call us today.

We serve patients from Topkea, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, and surrounding areas.

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