There is a big misconception that porcelain veneers are just for celebrities. That due to price, they are reserved for the rich and famous. Let me start by saying that this can’t be further from the truth.  Porcelain veneers are a wonderful, conservative treatment that can be very affordable with the right treatment plan and patient financing.

Just what are veneers? When teeth have imperfections such as rotations, discoloration and spaces, to name a few, a very thin layer of enamel can be removed and “veneered” to correct these cosmetic problems.  They are a conservative treatment that can make you smile! Here are some recent examples from our practice.

If you are curious as to what can be done to improve your smile, please give us a call. We serve patients from several communities, including Commerce Twp, Walled Lake, Novi, White Lake, Highland, West Bloomfield and Milford.

248-363-7121

Dream Dental Group

9600 Commerce Rd. Commerce Twp, MI 48382

As a dentist, my back and spine are constantly put to the test. I am constantly contorting into different positions to get the best view of the tooth or area of the mouth on which I am working, so I can provide my patients with the absolute best result. After thinking about this aspect of my job, a thought came to me.  I bet a lot of my patients have jobs that also put strain on their back and spine. So I consulted my good neighbor, Dr. Rich Sadowski, and he gave me the following helpful stretches that anyone can do at their desk in order to release tension and regain alertness without resorting to a caffeine or sugar fix.

1. Shoulder Stretch
   Lift your shoulders up to your ears until you feel a slight tension in your neck and shoulders. Hold for 3-5 seconds and relax shoulders. Do this 2-3 times at first sign of shoulder or neck tension.
2. Neck Stretch
   Tilt your head to one side, trying to touch your ear to your shoulder. Hold the stretch for 10-20 seconds and then return to normal. Repeat the stretch on the other side.
3. Spine Stretch
   Raise arms over head. Stretch your right hand to the ceiling and hold for 3-5 seconds, while you exhale. Relax. Repeat with the left hand.
4. Lower Back Stretch
   Place your hands on the edge of your desk and roll your chair back. Lower your head between your outstretched arms and arch your back while you exhale. Inhale, raise your head and arch your back in the other direction.

Dr. Sadowski can be found at Commerce Chiropractic Clinic at 8101 Commerce Rd. Suite B  Commerce Twp, MI 48382 or you can give him a call at 248-363-4999. He is the only chiropractor in southeast Michiggan certified in low force instrument adjusting.

Please give us your feedback on this post. I am always looking for ways to improve my patients oral and overall health.

Patrick J. Qatsha, DDS

P.S. If you have a friend or relative who might benefit from the many services offered at Dream Dental Group, please give us a call. 248-363-7121

If you ask just about anyone who wears dentures, they will tell you that they are unhappy with them. The reason for this is complete dentures become increasingly loose over time.

Why does this happen?

The jaw bone is meant to hold in the teeth, if the teeth are missing, the jaw bone slowly shrinks or resorbs over time.  If there is no jaw bone for your denture to suction to, then they simply float around in your mouth making it very difficult to eat  and speak. The longer you are without natural teeth, the worse it gets.

Have no fear, there is help!

Due to the advances in implant therapy, dentures can now be held in place very securely, making life much easier for denture wearers. It is very simple, once the implants are placed and stable (see my “Dental Implants in Commerce Township,” post) an attachment called an abutment is placed on the implant. Then, another attachment called a locator is placed inside of the denture. The locator looks like a tiny button. The two attachments line up when the denture is placed in the mouth and they snap together. Much like the snaps on a jacket!

A huge advantage to this technique, is your existing denture can often still be used. You do not always have to have a new denture made, which often saves on cost.  The number of implants required depends on the patient and is determined by the dentist placing the implants.  At Dream Dental Group, we have a Board Certified Periodontist who happens to be faculty at U of D Mercy Dental school placing all of our implants.

I have personally found this service to be one of the most rewarding in my practice. When patient’s call me to say how happy they are because they can now eat an apple or corn on the cob without the stress and worry of their denture falling out, it makes me so happy that I could make such a huge difference.

Dream Dental Group offers free implant consultations with our Board Certified Periodontist Dr. Leyvee Cabanilla Jacobs. Give us a call, you are never too old to enjoy eating!

248-363-7121

Denture Picture from http://www.smileglenellyn.com/gallery/album/implants/

Here is an announcement from our good friends at Commerce Chiropractic. It is an opportunity I wanted to share. It gives back to the community and helps you get healthy.

Chiropractic Opportunity    Week

We’re having a  “COW”

Open Door Outreach

Center and Pantry

Food Drive

Due to a decline of contributions this year, the need for any type of contribution is extremely high, particularly food donations. Commerce  Chiropractic is proud to help support those in need:

Unemployment Rate:

13.6% White Lake, 12.2% Commerce Township,

10.8% West Bloomfield, 4.1% Waterford

How can you help?

You can help by bringing friends, family members, or coworkers… any new patient you think could benefit from chiropractic care to our office during COW week: May 16th-20th.

They will receive a consultation, exam, and follow-up report for a donation of two non-perishable food items.  We will forward these on to the Open Door Outreach Center and Pantry

Call Commerce  Chiropractic to schedule an appointment.

248-363-4999

Make it a total body health day! Stop by or Call DREAM DENTAL GROUP after visting Commerce Chiropractic and make an appointment for your much needed dental check up and cleaning.

248-363-7121