General Dentist
General Dentist Livonia, MI
We know that when it comes to your dental needs that you want to find a dentist that offers superior care and treatment in a comfortable, knowledgeable setting. That’s why we’re so glad that you’ve chosen Mikula Dental to care for your smile!
Everyone needs a general dentist in order to maintain good oral hygiene. We are the primary experts you turn to for all of your dental needs, from preventive care to managing and treating dental disorders. By seeing one of our general dentists every six months for routine care, you too can promote a healthier smile and save yourself time and money. From children to older adults, we are here to cater to the needs of your whole family. We are responsible for diagnosing and treating your conditions to improve your oral health for the long-term.
Preventive Dentistry and Restorative Treatments
While the goal is always to prevent conditions from affecting your oral health, we also specialize in restorative treatments to revive a damaged smile. No problem is too big or too small for your doctor to tackle. We believe in providing all patients with the best dental treatments available to enhance your smile and health. No one wants to deal with costly treatments and procedures. Let Mikula Dental provide you with the education and tools you need to prevent health problems from affecting one of your most important assets: your smile.
Dental Services
As your Livonia, MI general dentist, we don’t just specialize in one area of dentistry. We provide a wide range of dental services including:
- Bonding
- Cosmetic Contouring
- Crowns and Bridges
- Dentures & Specialty Dentures
- Cosmetic Fillings
- Dental Implants
- Veneers
- Bite Guard
- Chairside Whitening
- Sealants
- Root Canal Therapy
- Tooth Extractions
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Custom Temporary Fabrication
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Invisalign
- Home Whitening
Dental Exams
During your exam, our doctors will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other health problems. Your dentist may also want to take X-rays to see what is happening beneath the surface of your teeth and gums. Whether these X-rays are traditional or digital, the images provided will help your dentist discover dental issues not visible to the naked eye.
Professional Teeth Cleanings
Your dental hygienist will begin your cleaning by exploring the surface of your teeth to determine if you have any cavities and to examine the quality of existing fillings. The dental hygienist will then perform a periodontal exam to make sure your gums adhere tightly to your teeth, and no periodontal disease or bone loss may be occurring.
Next, your hygienist will carefully clean your teeth with a variety of tools to remove any hard mineral buildup (tartar) from your teeth. Then your hygienist will floss your teeth, use a polishing compound, and apply fluoride. Cleanings usually aren't painful, but if you have any anxiety about your dental exam, be sure to let your hygienist know. If your doctor or hygienist finds tooth decay or gum disease, they will talk to you about changing your brushing or flossing habits. In severe cases, they may recommend antibiotics or other dental treatments. If your teeth and gums appear to be healthy, your dentist will probably recommend that you continue your brushing and flossing routine as usual.
Cosmetic Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings, also called cosmetic or composite fillings, can help restore your damaged teeth and provide cosmetic beauty. This type of filling uses composite resins which make for a more natural-looking appearance and blends right in with your natural tooth. This type of filling is an excellent choice for repairing teeth that are chipped, cracked, decayed, damaged, stained, or discolored.
Cosmetic fillings from our Livonia dentist can also be used to replace metal fillings. Large metal fillings can actually weaken a tooth, structurally cutting the tooth in half. When you bite hard on a large metal filling, there is a good chance the filling can fracture, taking part of your precious tooth structure with it. On the other hand, cosmetic tooth-colored fillings can strengthen damaged teeth because the material used actually bonds your tooth structure together.
Dentures
Dentures are natural-looking replacement teeth that are removable. Our Livonia, MI dentist offers both full and partial dentures. Full dentures are given to patients when all of the natural teeth have been removed. Conventional full dentures are placed after the gum tissue has healed, which can take several months. Immediate full dentures are placed immediately after the teeth have been removed and may require frequent adjustments during the first couple of months of use. Partial dentures are attached to a metal frame that is connected to your natural teeth and are used to fill in where permanent teeth have been removed. Partial dentures are considered a removable alternative to bridges.