General Dentistry

Principal Trombonist of the Sarasota Orchestra, Brad Williams, Talks About Invisalign “Since I finished my Invisalign treatment two years ago, my career has changed entirely, I feel no pain when I play, I can practice for…

"What do I eat after dental surgery?", is a common question asked by many patients. Dental surgery can be a daunting task but the recovery can be even more stressful if you don't know what…

First of all, there is not one best dentist. There are quite a few great dentists and a few dentists that aren't so good. A significant portion of the population in the United States has…

It takes about 6 weeks for the jaw bone and gum tissue to repair itself following wisdom teeth extractions. This time may vary depending on if the wisdom teeth were impacted in bone or in…

Broken, fractured or chipped teeth are a very common event. It usually doesn't cause any immediate pain to the tooth, but can quickly become very painful to the tongue. You will notice it gets worse…

Instant orthodontics is a group of procedures that use porcelain veneers and dental crowns to eliminate gaps, correct overlaps, and improve the cosmetic appearance of your smile. It serves to replace traditional orthodontics when the…

If you need a full arch of teeth replaced, Dr. Hank D. Michael can place full arch dental implants to restore the function and beauty of your smile. During this treatment, he will use our…

If you are missing more than one tooth, Dr. Hank D. Michael can restore the beauty and function of your smile with a multiple teeth dental implants procedure. This advanced treatment can permanently replace multiple…

Aren't most dental implants "single-tooth?" Not necessarily. Some patients are missing multiple teeth or have other circumstances where dental implants are an option.. Single tooth dental implants are used when a patient only has one…