At Dental Arts Group, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle
compassionate care that you deserve from a dentist in Valparaiso. We work hard to make you feel at
ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong
relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and
compassionate staff. We will create a custom treatment plan specifically for your dental needs. The
result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
Position:
Dentist/Owner
Education:
Lew Wallace High School 1974
B.S. Valparaiso University 1978
D.D.S. Indiana University School of Dentistry 1982
Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Family:
Wife – Kathy, Children – Christopher, Elizabeth & Garrett, grandchildren Iceous & Aeris
Hobbies:
Ballroom Dance, Caribbean Travel, Photography, Movies and Theatre.
Michael formed Dental Arts Group in July 1982.
Your smile is often the first thing a person notices about you, so what can you do to protect such an important asset? General dentistry provides the first line of defense against oral health problems. The dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and maintains the ability to prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of dental conditions. Whether you are coming in for a dental cleaning or gum disease treatment, your dentist provides general dentistry services to meet your growing needs.
Our families mean the world to us, so why not ensure their health is taken care of? In order to remain healthy and happy, it is important to take care of your oral health, too. To help your entire family maintain healthy, glowing smiles, it is important to visit your family dentist at least twice a year. Our Valparaiso, IN office will treat your children as well, contact us for more information.
Here are some reasons why visiting your family dentist in Valparaiso is important.
Cosmetic dentistry can be used to treat and improve a number of factors that impact your smile, including:
Repairing chips and cracks
Treating an injury
Improving a person’s overall appearance.
Regardless of the reason for wanting to transform your smile, our cosmetic dentist in Valparaiso is available to help you look younger and healthier, and that begins with your teeth.
Today there are more than 100 million individuals missing at least one tooth. With so many people missing teeth, what solutions are available that will match the appearance and functionality of your natural teeth? Dental implants!
With the availability of dental implants, our dentist can provide further comfort and stability. Dental implants can help to restore your smile back to looking and functioning naturally. It’s so good that no one will even know you were missing a tooth; all that is left is your glowing smile.
Have you ever wished that you had received orthodontic treatment when you were younger? Just because you’re not a teenager anymore doesn’t mean you can’t straighten your teeth. If you desire a straighter smile but the thought of traditional braces makes you cringe, we’ve got just what you need: Invisilign®. In less than a year with Invisalign, you can smile better knowing your teeth are straighter and healthier looking. Let’s take a closer look at Invisalign and the benefits you can enjoy from it.
Does your snoring keep your partner awake at night? Snoring occurs due to a partially obstructed airway during sleep. While this can be harmless, it could also signal a more serious condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea occurs when an airway is blocked during sleep and can be presented as a pause in breathing that can last between ten seconds to a minute.
Have you always wanted straighter teeth? Don’t want the hassle or unsightly appearance of braces? Get the smile you’ve always desired with clear aligners from Reveal.
What Are Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners are a series of clear, lightweight plastic trays that correct misaligned teeth in patients with permanent dentition (i.e. all second molars). With continuous gentle forces, clear aligners move teeth gradually to bring them into alignment. The trays are custom-made for each patient based on the mold of his or her teeth.
We need our teeth to eat properly, so when one is damaged it can take a toll on your day-to-day life. In order to continue to protect your teeth and overall well-being, it is important to repair damaged teeth. At our office, dental crowns are utilized to perform the following:
Cover dental implants
Prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse
Restore an existing filling in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated
Looking for an improved appearance for your smile? When applied to discolored or stained teeth needing restoration, dental crowns provide the appearance of natural teeth.
Dental Bridges are natural-looking appliances that can fill in the gap caused by missing teeth. Simply put, bridges are natural-looking, custom-made, and barely noticeable teeth replacements. By utilizing dental bridges, we can not only restore your smile by replacing missing teeth, but we will also be providing a more natural appearance and an improved proper bite relationship between your upper and lower teeth.
You might have tried “whitening toothpaste”, but those have been found to be only somewhat effective in removing stains. You might notice only minor changes in brightness of your teeth, but it’s never enough to get you smiling more than before.
Botox Cosmetic
Maybe you’re self-conscious about your smile lines or other pesky wrinkles. Botox offered in Valparaiso, can be used to counter those too!
Whether you need relief from the pain of a tense jaw or you want to refresh your smile, a simple Botox procedure done in our office can address these issues. If you have questions about Botox in Valparaiso, come visit our office and let our staff assist you.
Partial or full tooth loss, if left untreated not only affects your self-confidence but it also increases the risk of developing other systemic health and nutritional problems. Dentures can bring back your smile and make chewing and eating a normal process again.
Dentures are removable dental prosthesis which replaces natural teeth. Dentures are designed to resemble natural teeth and are carefully crafted to match your smile’s appearance.
