Most Clarkston residents are probably aware of the hit prime time television shows ‘Extreme Makeover? and ‘The Swan.?
Through a combination of medical and dental procedures, participants receive what ultimately becomes a complete physical transformation. They are literally ‘made over.? The emotional impact on everyone involved can be overwhelming.
However, what many people may not realize is that a nationally renowned dental specialist, one who can provide the exact dental procedures seen on the show ‘Extreme Makeover,? is right here in Clarkston.
Dr. Mark Adams, a prosthodontist, is recognized by the American Dental Association as a restorative specialist dealing with cosmetic, implant and reconstructive dentistry. Specialists acquire two to three additional years of training beyond their regular dental schooling.
Although Dr. Adams does offer his patients the same services as seen on television ? implants or porcelain veneers for example ? he does find some of the makeovers a bit extreme. Instead, Dr. Adams takes his practice to a more personal level and offers not only a great smile boosted with confidence, but also a return to function and health. He believes strongly that not everyone needs or wants an ‘extreme? treatment.
‘It should really be about developing a relationship with your patient and getting to know them well enough to understand what they want so that you can help them to get just that. I approach dentistry from a holistic standpoint, I call it complete dentistry, whereas we go beyond repairing just the obvious physical damage because I’ve found that many of my patients carry with them enormous emotional scars and burdens caused by many years of not having a smile that they are happy about and the physical pain associated with their dental conditions.
‘We set out to heal the entire being by giving them the smile that they’ve always dreamed of having and this serves as a huge deposit in their emotional bank account, which helps them develop a much improved outlook on their lives and futures.?
In the end, Dr. Adams? goal is to provide patients with the least amount of dentistry they need to achieve whatever results they want.
‘Taking away someone’s teeth is devastating,? said Dr. Adams. ‘The physical and emotional effects can continue for years.?
Dr. Adams added that with so many new advances in dentistry today, patients can now receive a third chance with a great, long-lasting smile. Just one of those developments is replacing teeth with implants instead of dentures.
‘What I like is the fact that implants are sophisticated enough to be done in one day and with modern implants we can eliminate complete dentures,? said Dr. Adams.
To learn more about dental makeovers, from the simple to the ‘extreme,? please contact Clarkston’s own prosthodontist Dr. Mark Adams.
The Clarkston office is located at 5649 Sashabaw Rd. To set up a consultation, please call 248-620-6396 or go online at www.dradamsonline.com.