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Grand Traverse Smile Center
Health & Wellness, Traverse City , MI (231) 935-4872
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Address 928 South Garfield Ave. Traverse City , MI 49684 Hours Monday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
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At the Grand Traverse Smile Center, Dr Ryan Paulson and his staff strive for patient satisfaction. Whether it is the commitment to continuing education to stay up on the most current trends in dentistry, or finding ways to keep our fees at a level that allow patients to complete as much treatment as possible, Grand Traverse Smile Center always thinks about what is best for it’s patients. Dr. Paulson has committed himself to advanced education and in particular the Dawson Academy. This commitment allows Dr. Paulson to treat just about any dental problem that comes through the front door no matter how complex. Whether you are a patient that needs basic maintenance or one who has a severely damaged dentition, Grand Traverse Smile Center is committed to making your patient experience the best it can be.
Click here to see what services we offer: http://www.gtsmilecenter.com/services.php.
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Dr. Ryan Paulson Dr Paulson is an alumnus of the Dawson Academy. He has completed approximately one hundred hours of advanced training classes through the Dawson Academy. This additional training allows Dr Paulson to treat a wide variety of complex cases including those that involve TMJ pain, excessively worn or broken down teeth, bite discrepancies, cosmetic issues, and other challenging dental problems. Robin, Assistant Robin was trained in Lansing for dental assisting and has enjoyed the dental field for over 15 years. She is a native to Michigan and was raised in the beautiful Upper Peninsula. Robin is happily married with two children, Ryan and Tia. She is an avid bicyclist, enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Rebecca, Scheduling Coordinator Rebecca Knapp was born and raised in T.C. and now lives in the Elk Rapids area. She has three children - Matt, Megan and Molly. She enjoys going to all of their sporting events. She enjoys bike riding, walking, and spending time with family and friends. Angie, Hygentist Angie graduated from Traverse City Senior High (now Central) in 1996. She later went on to attend hygiene school at Harper College in Palatine Illinois. Angie graduated in 2004 and joined the Grand Traverse Smile Center in 2006. In her free time Angie enjoys water and snow skiing, being on the dock and spending time with friends and family.
Question Who is a good candidate for 6 Month Smiles orthodontic treatment? Answer Adults and teenagers who have stopped growing are good candidates. 6 Month Smiles is not for children and teenagers who are still growing. 6 Month Smiles treatment can correct mild to moderate crowding or spacing, and minor crossbites. 6 Months Smiles treatment is not intended to address overbites, or severe crowding and spaced cases. These are best handled by an Orthodontist. An example of an ideal 6 Month Smiles candidate is an adult who has overlapped front teeth and an otherwise healthy mouth. Link: http://www.gtsmilecenter.com/orthodontic.php. Question How do you get results from 6 Months Smiles orthodontic treatment in just six months? Answer 6 months is an average time of treatment. Some cases take less time and some take a few months more. If I don’t believe the case can be completed in 9 months or less I will refer that case to an Orthodontist. So, the first reason is case selection. The second reason is that by using brackets and wires the case can be completed faster because there are constant light forces on the teeth. Finally, the goal of 6 Month Smiles treatment is cosmetically driven. We are not trying to “perfect” one’s bite but rather improve it esthetically and this results in less treatment time. Link: http://www.gtsmilecenter.com/orthodontic.php. Question How does 6 Month Smiles treatment compare to Invisalign? Answer Invisalign is the tooth movement performed by a series of clear trays that are processed in a lab. 6 Month Smiles treatment uses brackets and wires which allows for more control over the tooth movement by the doctor. Both are esthetically pleasing as Invisalign uses clear trays, and 6 Month Smiles utilizes clear brackets and tooth colored wires. Because you cannot eat with the Invisalign trays they a subject to being lost where as the brackets are bonded to your teeth. Link: http://www.gtsmilecenter.com/orthodontic.php. Question What advanced training does Dr. Paulson and his staff have? Answer Dr. Paulson has completed training in 6 Month Smile Orthodontics and is an alumni of the Dawson Academy. Ray Lyon the Financial Coordinator is a CPA. All of our hygienists are certified to deliver local anesthesia and nitrous oxide gas. All of our staff is trained for OSHA and HIPPA compliance Link: http://www.gtsmilecenter.com/complete-dentistry.php. Question In addition to basic general dentistry services like filling, crowns and cleanings, what other services does Grand Traverse Smile Center provide? Answer
We provide a full array of cosmetic services including 3 teeth whitening options ( in office, take home and a new hybrid ), all porcelain veneers and crowns and 6 Month Smile Orthodontics. Through advanced training at the Dawson Academy, Dr. Paulson is very comfortable diagnosing and treating TMJ pain, and performing full mouth rehabilitations of the severely worn and damaged dentitions. We offer some laser dentistry services including Periodontal therapy and canker sore treatment. We utilize a Diagnodent laser cavity detector. We also have available Oral CDX brush biopsy if a abnormal lesion is found to determine if excision is necessary. Link: http://www.gtsmilecenter.com/services.php.
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