Felicia's Experience with Botox and Dermal Fillers at Gentle Dental Associates

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One Week after Procedure

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As you might have heard, Gentle Dental Associates is now offering Botox and Dermal Filler treatments. Below you'll find a testimonial from Felicia, office manager at Gentle Dental Associates, who recently had both the Botox and Dermal Filler treatments with Dr. Yan Wang:

"I have never been a big fan of fighting aging with cosmetic procedures. I am 43 years old and every line on my face has been earned, like a badge of courage. However, I am also an extremely curious person, so when the opportunity arose to help out Dr. Wang with further training, I decided to give it a try.

I was a bit nervous, not because I was concerned about pain, but because I was concerned about becoming “addicted” to cosmetic procedures. I didn’t want to transform from someone who had spent the last fifteen years adjusting to the changes time has wrought upon my face to someone who isn’t willing to “age gracefully.” So my biggest apprehension was that once I took this step, there would be no going back.

The application of the Botox was quick, easy and essentially painless. I would compare it to a mosquito bite without the itch. A quick little pin prick a few places on my forehead and around my eyes, a little bit of swelling for a few minutes, and I was done. The part that surprised me was that it would be a few weeks before I saw the full results.

The next day I returned for Dermal Fillers. This was a lot more involved then the Botox. For one thing it started with injections that left me numb from my nose to my chin. Dr. Wang injected Juvederm into the lines that run from the corner of my nose to my lips, these are called Labial folds. These lines deepen with age and can be filled with collagen to give a more youthful look. She also filled the lines at the corner of my mouth that turn downward. These are probably from all those years of making the “mom” face. Finally, to enhance my beauty, it was decided that my lower lip was thin in comparison to my upper lip and that a plumper lower lip would enhance my facial aesthetics. Well, I didn’t want to look like “A REAL HOUSEWIFE” of anywhere, so this made me a bit nervous. However, she is the expert and I decided to trust her judgment. She injected filler into my lower lip and lightly lined my upper lip as well.

The first couple of days were a little rough. I definitely felt as if I had a procedure done. I would say that when it is referred to as minimally invasive, that the key word is “invasive.” It hurt to smile or chew, but it wasn’t agonizing pain.

It has now been a week since my maiden voyage into the world of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and I am truly surprised by the results. I didn’t expect them to be so dramatic. I am very pleased that I decided to give it a try."

Give our office a call if you have additional questions about the Botox or Dermal Filler treatments with Gentle Dental Associates.

A New Service from Gentle Dental Associates!

Gentle Dental Associates, your Ann Arbor MI dentists, is proud to announce the addition of a new service. We will now begin to offer Full Facial Aesthetics. Specifically, the treatments we will be offering in our office are Botox and Dermal Fillers.

You might ask yourself, "Why a dentist for these services?" Our response is: Who else has the expertise with a needle, giving injections in the face many times a day? Your friends at Gentle Dental Associates that's who.

Please feel free to give our office a call to learn more about the Full Facial Aesthetics treatments.

Getting Married? Smile Bright!

It’s winter, and it’s cold. But, believe it or not, there is a growing trend of brides choosing to tie the knot in the winter wonderland. If you are gearing up for a wedding this winter, consider matching that white dress to a perfectly white smile!

At Gentle Dental we offer in-office tooth whitening for the bride, the groom, or the entire wedding party! You get the girls together to get their nails done, and now you can get them together to get their teeth done!

In-office whitening is the quickest, most effective way to achieve whiter teeth. Because we are dental professionals, we have the expertise to use higher percentages of whitening agents than the at-home systems allow. So you can get a brighter white, usually in just one visit!

Give us a ring and let us add some extra sparkle to your “I do”!

How to Freshen Bad Breath

The doctors from Gentle Dental, your Ann Arbor MI dentists, recognize that many of our patients are concerned about bad breath, or halitosis. While some cases of bad breath are persistent (chronic bad breath), generally bad breath is transient, and can be prevented.

We recently came across this helpful video about bad breath and thought it was worth sharing with our patients. The video explains what might cause bad breath and some ways that it can be avoided. In most instances, bad breath can be prevented by practicing common oral hygiene techniques that you have probably heard us emphasize during a visit to Gentle Dental, such as brushing and flossing daily. We encourage you to watch this video for additional tips on how to keep bad breath at bay. Enjoy!

This Year, Make a New Year’s Resolution to Smile About!

Let’s face it- when was the last time you managed to keep a New Year’s resolution? We at Gentle Dental Associates believe the key to sticking to a goal is picking one that is both reasonable and attainable. If you haven’t yet picked a New Year’s resolution, consider setting one that will improve your oral health!

For example, resolve to brush twice and floss once a day. Good oral hygiene only takes a few minutes a day, and can make a big difference in your oral health and overall health too! For more oral health-themed resolutions for you and your family, check out this article.

We would love to see what you come up with, share with us by commenting on this post or on our Facebook page. Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, we wish you the very best for 2011!

-Happy New Year, from your friends at Gentle Dental Associates

Gentle Dental Associates Wishes You Happy Holidays!!

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as the team at Gentle Dental Associates reflects on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2011? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

--The team at Gentle Dental Associates

FREE Fluoride Treatment for Each Patient that Donates to this Months Food Drive

This time of year especially, we are reminded that there are people in the world and in our communities that are in need of our help. This year Gentle Dental Associates has chosen to support an inspiring organization by the name of Food Gatherers in honor of Drs. Phyllis and Allen Seel. Below is the organization's goal:

"Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community by: reducing food waste through the rescue and distribution of perishable and non perishable food; coordinating with other hunger relief providers; educating the public about hunger; and developing new food resources."


In addition to Gentle Dental Associates donation, there will be a food drive in our office from December 13th to the 22nd. To encourage our patients to bring something in for the Food Drive, we will be offering a FREE Fluoride Treatment for every patient that brings in a food donation. For more information about the Food Gatherers organization and the special work they do for our community, please visit foodgatherers.org .