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Dental veneers might be the perfect solution to improve your smile. At Vanderlaan Family Dentistry in Byron Center, MI, Dr. Matthew Vanderlaan and his team provide high-quality veneers that offer aesthetic and functional benefits. Here are seven things you didn’t know about the dental veneers process. 1. The Process Begins with a Thorough Consultation Before […]

The roots of our teeth are important. Each root anchors its respective tooth in the jawbone. Yet, until dental implants came, this essential part of the tooth structure went unconsidered. Bridges and dentures, for the longest time, only accounted for the visible parts of the teeth, not the critical foundational components. So, implants are truly […]

Fractures or cracks can threaten the structural integrity of your teeth. Luckily, your friends at VanderLaan Family Dentistry have an answer to broken, vulnerable teeth: dental crowns. Also known as caps, these high-quality dental restorations are designed and secured to hold together the damaged tooth. They may also be recommended to strengthen teeth that are […]

Cleanings are an essential part of effective oral hygiene programs. When VanderLaan Family Dentistry talks about cleanings, we refer to brushing and flossing your teeth at home and in-office cleaning services (dental prophylaxis). The “prophy” is performed in four steps by our talented dental hygienists in Byron Center, Michigan.  Step No. 1: Remove plaque and […]

If you have a cavity, don’t worry! Your damaged tooth is in good hands at VanderLaan Family Dentistry. We can restore your tooth’s function and appearance quickly with minimal removal of healthy tooth structure. 

We need our teeth to be in good working order to mash our favorite foods or support the clarity of our speech. But the power of our teeth transcends the functional; one flash of white, healthy, even teeth convey our youthful energy, confidence, joy, and pride to the world. It is our great pride at […]

If you are tired of wasting money on whitening products that don’t live up to the hype, let our “family” in Byron Center, Michigan, help you! Our team at VanderLaan Family Dentistry can make even the most stubborn stains disappear. For our patients, professional dental whitening services have been well worth the minimal investment of […]

The older you get, the greater the impact of wear and tear on your teeth. Your once pearly whites may appear dull, dark, and dingy. Fortunately, this can be remedied relatively easily with teeth whitening dental treatment. Dr. Matthew VanderLaan from VanderLaan Family Dentistry can restore your smile’s luster in as little as one dental […]

If you’re unhappy with your smile, you’re in good company. Many people have aspects of their smile they’d like to change. Maybe your teeth are dull and dingy or worn from wear and tear. Or perhaps you have a misshapen, uneven, chipped tooth that draws undue attention to mar your smile’s beauty. At VanderLaan Family […]

Are you living with the embarrassment or discomfort of missing teeth? It’s time for a change! At VanderLaan Family Dentistry in Byron Center, Michigan, we offer numerous dental options for missing teeth, including dental implants. Dental implants are an excellent option for replacing one, several, or all of your teeth, if necessary. Finding a good […]

Many celebrity faces we admire have seemingly perfect teeth, but they weren’t always that way. The secret behind their impossibly dazzling smiles is available at the office of VanderLaan Family Dentistry. So you, too, can banish imperfections associated with your teeth to restore or achieve a smile that exudes health, radiance, and confidence.  Dr. Matthew […]

An effective preventative dentistry program would not be complete without a routine check-up. No routine check-up would be complete without our hygienists in Byron Center, Michigan, cleaning your teeth. Even if you consistently brush and floss your teeth well at home or on the go, these proactive services are still essential to your oral and […]