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Cosmetic Dentistry

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You Will Love Your Smile Again.

Enhancing your Smile

  • Tooth Whitening
  • Crowns and Veneers
  • Clear Braces ( Clear Aligner Therapy )

Teeth Whitening:

Teeth whitening is a procedure that can be done to brighten your smile. Whitening can be done either with take-home whitening strips, or we can fabricate custom trays that can be used to apply a bleaching gel, also done at home.  Some often need a simple and inexpensive whitening procedure to to restore confidence in their smile.

Mi Paste Enamel Repair:

It is common for people to have white, chalky spots on their front teeth.  This usually happens as a result of poor hygiene as a child, especially during the years when someone wore braces.  These spots can be corrected with a non-invasive, painless therapy using a product called Mi Paste.

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Clear Braces (Clear Aligner Therapy) :

Clear Aligner Therapy is a way to straighten your teeth without conventional braces.  It involves wearing a series of clear molds that slowly shift your teeth into a more desirable position.

Veneers:

Ever wanted whiter, straighter, nicer looking teeth? Veneers may be the solution if less invasive options, like clear braces, whitening and Mi Paste do not do the trick. Veneers involve the removal of a thin layer of the front surface of the tooth, and an esthetic porcelain covering is made. Veneers can also be used in cases where a tooth chips repeatedly and a bonded filling is not holding well.

Porcelain Crowns:

Aside from repairing broken or decayed teeth, porcelain crowns can also be used where an esthetic improvement is desired. Often time they can be used in conjunction with veneers in someone desires to have a full smile makeover.

Dr. Matthew VanderLaan

Dr. Matthew VanderLaan is a highly skilled dentist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to personalized, patient-centered care. An alumnus of East Kentwood High School and the University of Michigan, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Having spent three years as a public health dentist, he established VanderLaan Family Dentistry in 2012. 

Dr. VanderLaan has pursued advanced training at the Pankey Institute, Kois Center, Dawson Academy, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, The Schuster Center, and is a Fellow of Implant Pathways. He is also trained in TMJ and pain management. As a member of the American and Michigan Dental Associations and West Michigan District Dental Society, he is committed to excellence and trustworthiness in dentistry.

Within his family practice, Dr. VanderLaan has been a civilian provider for disabled veterans of the United States Armed Forces.  Since 2014, He has partnered with the local VA and has had the pleasure of caring for individuals who have sacrificed their personal well-being for our Nation’s safety.  He considers it one of his greatest honors of being a dentist.

Outside of his dental practice, Dr. VanderLaan is an avid family man.  He enjoys his time with his wife of 17 years, Dana, as well as his four children (Brooke, 16, Jenna 15, AJ 11, and Nora 11).  As a family they enjoy the kid’s sports, music, involvement in their Church and Christian Faith community, and Michigan Football.  They also enjoy traveling and exploring the world together.  

Dana VanderLaan

Dana VanderLaan founded VanderLaan Family Dentistry with her husband, Dr. VanderLaan, in April of 2012.  She is versed in all administrative tasks and acts as the office manager.  Before her over 12 years of experience in the dental field, Dana graduated with a BSW from Saginaw Valley State University and an MSW from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work. Dana is a self starter, and was trained in dentistry completely on the job, and continues to learn new things about running an efficient, patient-centered dental office.

Along with her work at VFD, she is mom to her children (Brooke 16, Jenna 15, AJ 11 and Nora 11), and works tirelessly to make sure all of their needs are met, and devotes her time to being their #1 supporter.  She enjoys her family time, rooting on her kid’s at their various athletic events, school and church activities, traveling, walking and working out, gardening, and spending time at home.