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Restore Your Smile With Dental Implants
posted: Aug. 17, 2017.
That tooth with multiple fillings has finally failed, and your dentist must extract it. What should you do to restore your smile? After all, a smile gap is unattractive, and Read more -
Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
posted: Aug. 03, 2017.
You may not always be able to tell if your child's bite isn't developing properly. Â That's why you should have them undergo an orthodontic evaluation around age 6 to uncover Read more -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Jul. 19, 2017.
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master illusionist Read more -
3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
posted: Jul. 04, 2017.
Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it also Read more -
Do I Have a Cavity?
posted: Jun. 20, 2017.
What your dentist serving Kalamazoo and Portage wants you to know It’s not always easy to know if you have a cavity. You may have symptoms like sharp tooth pain when Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jun. 19, 2017.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house in Read more -
Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
posted: Jun. 11, 2017.
Although your smile wouldn't be the same without them, there's more to your gums than their looks. Besides helping to hold your teeth in place, they're also an important protective Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: May 27, 2017.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble opening Read more -
Complications from Missing Teeth Could Limit Your Replacement Options
posted: May 12, 2017.
There are plenty of options today for replacing missing teeth, including dental implants. But if the teeth have been missing for some time, complications can arise that limit your restorative Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Apr. 27, 2017.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face is Read more -
Versatility of Porcelain Veneers
posted: Apr. 17, 2017.
Veneers, one of the most innovative cosmetic dentistry restoration options, improve the way your teeth look by covering up small surface flaws. Portage, MI, dentist, Dr. Richard Oppenlander, explains how Read more -
Take Steps to Save an Incoming Tooth's Place to Avoid a Poor Bite
posted: Apr. 12, 2017.
At your child's latest dental visit, you found out one of their primary (“baby”) teeth has become decayed and in danger of loss. Of course, you may think, it's only Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Mar. 28, 2017.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, Read more -
Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery Could Lower Infection Risk in Some People
posted: Mar. 13, 2017.
If you're considering dental implants, they'll need to be surgically placed in the jaw bone. But don't be alarmed — it's a relatively minor procedure that usually requires nothing more Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Mar. 05, 2017.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Sometimes Read more -
Know the Facts Before Considering Botox for Jaw Joint Pain
posted: Feb. 18, 2017.
If you have chronic jaw joint pain you may have heard of using Botox to relieve discomfort from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Before you seek out this remedy, though, be sure Read more
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8191 Moorsbridge Road, Ste. C. Portage, Mich. 49024
We are located on the upper level of the Woodbridge Hills Professional Centre.
Hours
*Customized appointment times can be made available for certain procedures and patient’s needs
Richard A. Oppenlander, D.D.S., P.L.C.
Monday:
8:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am-12:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday:
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Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
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