Professional and Caring Environment

January 26th, 2009

The professionalism and caring environment was evident from my first telephone call when I spoke with Ann.

Doctor Guenther was great, very thorough in her examination to determine the exact cause of my pain. During the root canal, Dr. Guenther was concerned whether I was experiencing any pain and took the necessary steps to minimize and alleviate the pain.

The next day I received a telephone call to see how I was doing – that has never happened with any of the dentists I have seen.

I highly recommend Dr. Guenther to anyone seeking a caring and professional dentist.

Kerry Wendt

Porcelain Crowns: Straighter Teeth

December 2nd, 2008

The Problem: The patient had overlapped, angled teeth that were unattractive. The patient did wish to straighten them with braces. Instead, the patient chose to come to Donaldson & Guenther for cosmetic dentistry.

After porcelain crowns:
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None Measure Up to the Quality of Donaldson & Guenther

November 17th, 2008

I have been going to Dr. Donaldson and Guenther for over 12 years and the longer I stay, the more difficult it is to envision seeing another dentist! I even convinced my husband to start going to the practice in 2002 and he is just as happy with the professionalism, family atmosphere, and caring staff as I am! We still do all of our dental care with D&G after moving to Florida, then again to Pennsylvania. We have tried other practices and I can honestly say none measure up to the overall quality we receive with this wonderful practice! Thanks so much!
Kristine and Edward
Chester Springs, PA

Oral Sleep Devices for snoring and sleep apnea

November 7th, 2008

About 50% of adults snore. Half of these people have a sleep disorder called sleep apnea which can have very serious health consequences if left untreated. Most recommended treatments involve a mask that fits over the nose and mouth called a CPAP breathing device. Surgery in the back of the throat has also been a treatment for those severe cases of sleep apnea or those not wanting to use a CPAP. Where surgery or CPAP is not an option for the individual, an oral sleep device (OSD), or oral appliance, has been shown to be effective for mild to moderate apnea. Your physician is the best health care provider who can advise you in this decision.

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One Extraordinary Team

October 13th, 2008

“Wow. You are one extraordinary team, and have built a singularly remarkable dental practice.  The way you enjoy your relationships with one another, speak positively about your work and your co-professionals, care enthusiastically for your patients, and do what each of you do with such excellence and attention to detail – it’s no less than an inspiration.

“Kirk, I’m blown away by the thoroughness of your exam, and the transparency of your conversation with your team. I felt a full partner in what was happening, and never felt unsettled in the least (you know, that feeling that comes when you’re not sure what’s going on or why, like you’re caught in some sort of current that you’re discouraged from resisting).  And the way you praise your staff, and elevate them at every turn made me think, “Dang, this is the kind of place I’d like to work!”

“Not to mention the sense of incarnated love in the physical space: stunning photography and interesting abstract, sculptural artwork, comfortable seating, intelligent magazines, flat panel displays arranged at patient height and in full view, a flow chart on the paperwork…  Seriously, I could go on.

“Anyway, all that to say thanks.  I get the sense none of what I’ve written will be news to any of you, but good things happening in the world should never lack from encouragement.  And there is no doubt that what’s happening among and through all of you falls in the good thing category.

“Have a great week.  Looking forward to coming back next week.”

-Jesse

Sedation Dentistry: Fear no more!

September 7th, 2008

Ninety million people in the US don’t see a dentist because of fear. One million people have conquered that same fear with safe, effective oral sedation dentistry. It’s not just a trend. It’s a new level of dental care.

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What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

August 2nd, 2008

Cosmetic dentistry covers a broad range of services that restore or enhance the appearance of teeth, a smile, and even general facial aesthetics. Cosmetic improvement can result from simple lightening of natural teeth, to creating a pleasant natural look, to a dramatically light, bright, and bold look. Often, cosmetic improvement is the natural result of doing “normal and necessary“ dentistry, such as when old, poor looking restorations are replaced with something that looks beautifully real. Let’s review what some of the more common treatments are, some cautions, and how to find a great cosmetic dentist.

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Excellent Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry: A brief bio of Kirk Donaldson DDS MS

August 2nd, 2008

Kirk Donaldson practices cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a partner of Donaldson & Guenther: Dentistry as a Fine Art (www.DGDent.com). He got his degrees from the University of Michigan.His  Masters is in Fixed Prosthodontics (Crown & Bridge Restorative). He taught in the graduate prosthodontics program before entering full time private practice.

Kirk belongs to recognized national/international organizations including: The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation

Kirk is also a serious photographer (KirkDonaldsonPhotography.com).

Examples of case studies can be viewed on the blog and transformations pages of DGDent.com.

Excellent Cosmetic Dentistry: or how do you find a great cosmetic dentist?

August 2nd, 2008

Cosmetic services are highly personal. Cosmetic dentistry can not only improve smiles, but also improve personal confidence and even careers. It can make a smile beautiful, healthy, and strong. It can also be a disaster. Bonding and cosmetic techniques are very creative and technically demanding. Done well, they are fabulous. Poor technique and quality can lead to premature failure of the restoration and disease to the surrounding supportive gums and bone. There is an old saying. You can usually get cheap, fast or good; but one at a time. Fast and cheap often have briefly hidden long term costs.

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Porcelain Crowns: Straighter Front Teeth

June 30th, 2008

The Problem: The patient wanted straighter teeth that looked very natural and matched the color of her other teeth.

The Solution: We put porcelain crowns on her front four teeth which permitted a nicer alignment. We made them just a touch lighter so they would look nice and still blend in with her natural teeth.

Before porcelain crowns:

Before porcelain crowns

After porcelain crowns:

After porcelain crowns