Welcome to Mark Makela D.D.S., PC. We are pleased to provide you the high-quality dentistry that you
deserve. What makes Mark Makela D.D.S., PC the best dentist in Petoskey is exceptional patient care,
a wide range of dental services and state-of-the-art equipment. We have been serving the greater
Petoskey area for more than a decade.
At Mark Makela D.D.S., PC, we offer full service dentistry in our state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Mark T. Makela was born and raised in the area and received his degree from the University of Michigan in 1988. Dr. Makela specializes in comprehensive cosmetic treatment, as well as routine general dentistry. We invite you to visit our friendly office and meet our team. We are dedicated to making you smile!
Our families mean the world to us, so why not ensure their health is taken care of? In order to remain healthy and happy, it is important to take care of your oral health, too. To help your entire family maintain healthy, glowing smiles, it is important to visit your family dentist at least twice a year.
Cosmetic dentistry in Petoskey allows patients to take the next step toward an improved smile in only a few dental visits at Mark Makela D.D.S., PC. From whiter teeth to the replacement of missing teeth, cosmetic dentistry offers a solution for most patients that will get you smiling once again!
If you want a straighter smile without everyone noticing you are undergoing treatment, visit our office for Invisalign. With Invisalign, treatment is virtually undetectable so no one will even know you are receiving teeth straightening care.
Clear braces are removable so you can conveniently take out your trays to brush your teeth, floss, eat dinner, or even to enjoy a special occasion. As long as you wear your aligners for the required amount of time each day, you can freely remove your trays as needed.
Professional teeth whitening is the most effective and safest method available for improving the brightness of your teeth. If performed properly, teeth whitening can last as long as five years. That’s five years of more smiles and laughs!
Dental exams are best done every six months. Six months is the average time span between two exams, but depending on your dental health Dr. Makela may increase or decrease the number of annual exams.
Once your dental crown is in place, it is important to maintain proper care of your teeth. While a crown has restored a tooth, it doesn’t mean the tooth is indestructible. With proper care, a good quality crown can last up to eight or more years.
Dental Bridges are natural-looking appliances that can fill in the gap caused by missing teeth. Simply put, bridges are natural-looking, custom-made, and barely noticeable teeth replacements. By utilizing dental bridges in Petoskey, we can not only restore your smile by replacing missing teeth, but we will also be providing a more natural appearance and an improved proper bite relationship between your upper and lower teeth.
Porcelain veneers are custom-designed shells that are applied to the surface of your teeth. You can utilize veneers to cover worn enamel and uneven tooth alignment or spacing.
Sedation dentistry refers to dental procedures where the patient is sedated using various methods to ensure a quick and pain-free dental procedure. Sedation can range from a minimal level of sedation where you are awake but very calm, to general anesthesia where you will be completely unconscious.
TMJ disorder can be quite painful and cause a large amount of discomfort. Some of the common symptoms include difficulty opening the mouth, jaws that get stuck open or closed, a clicking or popping sound while moving the mouth or chewing, or tenderness and pain in the face, neck, jaw, and around the ear.
Your dentist can offer a number of solutions to treat snoring and sleep apnea to offer you a better night’s sleep. Treating sleep apnea can result in better health and a greater feeling of being rested. Patients suffering from sleep apnea can wake many times during the night, causing you to wake up feeling exhausted.